The Bachelor Degree
The Bachelor in Work and Organizational Psychology is a 3 year programme (180
credits), including 30 credits of elementary courses such as the First Semester
Course at The Faculty of Psychology, and 90 credits of advanced studies (1,5
years) in Work and Organizational Psychology or other relevant subjects.
The remaining 60 credits are free to be obtained from other courses. After
completing the programme you will receive a Bachelor Degree in Work and Organizational
Psychology.
Scientific agenda
The importance of work in the life of modern man forms the basis of this study
programme. Through work one do not only develop as a human being, the work
place is also where you might find friends and partners,
and maybe a purpose with life. And not to forget, work provides
the material
means
for living. The workplace may, however, prove hazardous to the individual,
in the form of stress and other health-risk conditions. Some people become
ill simply because the work or the workplace has become too physically or
mentally demanding.
Through lectures, reading material and other educational practice the student
will be given insight into how people react to different conditions at work,
and what means are utilised in coping with various types of problems. We also
seek to enhance the students’ awareness of the different perspectives
used in the analysis of human beings, work and organizations.
The aim of this
programme is to educate students who, in various roles or ways, will help companies
comprehend the singular important role of human beings
as a resource. The programme aims to draw your attention to the utility of
forming values, as well as the importance of good health- and quality of
life.
Programme components
Compulsory courses:
EXPHIL-PS: Examen philosophicum (10 credits)
EXFAC03P: Examen facultatum (10 credits)
PSYK100: Introduction to Psychology (10 credits)
PSYK102: General Psychology 2 (15 credits)
PSYK103: Organizational Psychology (15 credits)
PSYK104: Work Psychology (15 credits)
PSYK106: Personnel Psychology (15 credits)
PSYK200: Management Psychology (15 credits)
PSYK201: Bachelor thesis (15
credits)
Optional courses:
You may choose other courses from our faculty as well as courses from
other faculties and universities (60 credits). Information about the courses
offered at
the University of Bergen, may be found on the following webpage: studentportal.uib.no
Requirements
Either basic admission requirements or prior experiential learning is required
for entry into the Bachelor Programme in Work and Organizational Psychology,
Further studies
The Bachelor Degree qualifies for admission to the Master programme in Work
and Organizational Psychology (2 years).
Studying abroad
There exists a multitude of opportunities if you wish to complete
one or two semesters of your study abroad. The University of Bergen
has a wide range of exchange agreements with universities both within and
outside
of the European Community. Your semester abroad will
become a part of your degree at The University of Bergen. You may
go abroad for one or two semesters, preferably during the optional part of
the
programme.
Career options
The programme qualifies for work within the field of human resources.
The human being is an extremely important, yet complex resource in the working
world. The programme aims at bestowing knowledge on the formation of values
and health within organized work, and graduates should be able to deal with
these matters in an independent manner, as a leader or as an analyst.
The knowledge is applicable in different lines of work:
• Students pursuing an education within management and organisational
development.
•
Managers seeking to develop
an understanding of personnel knowledge and ability.
•
Human Resources, consultants and personnel responsible for training
in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) – and who need to advance skills
in competence-development.
•
Representatives
seeking further scientific education, i.e: leaders in voluntary or other
organizations.
• Psychologists
and psychology students seeking specialisation within organisation and work.
•
Students seeking to further
their studies within the field.
Application procedure
Application for admission should be sent to the Universities and Colleges Admission
Service. Address and application form is to be found at: www.samordnaopptak.no
Application date:
April 15th for Norwegian students and March 1st for international students
Information:
For further information, please contact our study counsellors at The Faculty
of Psychology:
E-mail: advice.psyfa@uib.no
Tel.: + 47 55 58 27 10
Address: The Faculty of Psychology, Box 7800, 5020 Norway