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 – a few modules will be taught in English – so you will find more information on the Swedish version of this page.

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 find more information on the Swedish version of this page.

The modules are

Reserach methods and statistics, 7,5 credits (OBLIGATORY)

Adult development and aging, 7,5 credits (taught in English)

Clinical psychology, 7,5 credits

Cognitive psychology, 7,5 credits (taught in English from autumn 2025)

Exploring inner worlds: Qualitative perspectives, 7,5 credits (New spring 2025)

Forensic psychology, 7,5 credits (on hold from autumn 2024)

Organizational psychology, 7,5 credits (obligatory for programme students)

Personality theories, 7,5 credits (on hold from spring 2024)

Psychology of motivation and emotion, 7,5 credits (on hold from spring 2025)

Psychology of Perception, 7,5 credits (no longer part of the course package, but is given as a freestanding course)

Social psychology II, 7,5 credits

Special work, 7,5 credits (on hold from spring 2024)

Stress and health, 7,5 credits (taught in English)

Work psychology, 7,5 credits (obligatory for programme students)


Teaching Format

Compulsory elements may occur in the courses. These are stated in the schedule and explained in more detail in the course instructions.

Detailed information can be found in the current syllabus for each course and the course instructions. A link to the syllabus can be found on each course page and the course instructions are posted on the course website in the university's learning platform no later than the start of the course.

Learning outcomes

The learning outcomes for the courses are listed in the current syllabus for each course.

Assessment

Information about the forms of assessments for the courses are listed in the syllabus for each course and explained in detail in the course instructions.

You will find the dates for the examinations in the schedules.

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.

In case the course literature list is missing, please check with the course leader before buying any expensive books etc.

Course reports are displayed for the three most recent course instances.








Course leaders/examiners
See information for each individual course.

Course leader for Psychology II
Laura Ferrer-Wreder, Head of studies

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