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speciality: Psychology

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What is a Psychology Degree?

 

Psychology is the favourite science for students who want to get into the depths of human feelings. This is considered to be the science of mind and behaviour. More specifically, psychology wants to explore the way people think, act, and feel, by appealing to the emotional side of people.

Passion can lead students to choose this specialisation. It is not considered a difficult one, but it is not very easy to approach, as the theoretical elements of the discipline are combined with the practical ones.

After studying Psychology, students choose to specialise in a particular sub-field. Depending on their preference, they can choose between Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Comparative Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology and many others.

Benefits of a Psychology Degree

Psychology is a great opportunity to get to know each other better and to get to know others. Thus, students who are looking to understanding human behaviour, feelings and mind gain an inside vision of what these notions really mean and what determines people to make certain decisions and act under different circumstances.

The employment rate among Psychology graduates has grown in recent years. Salaries are satisfactory, and young people can focus either on psychological services in schools, hospitals, treatment centres, clinics, depending on the specialisation chosen. Furthermore, Psychology graduates can integrate a career in social media, marketing, and advertising, as they understand best the reasons why people choose to make decisions according to what they see in real life.

Psychology Degree Structure

In the four years of Bachelor studies, graduates acquire the necessary knowledge to practice Psychology, initially learning the underlying theoretical notions. These notions become an important starting point in their career, seeing later how practice blends very well with theory. It should be noted that on the labour market, students who hold a Bachelor’s degree are much more appreciated and have an advantage over those who follow simple courses.

A Master’s program usually lasts between 2 and 3 years, coming as a complement to the Bachelor’s courses. Master courses have a much more loaded curriculum and a great deal of information. A Doctoral program is dedicated to students who want to do research in Psychology in various institutes or to become teachers. This has a duration of between 5 and 7 years.

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  • Psychology
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    Academic excellency

    It’s one of the best universities in Latin America for a reason. It encourages critical thinking and gives their students the necessary tools to thrive in a work environment. The teachers are among the best; they teach with passion.

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    Programme: Psychology
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2025
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Buenos Aires
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  • Clinical Psychology
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    Deep Theoretical Foundation

    As a 2021 graduate from the University of Buenos Aires, I wanted to share my experience with the program. Overall, my time there was incredibly valuable. The faculty offered a strong foundation in psychology, and I thoroughly enjoyed diving into the complexities of the field. The professors were great and my classmates were very friendly.

    However, I did find some aspects of the curriculum to be a bit outdated. Certain methods and topics could definitely benefit from an update to better reflect current trends and advancements in psychology.

    In summary, while the curriculum could use some updates, the education I received at the UBA was enriching and has greatly contributed to my professional growth.

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    Programme: Clinical Psychology
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2021
    Delivery Type: On Campus
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    Good university in South America

    I would say that it is one of the best universities in all of South America. Taking into account countries like Brazil, Uruguay and Colombia, the academic offer here is quite competitive.

    They have quite a few careers and the education is very good. They have been around for many years and there is prestige in having a degree from the UBA.

    I studied Psychology and the curriculum was great! The externships in a public hospital helped me a lot.

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    Programme: Clinical Psychology
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2023
    Delivery Type: On Campus
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  • Psychology
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    The University of Buenos Aires is 100% free

    I strongly recommend this University if you want to take your personal and academic growth to unkown limits. It’s widely known that it’s one of the best in the world, without a doubt. However, once you have the opportunity to experience it from the inside and create your own ranking, you realize that it’s the best. It offers a multicultural context, high quality educator, ethical education and a large networking.

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    Programme: Psychology
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2021
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  • Psychology
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    Academic excellence and highly prepared teachers

    As the best public school in the region, it doesn’t disappoint at all. Accessibility makes it a great school to go to, and the high reputation of most of its teachers makes a great academic experience overall. Something to improve is that the program is overfocused on psychoanalysis and should embrace teaching about other areas of psychology.

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    Programme: Psychology
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2022
    Delivery Type: Blended
    Campus: Buenos Aires
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