Study programmes

The graduates of the theoretical research psychology study program have deep knowledge of the main disciplines within psychology, specifically general, social, developmental, evolutionary, and behavioral psychology, personality psychology, neuropsychology, and psychophysiology. They understand the significance of knowledge considered crucial for individual fields within psychology, primarily through an understanding of the context of their origin and the principles of scientific control and continuity. They are familiar with classical psychological studies and are oriented toward contemporary methods of follow-up and advancing research in psychology. They have an overview of the commonalities and specificities of psychology to other humanities and social sciences.
Above all, the graduates are highly proficient in quantitative and qualitative methodology in psychological research, both in terms of knowledge of the fundamental theoretical principles and practical skills. They are acquainted with tools for measuring mental functions, and with procedures and techniques for processing and evaluating data in qualitatively, quantitatively, and evaluation-oriented psychological research, including knowledge of statistical procedures. They are competent in applying this knowledge for the preparation, implementation, evaluation, and publication of the results of a specific research project.
The graduates master various genres of academic text, from writing projects and summarizing theoretical works to publishing original studies and producing evaluative reports and other outputs. They can flexibly orient themselves in a new research area within psychology, seek and study theoretical foundations, understand the applied methodological procedures, and consider the practical aspects of the issue at hand, including ethical questions, administrative aspects, or funding. This significantly enhances their competitiveness in the field of psychological science, especially when applying for grant support and meeting the high demands of scientific outputs.
The theoretical foundations of the graduates from the main psychological disciplines are enriched by knowledge from specific theoretical areas of psychology: for example, communication psychology, language and learning psychology, intercultural psychology, health psychology, psychopathology, psychology of interpersonal relationships, and human sexuality psychology. The graduate is thus equipped with experience in addressing current, necessary, and significant issues in contemporary society and is trained to flexibly apply psychological methodological knowledge and general scientific skills in conducting modern basic or applied research in psychology.