Year Study in Psychology

Psychology Certificate Program

The University of Inland Norway offers an Årsstudium i psykologi. This program awards a certificate or diploma. It is a full-time, one-year study. The instruction language is Norwegian (nob).

Program Focus

This program provides a research-based introduction to psychology. It covers history, social psychology, and cognitive psychology. Students learn about theory of science and research methods. The study aims to help understand human thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It explores how psychological knowledge is developed and applied. Students gain analytical and critical thinking skills.

Admission and Costs

General university admission is required. The application deadline is April 15, 2026. The program starts in August. Students pay a semester fee. The program is located in Lillehammer.

Future Opportunities

This certificate can be part of a bachelor's degree. It provides a foundation for further psychology studies. It is relevant for careers in health, education, HR, and communication. It does not qualify students to practice as psychologists. International students may use it for further education abroad, depending on admission requirements.

The University of Inland Norway is located in Norway. It offers flexible education across six campuses. These campuses are Blæstad, Elverum, Evenstad, Hamar, Lillehammer, and Rena. The university also offers teaching in Kongsvinger and Tynset. It provides bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. Shorter courses and year-long studies are also available. The university has a total of 15,257 students.

Research at the university is closely linked to its education programs. This ensures education is research-based. The university contributes new knowledge to important societal areas. It has a practical research profile. This supports knowledge-based working life and innovation. The university collaborates nationally and internationally. It offers English-language programs to attract international students. Many students also study abroad.

The University of Inland Norway is a key competence institution in its region. It actively collaborates with employers and society in Innlandet. The university is re-certified as a Miljøfyrtårn. This applies to the institution and all its study locations. It is known for hosting a prestigious research conference in leadership and business economics.