Highest assessment by the Polish Accreditation Committee
The quality of studies in psychology conducted in our Faculty is confirmed by the assessment of the Polish Accreditation Committee which supervises the quality of the education process across the country. The Faculty has already received a distinction twice: in 2005 and in 2016. Only four universities in Poland, including SWPS University, offer studies in psychology awarded with the highest PKA assessment.
In justification of its decision, the Board of the committee emphasised the highly individualized nature of our studies, appreciated the unique subject matter of the offered specializations and acknowledged our effectiveness at utilising opportunities to cooperate with the local environment.
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Psychology at the highest level
According to the ranking of higher education institutions published by the "Perspektywy" magazine, SWPS University is one of the two best universities in Poland offering studies in the field of psychology.
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European teaching standards
The curriculum of our psychology studies is adjusted to the European standards of teaching psychology and meets the requirements of the EuroPsy European Certificate in Psychology, which in many European countries serves as the benchmark for psychology practitioners and regulates access to the profession.
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Top professionals
The department employs and cooperates with high-ranking specialists renowned at home and abroad, including the following professors: Grzegorz Sędek - a specialist in experimental psychology, Krystyna Skarżyńska - an expert in social psychology, Andrzej Falkowski - an expert in business psychology, Edward Nęcka - a specialist in the psychology of creativity, Paweł Boski - a precursor of intercultural psychology in Poland, Kamila Janowiak-Siuda - a molecular biologist and neuropsychologist, and dr Piotr Winkielman - a specialist in social neuroscience.
Doctoral studies
Persons considering a career in research can take advantage of the offer of our Doctoral School where they will prepare to conduct research in contemporary psychology by working with experts from our faculty.
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