November 21 Monday
The program is designed according to the standards of the British Psychological Society and studies human behaviour, formal and informal, in ordinary as well as in extreme cases: emotion, thinking, motivation, voice of the brain in behaviour, interaction between person and society, behavioural differences between individuals, behavioural disorders, and psychopathology.
BSc students in Psychology Studies become familiar with the scientific method of data collection and analysis (applied quantitative statistics), while acquiring critical thinking skills, studying and applying various psychological examples to solve problems. Knowledge of human psychology is a valuable resource and professional qualification for many branches of Economics, where human behaviour is understood or guided.
Graduates can find work as psychologists but also in other fields: consulting or administrative services, social services, marketing, sales, advertising, education.
Members of Parliament may also specialize, pursuing postgraduate studies in psychology, such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, forensic psychology, mental health, educational psychology, developmental psychology, career guidance, and neuropsychology.
Teaching and examinations at levels 3 and 4 (the first two classes) are done in either Greek or English. At levels 5 and 6 (the first last grades) only English.
Relevant work experience can be taken into account on an individual basis and in accordance with university regulations.
Applicants must meet all the requirements to enter the program. If a candidate does not have it, he / she could be admitted conditionally, after specific exams to be taken by the BCA and in which he / she must pass.
All students have access to the BCA iLearn (Moodle) system and the BCA email account.
October for the Fall Semester or
February for the Spring Semester
4 years for October or February entry
3 years for October or February entry, for those students who have a high school certificate (apolytirion) 15 or above and recognized English certificates (B2+ and above).
Morning or/and evening classes
1st and 2nd Year: Either English or Greek
3rd and 4th Year 4: English or
All years in English
BCA cooperation with companies and organizations, such as Open Psychotherapeutic Center, International School of Athens, Aktios, etc., that offer students the possibility of practical application and valuable work experience during their studies.
Lectures by external collaborators (clinical psychologists, family therapists, school psychologists, social psychologists and researchers) of high academic and professional level.
Seminars in collaboration with specialized collaborators, such as the Center for Cognitive and Systemic Psychotherapy.
Emphasis on employability: the program attaches great importance to the development of students’ research and management skills through the use of information technology.
Foreign languages: the program offers participants the opportunity to perfect their English and learn at least one more foreign language.
IT skills: participants acquire technology knowledge and IT skills, vital to their professional development (programming, web design, data management).
Studying at BCA, you live in Greece but you are exposed to the learning experience designed and provided by a high-level British or Swiss University and you are awarded the same, Bachelor & Master degrees, awarded to UK and Swiss students., which are recognized in the Greek and international labor market. In addition, you will benefit from the digital technology with the specialized online educational platforms developed by BCA and incorporated into the Blended Learning philosophy.
The successful course of BCA is certified by the multiple awards it has received during the years of its educational operation. One of the most important prizes was its announcement of being the “COLLEGE OF THE YEAR”, awarded by the Education Leaders Awards Special Committee. More information on the BCA College Awards can be found here.
The programmes of study provided by BCA College are further enriched with industrial visits, seminars and lectures organised during the year in parallel with the curriculum. These co-curricular activities bridge the academic theory taught in classrooms with current professional practice, transfer students’ know-how and expertise in real time, and connect them with renowned executives, entrepreneurs, and people with key positions in their field.
An indicative applicant should possess an Apolytirion of at least 12 or IB Diploma or equivalent. However, we would welcome students to apply who have an Apolytirion of less than 12 provided that their marks on relevant subjects achieved prior to the panhellenic exams in the final year of schooling are at the level of 12 or above. Interviews will be conducted, and applicants will be considered for their overall ability to attend the programme alongside all the above grades.
Applicants have the option of attending the first 2 years of the programme either in English or in Greek. Those who wish to attend the first year in English are required to submit one of the following certifications:
Applicants can be admitted to the second year of undergraduate studies (Level 4) as long as the grade of their high school certificate (apolytirion) is 17 or above.
Applicants have the option of attending the first two years of the programme either in English or in Greek. Those who wish to attend second year modules in English should also submit one of the following certifications:
International Baccalaureate Diploma Graduates
Applicants can be admitted to the second year of undergraduate studies ( Level 4) as long as the grade of their Diploma is 28 and above including at least 15 at higher level. IB students meet the English language entry requirements if they attain a minimum of 4 points in English at higher level. Those who do not have at least 4 points in English and wish to attend second year modules in English should also submit one of the above English certifications.
Dr. Touloumakou graduated with a degree in Philosophy, Education and Psychology (major in Psychology) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She also completed an MA in Educational Psychology/Psychometrics at New York University, NY, US as a scholar of Stamatis Foundation, and an MSc in Counselling & Career Guidance at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. After working for some time with European and Nationally funded research projects, she completed her PhD (DPhil) in Educational Psychology, at the SKOPE Centre, University of Oxford, UK as a scholar of the State Scholarship Foundation and the Economics and Social Research Council.
She undertook post-doctoral research regarding language skills among children with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) who live in institutions (compared to matched peers) as a State Scholarship Foundation scholar between 2017-2019, at the Department of Primary Education, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Dr. Touloumakou has been teaching Educational Psychology, and Developmental Psychopathology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences since 2016. She specialises in adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the implementation of trauma-informed practices in schools to support children with ACEs.
| Award | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cert HE |
Certificate of Higher Education Psychology Studies |
Participants need to obtain 120 credit points |
| Dip HE |
Diploma of Higher Education Psychology Studies |
Participants need to obtain 240 credit points |
| Ordinary degree |
BSc Psychology Studies |
Participants need to obtain 300 credit points |
| BSc |
BSc (Hons) Psychology Studies |
Participants need to obtain 360 credit points |
All undergraduate programmes, in addition to the Bachelor’s degree, also offer intermediate-supplementary undergraduate awards, such as the Higher Education Certificate and the Higher Education Diploma. These undergraduate titles, which can also be obtained with a degree or honors, are awarded to those students who have completed a part of the undergraduate course.