Official qualification
Study psychology by distance learning with a practical and flexible approach that will allow you to combine your training with your personal and professional life. Access an innovative curriculum, with content applied to all contexts of intervention, and obtain mentions that will boost your development: Mention in Health (access to the PIR or Qualifying Master's Degree) and Mention in Work or Educational Psychology. Study at Spain's No. 1 University in terms of employability (U-Ranking 2023, BBVA Foundation). Last places.
The UAX Online Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology is designed to train the psychologists of the future. From day one, you’ll have access to an innovative and practical curriculum that integrates the latest scientific advances with a focus on real-world application. Prepare to work in the most in-demand settings – clinical, educational and occupational – with a programme that combines academic rigour and a humanistic perspective.
Earn the Specialisation in Health directly, which qualifies you for the online Master’s in General Health Psychology or the PIR, and enhance your profile with the Specialisation in Occupational and Organisational Psychology and/or the Specialisation in Educational Psychology. Develop your skills through real-life case studies, collaborative projects and simulations, whilst gaining certifications in key competencies such as ethical leadership, analytical thinking and storytelling. All with the flexibility of online learning and the support of practising professionals.
Furthermore, once you have completed your Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, you can specialise – if you wish – in the branch that best suits your professional development, thanks to postgraduate programmes such as the Master’s in Neuropsychology and Education or in Educational Psychology , amongst many other options and career paths.
You will acquire a solid foundation for working in the main fields of psychology.
This micro-credential equips you to use tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini and Claude to analyse information, create content and optimise professional tasks, whilst integrating innovative solutions in an ethical and responsible manner within real-world contexts.
Develop your professional potential through leadership and interpersonal skills in healthcare settings. This micro-credential provides you with the keys to managing teams, communicating effectively and solving problems in real-world settings, by applying personal leadership techniques and practical productivity tools in the healthcare sector.
Train with an innovative curriculum, developed 100% online, and designed by a multidisciplinary faculty of active professionals who work in all areas of the profession. You will have the constant support of a personal tutor and a team of pedagogical and technical advisors, who will ensure that the training adapts to you, and not the other way around.
Degree in Psychology
First Year
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0131100 | Basic statistics | FB | 6 |
| S0131101 | History of Psychology | FB | 6 |
| S0131102 | Modern language | FB | 6 |
| S0131103 | Psychology of learning | OB | 6 |
| S0131104 | The Psychology of Memory | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0131105 | Developmental psychology | OB | 6 |
| S0131106 | Professional Communication and Documentation | FB | 6 |
| S0131107 | Biological foundations of behaviour | OB | 6 |
| S0131108 | Psychology of Perception and Attention | FB | 6 |
| S0131110 | Psychology of Motivation and Emotion | FB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
Second Year
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0231100 | Ethology | FB | 6 |
| S0231101 | Thought and language | FB | 6 |
| S0231103 | Educational psychology | OB | 6 |
| S0231106 | Psychophysiology | FB | 6 |
| S0231110 | Child and Adolescent Psychopathology | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0231104 | Psychometrics | FB | 6 |
| S0231105 | Rotational Work Placements I | OB | 3 |
| S0231107 | