Faculty of Psychology

Highest level of studies in psychology

According to the ranking of higher education institutions of 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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The curriculum of our psychology studies 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.

Highest assessment by the Polish Accreditation Committee

The quality of our studies in psychology is evidenced by the highest evaluation by the Polish Accreditation Commission, awarded in 2016. The superior level of education, qualifications of our research and teaching staff and the level of advancement of the research pursued by our faculty members were all greatly appreciated.
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Specialisation studies in clinical psychology

We are the only institution of higher learning in South-West Poland licensed to conduct specialization studies in clinical psychology for holders of MA degrees in psychology in accordance with the regulation of the Minister of Health on obtaining the title of specialist in health care professions.
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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 the most cutting edge, advanced areas of psychology such as psychology of health, clinical psychology, social psychology, economic psychology or cognitive psychology by working with experts from our faculty.

Distinguished researchers and experienced practitioners

Students cooperate with scientists and practitioners renowned in Poland and abroad, including professor Dariusz Doliński - an expert in social behavior psychology and psychology of emotions and motivation, professor Tomasz Zaleśkiewicz - specialist in economic psychology, and professor Ralf Schwarzer - one of the most prominent health psychologists.

Students also gain knowledge under the guidance of the winners of the prestigious “MISTRZ” program of the Foundation for Polish Science - philosophy professor Leszek Koczanowicz and health psychologist professor Aleksandra Łuszczyńska, whose research is recognized internationally. The faculty also employs experienced practitioners, such as dr Karolina Zarychta-Zajączkowska, a therapist certified with the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre, and dr Izabela Pawłowska, a supervisor in behavioral-cognitive therapy.

Support for students with disabilities

SWPS University offers a number of scholarships, including a special scholarship for students with disabilities. We ensure that students with special needs have access to assistants and specialized equipment. For students who find it hard to adapt to university life, we offer free psychological consultations.

For information on available forms of assistance, students may contact Health and Accessibility Coordinators at their respective faculties.

Karolina Wolska
phone +48 721 006 356
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The best social science faculty in Poland

In the evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education in 2010, we were awarded the top category with the highest number of points among all public and non-public institutions and centres of the Polish Academy of Sciences conducting research in social sciences.

In the years that followed, we maintained our position successfully competing with numerous outstanding research institutions and distinguished university centers. According to the 2013 and 2017 evaluation audits by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, we are the best centre in the country conducting research in the area of social sciences - we have already been awarded the prestigious A+ category on two occasions.
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Specialised laboratories

Our students and researchers have access to a state-of-the-art focus room and psychological research laboratory, as well as free access to the SONA platform and the Qualtrics survey system. Part of the classes are held in a professional laboratory equipped with advanced devices for psychophysiological (EEG, GSR, tDCS), ophthalmological (eye-trackers) and behavioral (Cedrus Response Pad, accelerometers) testing.

Highest level of research

Our scientists are actively raising funds to conduct research. They examine such issues as the relationship between physical activity and the quality of life, sedentary behavior, obedience to authority, the relationship between market mentality and transgression of ethical standards, numerical ability, compensatory behavior in response to failure in fulfilling plans, or the relationship between the need to find meaning and the commitment to work.