Move to Spain and get a degree in Psychology
How to become a psychologist?
If you’re reading this page, you’re probably wondering how to get a psychology degree.
And not only do you want to graduate as a psychologist, you also want to study abroad.
FEEDUC invites you to study psychology in Spain.
What do you need to know before you begin your studies in psychology in Spain?
Psychology is a degree that is often part of the health sciences faculties. This means that it is a scientific degree.
The Bachelor of Psychology is an official Spanish degree that is recognised in the European Union.
What subjects will you study during your psychology course?
From the first year, you can study subjects as varied as biology, human anatomy, physiology, statistics, but also behavioral biology, the psychology of memory or the history of psychology.
The further you go in your studies, the more specialised you will become.
There are different branches:
- Clinical psychology
- Occupational psychology
- Educational psychology
- Forensic psychology
In which university and in which language can you study psychology in Spain?
Do all universities offer the same courses?
Look carefully at the study programme, which depends on the university. As mentioned earlier, the psychology degree is often part of the health sciences faculty, but sometimes it depends on the social sciences or educational sciences department.
Choose your university carefully according to your professional project. If you are interested in clinical psychology, choose universities that integrate psychology into the health sciences course.
If you want to work in education, the university that integrates psychology into the educational sciences may be the best fit for you. In any case, before making your choice, it’s essential to read carefully the study plan.
In which language can you study psychology in Spain?
The majority of courses in Spain are in Spanish. A high level of Spanish (B2 minimum) is necessary to be able to understand all the courses as soon as you arrive to Spain.
Some universities offer 100% English courses from the first year. At the end of your course, you will be bilingual (English and Spanish).
What are the advantages of studying psychology in Spain?
The first advantage is obviously to have an outstanding international experience.
But one of the most interesting advantages is to enter a university system where public and private are complementary. The best students can enter a public university in Spain. You need a very high grade in your high school diploma and a level of Spanish that is certified by an official diploma. However, all students, regardless of their academic level, can enter a private university in Spain to study psychology. For both private and public universities, the level of Spanish is a mandatory requirement.
Unlike in other European countries, one of the advantages of studying psychology in Spain is the easier access to masters in private universities. In other European countries, psychology students can access the Master 1 degree without too much difficulty, but after that, there are very few places available for the Master 2 degree. A Master’s degree is necessary to work as a psychologist.
In Spain, there are many programmes that make it easier for students who have obtained their Bachelor’s degree in psychology in 4 years.
Finally, one of the advantages of studying in Spain is the numerous internships you’ll have access to. The training is not only theoretical but also practical. This will make a huge difference in your CV.
Psychology study programme in Spain
How to apply to a psychology degree in Spain
In a Spanish public university or a private university?
FEEDUC offers two types of support:
- Our free support is for students entering a private university.
- However, for those who wish to do so, we offer a fee-based accompaniment to public universities.
The details of our offer are on this link.
In both cases, we will help you with the administrative formalities and paperwork and give you the best advice to succeed in your studies.
Professional opportunities when studying psychology
Studying psychology at a Spanish university will greatly increase your chances of employment because you will be able to work in Spain but also in any country of the European Union. Your Spanish degree in psychology will be recognized throughout the European Union.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of the professions to which you can have access:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Occupational psychologist
- Social psychologist
- Neuropsychologist
- Coach
- Legal psychologist
- Educational psychologist
- Etc…