Psychology II – course package
The course comprises a number of modules, each 7,5 credits, of which Research Methods and Statistics, 7,5 credits, is obligatory. Students are required to choose 3 other course modules. Admission to the modules may be limited. The choice of courses is made within the first two weeks of the semester.
Psychology II is the second semester of studying psychology as a bachelor subject. It is also included as the fifth semester in the Bachelor's Programme in Personnel, Work and Organization, 180 credits. As a programme student you have three obligatory courses; Research methods and statistics, 7,5 credits, Work psychology, 7,5 credits, and Organizational psychology, 7,5 credits.
You will need Psychology I, 30 credits with a minimum of 22.5 credits completed, or equivalent, to be eligible.
This course is primarily taught in Swedish - one or two modules will be taught in English - so you will find more information on the Swedish version of this page. For instance, there are links to the most recent versions of the course syllabus for each module.
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Course structure
As a registered student on this course you will find detailed course information and communication in the learning platform Athena. Login with your university account.
You will also find more information on the Swedish version of this page.
The modules are (click for detailed information)
Reserach methods and statistics, 7,5 credits (OBLIGATORY)
Clinical psychology, 7,5 credits
Cognitive psychology, 7,5 credits
Qualitative interview methodology, 7,5 credits (limited admission)
Adult development and aging, 7,5 credits (taught in English)
Work psychology, 7,5 credits (obligatory for programme students)
The psychology of motivation and emotion, 7,5 credits
Forensic psychology, 7,5 credits (planned to return in spring 2023)
Social psychology II, 7,5 credits
Organizational psychology, 7,5 credits (obligatory for programme students)
Personality theories, 7,5 credits
Stress and health, 7,5 credits (taught in English)
Psychology of Perception, 7,5 credits
Teaching format
Teaching formats varies between courses, please refer to each course syllabus for detailed information.
Assessment
The assessment varies between courses, please refer to each course syllabus for detailed information.
Examiner
See information for each individual course.
Course leader for Psychology II
Laura Ferrer-Wreder, Head of studies -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
A complete list of course readings is found in the course syllabus.
The list is subject to change until two months prior to the start of the course. In case the new course syllabus is missing above by then, please check with the course leader before you buy any expensive books etc.
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Contact
Registered students should primarily use Athena for teacher communication.
To contact the Student office or a Student Councellor, see below.
Student office - Bachelor's level
Study councellor - Bachelor's level
