Study program General Psychology
Four - year study program
Study program: General Psychology
Faculty: Faculty of psychology
Degree: Bachelor’s degree / undergraduate / first cycle
Location: Sveti Nikole or Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia
Student status: full-time or part-time
Duration of study: 4 years (8 semesters)
Total number of courses: 40
ECTS: 240
Awarded degree: Bachelor in psychology
Tuition fee per year for international students: EUR 2030
The Faculty of psychology offers an undergraduate study program in General Psychology (4+1). The studies last four years and upon graduation, students acquire 240 ECTS credits.
In the General Psychology study program, a team of proven professionals will provide you with invaluable theoretical and practical knowledge that will undoubtedly prepare you to meet the needs of the people you will work with in the future.
Bachelor's degree
In this study program, you will explore subjects related to education, mental health, social skills, research in the field of psychology, and many other disciplines, which will broaden your perspectives and provide a solid foundation for your further professional development.
The subjects cover in-depth content from various psychology disciplines, allowing you to understand the interactive relationship between the environment and individual behavior. You will learn more about communication among people, monitoring changes and problems… At the same time, the courses help you develop skills for applying this knowledge in psychological practice.
The four-year studies include 40 subjects that students must pass. Each semester includes both mandatory and elective subjects. From the offered two elective subjects, students choose only one, while from the offered three, students choose two subjects.
Upon preparing your thesis, you will earn the professional title of Bachelor in Psychology .
Study program four – year degree program
1 SEMESTER
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Perceptive and Cognitive ProcessesRequired
6 ECTS
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Developmental Psychology 1Required
6 ECTS
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Introduction to Methodology of Experimental PsychologyRequired
6 ECTS
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Statistics in PsychologyRequired
6 ECTS
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PsychogeneticsElective
6 ECTS
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History of psychologyElective
6 ECTS
2 SEMESTER
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Emotions and MotivationRequired
6 ECTS
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Developmental Psychology 2Required
6 ECTS
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Mental HealthRequired
6 ECTS
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English LanguageElective
6 ECTS
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Russian LanguageElective
6 ECTS
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Lifelong learningElective
6 ECTS
3 SEMESTER
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IntelligenceRequired
6 ECTS
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Health PsychologyRequired
6 ECTS
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PsychometricsRequired
6 ECTS
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Basics of Pedagogy and Didactic MethodsRequired
6 ECTS
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Basics of Intercultural CommunicationElective
6 ECTS
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MediationElective
6 ECTS
4 SEMESTER
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Inclusive educationRequired
6 ECTS
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Social PsychologyRequired
6 ECTS
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Communication SkillsRequired
6 ECTS
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SociologyElective
6 ECTS
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Ethics and AestheticsElective
6 ECTS
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Learning and TeachingElective
6 ECTS
5 SEMESTER
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PsychopathologyRequired
6 ECTS
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PsychodiagnosticsRequired
6 ECTS
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Family PsychologyRequired
6 ECTS
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Self-perception and self-presentationRequired
6 ECTS
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Pedagogy in EducationElective
6 ECTS
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Positive PsychologyElective
6 ECTS
6 SEMESTER
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Clinical PsychologyRequired
6 ECTS
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Forensic PsychologyRequired
6 ECTS
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Counseling SkillsRequired
6 ECTS
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Supervision and EvaluationElective
6 ECTS
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Psychological TestingElective
6 ECTS
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Qualitative Research in PsychologyElective
6 ECTS
7 SEMESTER
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Psychology of Disabled PeopleRequired
6 ECTS
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Methodology of Teaching PsychologyRequired
6 ECTS
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NeuropsychologyRequired
6 ECTS
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Methods of PsychotherapyRequired
6 ECTS
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Stress and Crisis InterventionElective
6 ECTS
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Social work with individuals and groupsElective
6 ECTS
8 SEMESTER
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Giftedness and CreativityRequired
6 ECTS
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Occupational psychologyRequired
6 ECTS
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PsychosomaticsElective
6 ECTS
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Social identity and intergroup relationsElective
6 ECTS
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Business PsychologyElective
6 ECTS
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Bachelor’s thesisRequired
6 ECTS
Admission requirements
Candidates eligible for admission to the bachelor’s program include those who have completed a four-year secondary education, whether in their country of residence or abroad, and have successfully passed the national or international matura exam (for countries where it is required).
Our program also welcomes applications from students of other accredited faculties, graduates, and foreign nationals.
We admit candidates without the need for entrance exams, making the application process simpler and more accessible.
Documents for admission
When applying for admission to the bachelor’s program from outside the Republic of North Macedonia, students are required to prepare the following documents:
- Diploma/Certificate for completing secondary education (certified with an Apostille Stamp or a stamp from the respective Ministry of Foreign Affairs for countries not members of the Hague Convention);
- Certificates for each completed year of secondary education;
- Decision from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of North Macedonia for the recognition of the diploma for completed secondary education (our university offers assistance in obtaining this document);
- Birth Certificate;
- Certificate of Citizenship;
- 4 passport-size color photographs.
The application documents should be submitted to the International Slavic University:
- in Sveti Nikole, located at Marshal Tito No. 77 – 2220 Sveti Nikole, Republic of North Macedonia or
- in Bitola, located at Novachki Pat No. 16 – 7000 Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia.
Tuition fees
For international students, the tuition fee is EUR 2030 per year. International students are required to pay the full amount of the yearly tuition fee at the beginning of the academic year.
For more information please visit the Tuition Fees page.