International Bachelor in Psychology

The Fisrt Bachelor in psychology with 3 years of studies in 3 different countries and cultures. Study in France, UK and choose your third year among our university partners

Duration:
3 years

Language:
French and English

Diploma:
Bac +3
Bachelor of Science
180 ECTS credits

Campus:
Paris - La Defense

Next school year
September 2025

What opportunities are there after the International Bachelor's program?

Between 60% and 70% of Bachelor students go on to study at a school or university in France or abroad, including at the ESPÉ. But they can also choose to enter the job market.

Opportunities for further study: Master's and Master of Science degrees

The ECTS credit system ensures recognition of a Bac + 3 level in other institutions, enabling you to continue your studies.

Graduates of ESPÉ's Bachelor of Science program benefit from a dedicated system that facilitates admission to ESPÉ's Master and Master of Science programs (bac+5 level).

Master Psycho & HR Management

MSc in Clinical Psychology

Careers available after a Bachelor's degree in psychology

If you choose to enter the job market, you'll have a wide range of career opportunities, including social work, human resources management, integration/reintegration or medical/psychological assistance.

In all cases, you'll benefit from thesupport of our careers department, which will accompany you on your inner journey and help you in your prospecting.

Jobs in psychology

Admission requirements for our International Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Prerequisites to apply

Our Bachelor programs are open to holders of a French baccalaureate or a Bac +2, as well as to foreign students. There are no compulsory "specialties" to apply for, as psychology combines hard sciences (statistics, biology) with the necessary quality of written expression found in literary subjects.

An English level of 15/20 is required to apply.

Selection is for the first year, and it is not possible to enter the program in another year, given its specific pedagogical requirements.

Stages in the admission process

Applications are made outside ParcourSup on the ESPÉ's dedicated platform.

For admission to the 1st year of the program, an initial selection is made on the basis of a cover letter explaining your application, grades from the second to the final year of secondary school, and teachers' comments.

An initial selection is made on the basis of a cover letter in English explaining your application, grades from the second to the last year of secondary school, and teachers' comments.

Candidates admitted to the oral examination will be interviewed by a panel of judges, who will test their level of oral expression in English.

For a September 2025 start date, the jury meets once a month.

Candidate selection criteria

The jury analyzes the applications by combining the objective academic aspects (grades), the written expression and reasoning skills demonstrated in the written submissions, and the human skills demonstrated during the interview.

The academic dimension is necessarily taken into account to ensure that the candidate will be able to successfully validate his or her courses. But the human dimension is essential, because we need to assess whether the candidate can cope with studying psychology (which is not like any other study) and then make a good mental health professional.

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Application fees

The application fee is €50, non-refundable.

Tuition fees

International Bachelor in Psychology : 11 000 € / year *

Tuition fees are applicable for the entire course and before the application of any scholarships.

Accommodation costs are the responsibility of the student. Access to accommodation on the University of Portsmouth campus has been arranged, but the associated costs depend on the rates charged by our partner.

Finance your studies

* For students from the European Union. For non-EU students, fees are €21,000 / year. Tuition fees are given for information only and are subject to change.

Why doing a Bachelor of Science in psychology ?

The Bachelor of Science is a diploma recognized in France and abroad for its specialization in a field which is aimed at students holding a baccalaureate or a bac+2. It provides a balance between advanced teaching in psychology and close to business needs, international experience and professional experience.

Why choose the ESPÉ Bachelor?

Applications are made off ParcourSup on the dedicated ESPÉ platform for students selected for their aptitudes for psychology studies wanting to integrate a demanding course backed by research and led by mental health practitioners, with a real international dimension and a progressive professional immersion benefiting from personalized career support.

What studies can I undertake after a bachelor's degree in psychology?

After 3 years of study, ESPÉ Bachelor students obtain a bachelor of science in psychology at bac+3 level validating 180 ECTS credits. They can then continue their Master's studies in France or abroad. They also benefit from facilities for joining ESPÉ's Master of Science programs.

Is ESPÉ bachelor's degree accessible with a bac+1 or a bac+2?

Parallel admissions are possible in 2nd and 3rdth years under the condition of being able to justify the baccalaureate and a license 1 or 2 (depending on the year of admission targeted) in psychology before integration into the school (Bachelor of Science 1 or 2 for foreign universities)

Why choose the ESPÉ International Bachelor?

The specific features of our international program

This program is fully in line with our school's pedagogical project:

an international dimension, enabling you to study psychology in 3 different countries
rigorous selection outside ParcourSup, based essentially on the aptitudes required for psychology studies
demanding, research-based training led by mental health practitioners
gradual professional immersion and personalized career support

Taught in up to 3 countries, and mainly in English, the International Bachelor's program is aimed at students who are looking for training with a strong international dimension for a professional life open to the world and the issues of transcultural psychology.

