Department of Psychology
Welcome to the Department of Psychology!
Psychology is the science of people's thoughts, feelings and behavior. Psychology is relevant to every aspect of society. At the Department of Psychology, we teach and research human development, aging, working life, health, the environment, addiction, legal and criminal issues – and much more.
Being a student at the Department of Psychology
As a student at our department you are a student at the University of Gothenburg. Here at the Student Portal you will find all kind of information you will be needing as a student: for example
- Get to know the university's Student Portal
- Your studies
At the university's pages for international students you find all you need to know about about other courses and programmes, tuitions, residence permits, housing, welcome services and much more.
Also , be sure to pay attention to any information coming from student services or your teachers and please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns or questions.
We hope you will enjoy your stay in Gothenburg and at the Department of Psychology!
Master's Programme in Psychological Science
If you are a student on the program will find important information on the programme page
Single subject courses in English
Information for students on single subject courses in English
At the Department of Psychology you can study courses either as a Freemover or as an Exchange student. If you are an Exchange student you must follow the direction of your home university. Please contact the international coordinator at your university for instructions.
Registration Freemovers
Once you have been admitted to a course, you must register in time, otherwise you will lose your place. You will find the period for registration that applies to your course in the course list on this page. You register and check your registrations in Ladok, the university's system for study documentation.
Register and check your registration
Preferably use a computer when registering. If you use a mobile phone or tablet, you risk missing an important step.
Registration Exchange student
Exchange students will be informed by e-mail regarding course registration.
Course information in Canvas
In the respective course room in Canvas, you will find Course syllabuses, reading lists, schedules and course guides, you do not need to be logged in for this. Teaching materials etc. can be found under modules. For this you need to be logged in to Canvas.
You can access to Canvas by using the course list below and the course overview is available before you registered. You will also have access to all your courses directly when you log in to Canvas.
What you need to do as a new student
On this page you will find a checklist to help you get started with your studies.
Find the checklist here
Courses starting Autumn 2023
PX2151 Environmental Psychology, 15 Credits (ECTS), 50%, Day, Online course
Period for registration 24/08 - 31/08 Course starts: 31/08
Schedule, Course Syllabus, Reading list and Course guide in Canvas
PX2151 Environmental Psychology, 15 Credits (ECTS), 100%, Day
Period for registration: 23/08 - 30/08 Course starts: 30/08 2023
Schedule, Course Syllabus, Reading list and Course guide in Canvas
PX2116 Political psychology, 15 Credits (ECTS), 100%, Day
Period for registration: 25/10 - 2/11 Course starts: 2/11 2023
Schedule, Course Syllabus, Reading list and Course guide in Canvas
PX2115 Psychological Perspectives on Economic Behaviour, 15 Credits (ECTS), 50%, day
Period for registration: 22/08 - 29/08 Course starts: 29/08 2023
Schedule, Course Syllabus, Reading list and Course guide in Canvas
Courses starting Spring 2024
PX1112 Group psychology, Innovation and intercultural perspectives, 15 Credits (ECTS), 100%, DAY
Course start: 15/01. Period for registration: 8 January – 15 January 2024
Schedule, Course Syllabus, Reading list and Course guide in Canvas
PX2105 Social Psychology, 15 Credits (ECTS), 50%, DAY
Course start: 17/1. Period for registration registration: 10 January – 17 January 2024
Schedule, Course Syllabus, Reading list and Course guide in Canvas
Degree certificate
When you have completed your studies and want to receive the award of your higher education qualification you must apply for the award yourself. More information at the Section of Degrees.