University of Social Sciences and Humanities

Introduction

We believe in people who value self-development and want to make their dreams come true. They give us motivation for continuous improvement so that we could offer education and research on the highest level. Our well-qualified lecturers love broadening their knowledge and sharing it with young people. We do our best to provide our students with an environment and resources to fulfill their intellectual curiosity, develop their talents and pursue their interests.

Offer

Over 15 000 students are enrolled in interdisciplinary degree programs. We offer full-time and extramural undergraduate and graduate programs in Psychology, Modern Languages, Cultural Studies, Journalism and Social Communication, Sociology, Law, Internal Security, International Relations, Management and Design. SWPS is the only private university in Poland that has been granted the right to award post-doctoral degrees in Psychology and Cultural Studies and PhD degrees in Psychology, Sociology, Cultural Studies and Law.

Our offer includes also a wide range of non-degree programs such as weekend trainings and numerous tailor-made training schemes. We organize cycles of scientific and cultural events that are open to the public. Our institution values considerable debates and fruitful discussions, and this is why we often host world-recognized scientists, well-known artists and representatives of the mass media. Those who want to master their language competence are more than welcome to join English Preparatory School and Polish Preparatory School, the programs that give them an opportunity to improve their English and Polish under the supervision of highly qualified teachers.

Our courses are a combination of in-class activities and self-study. Newly acquired portions of knowledge can be practiced via the university's modern e-learning platform.

International Studies

Our students have an opportunity to expand their horizons by not only deriving knowledge from prominent people, but also by going abroad as part of exchange programs that we offer. We run exchange programs with institutions located in Europe, Turkey, Asia, and America.

At the Heart of Europe

Poland lies in Central Europe. It bridges the West with the East, and the North with the South and it can be easily reached from every part of the globe.

Our main Campus is located in Warsaw, the commercial and academic center of the country and region. It is an extremely vibrant and rapidly developing city. It provides unlimited opportunities to study, work and enjoy life. It is also the most multicultural city in the region.

Make a conscious decision and apply to SWPS today! We are waiting for YOU!

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Master in Psychology (2 Years)

Campus Full time 4 semesters October 2017 Poland Warsaw

Clinical Psychology integrates science, theory, and practice to understand, predict, and reduce maladjustment, disability, and distress as well as to support personal development. [+]

Master in Psychology (2 Years) Clinical Psychology integrates science, theory, and practice to understand, predict, and reduce maladjustment, disability, and distress as well as to support personal development. Clinical Psychology is a broad approach to human problems consisting of diagnosis, assessment, evaluation, consultation, treatment, prevention and research with regard to various populations (children, adults, families, couples and groups). For Whom? The program is appropriate for students who have obtained undergraduate degrees in Psychology as well as for those who hold their Bachelor's degree in area other than Psychology and with a limited exposure to the field. The latter are obliged to complete two additional compensatory undergraduate psychology modules (i.e. Personality Psychology, Psychology of emotion or Developmental Psychology) tailored to student's specific prior education. Upon admission each students will be informed about particular modules he/she should attend. These modules are free of charge and need to be completed during the first year of the studies. Advantages Clinical Psychology is an unique mixture of clinical and research training program with strong cross-cultural aspects. Studying Clinical Psychology in English brings you up-to date with the latest textbooks and standards in psychological practice. Detailed Program Description The first year of the program provides an intensive theoretical education accompanied by some clinical applications in certain modules. Students are expected to acquire extensive knowledge on child and adult psychopathology and possess basic understanding and skills in psychological help, assessment and clinical research. Students start their MA thesis in the second semester. On the second year, majority... [-]

Master in Psychology (5 Years)

Campus Full time 10 semesters October 2017 Poland Warsaw

Psychology is a discipline whose goal is to understand and improve functioning of individuals, groups, and societies as a whole. [+]

Master in Psychology (5 Years) Psychology is a discipline whose goal is to understand and improve functioning of individuals, groups, and societies as a whole. Students interested in the unitary "long-cycle" 5 year Master program are usually those who want to work as professional psychologists dealing with diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues (Clinical Psychologists) or in the business world, in marketing and advertising or human relations (Work and Organizational Psychologists). For Whom? Students of the unitary "long-cycle" 5 year Master program are willing to pursue their professional career in psychology with the knowledge, that in order to work as a psychologist you often have to gain credentials other than just the Master-level diploma. What is needed are competencies and skills gained during 5 years of study (300 ECTS) and, very often, a supervised training process. Specific requirements vary between countries and regions. For examples please refer to EuroPsy Regulations or Norwegian National Curriculum for Professional Education in Psychology. Advantages Clinical Psychology specialization is an unique mixture of clinical and research training program with strong cross-cultural aspects. Studying Psychology in English brings you up-to date with the latest textbooks and standards in psychological practice You take part in a unique set of the best Bachelor-level modules that SWPS has to offer: Behavioral Studies, Conflict Resolution and Management, Mind-Communication-Technology, Cross-cultural Psychology. Program designed with the best European qualification standards in mind (eg. EuroPsy). Our goal is to guarantee up-to-date European-level standards of education, training and professional development in the field... [-]

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