The discovery of a new cultural environment, the distance from one's family and the personal work required are gas pedals of maturity. It's a form of learning that goes far beyond purely academic skills.

Program organization

The advantages of a degree with an international background

In today's globalized world, this program offers major advantages for students wishing to evolve in intercultural contexts.

By following an international pathway, you benefit from a broader perspective on psychology. Students explore fundamental concepts in a multicultural environment, discovering how cultural contexts influence human behavior. Taught in several languages, this degree also prepares students for easy entry into masters or doctoral programs at international universities.

On a professional level, this program considerably enhances employability. Mastery of English and experience of an international educational environment open doors to opportunities in NGOs, global institutions and international companies.

Finally, the Bachelor's degree enables you to develop an international network through interaction with students and teachers from all over the world.
In short, ESPÉ's Bachelor in Psychology prepares students to meet the challenges of today's world with a global vision, an essential asset in a constantly evolving professional environment.

Skills developed in this program

ESPÉ's International Bachelor program enables students to develop a set of key competencies, essential for advancing in the field of psychology and adapting to a constantly changing world.

Analytical and scientific skills: Students learn to master the fundamental tools of psychology, analyze human behavior and interpret complex data. Thanks to a scientific approach, they acquire rigorous methodologies, essential for working in research or applying their knowledge in a variety of professional contexts.

Proficiency in academic English: By studying in a program taught entirely in English, students develop their command of the language in both academic and professional settings. This prepares them to integrate into international environments and to access cutting-edge resources in psychology.

Interpersonal and intercultural skills: Working in a multicultural environment enables students to improve their communication, empathy and ability to collaborate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. This relational dimension is essential for careers in psychology or other fields related to human interaction.

In short, this curriculum prepares students to meet the challenges of modern psychology with versatile skills and an international outlook.

An innovative program in three different countries

A first year on Paris campus

The first year takes place on our Paris campus at La Défense. It focuses on the acquisition of fundamental academic knowledge, starting with the psychoanalytical approach, an introduction to business psychology and psychometric testing.

Nearly half of the courses are taught in English, giving you the lexical basis you need to pursue your psychology studies in English in subsequent years. Below are some examples of courses in the first year of the International Bachelor's program.

Epistemology and history of psychology

Philosophy
Psychoanalysis
Humanistic psychology
Cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT)

Method and tools

Statistical data
Psychometric tests
The clinical interview
Research Interview

Fundamentals of Psychology

Child psychology
Adult psychology
Social psychology
Psychology and Management
Neuropsychology

A second year at the University of Portsmouth

The second year is spent at the University of Portsmouth, where students join the University's second-year classes on the same basis as university students.

The University of Portsmouth offers half-board and full-board accommodation. These services are invoiced separately.

Enrolment for the second year is subject to :

- a decision by the first-year jury confirming that the student has the necessary academic and English language level to follow the course in England
- obtaining a student visa from the English authorities (at the student's own expense).

Example of courses of semester 1

Professional Practice In Sports Psychology
Educational Psychology
Perspectives On Legal Psychology And Forensic Psychology
Introduction To Teaching
Psychology Of Offending Behaviour

Example of courses of semester 2

Social & Developmental Psychology
Social Construction of Disability
Neuroscience
Trauma Memory & Law
Biological & Cognitive Psychology

A third year with one of our university partners

The third year is spent at one of our partner universities:

- UCAM in Spain with a Bachelor taught in English

- Universidad Europea del Atlantico in Santander, Spain

- Universidad Catolica de Cordoba in Argentina

- Istanbul Nisantasi University in Turquey

- Universidad de la Sabana in Bogota, Colombia

- Universidad Catolica de Bogota in Colombia

Student visas may be required depending on the country. The ESPÉ will help you with these formalities, which are the responsibility of the student.

Partner universities can offer accommodation solutions at the student's expense.

Professional experience

In the first year

In addition to classroom teaching, students are encouraged to get involved in a community project with associations working with vulnerable groups. This is an opportunity for you to come face to face with the suffering of others, and to get involved in a project that has meaning beyond the educational aspect. In the second semester, you will spend one day a week as a volunteer. This experience will give rise to class work both on your position in the institution and, above all, on the psychological problems you encounter and how you feel about them.

You can also take part in an optional internship lasting from 1 to 3 months after the end of the course.

In second year

At the end of the course, an internship or fixed-term contract lasting 2 to 3 months will give you the chance to discover the business world, and confront the psychosociology of the company in situ. This experience will be the subject of an internship report, which will be taken back to the classroom during debriefing/feedback sessions to support you in your institutional posture.

In third year

At the end of the course, a 2 to 3-month clinical observation placement enables you to accompany a psychologist or mental health professional in his or her day-to-day work. This placement can be in an institution or a company, such as a recruitment agency. This experience is supervised by a senior psychologist from the School, to initiate reflective work on your future posture as a therapist.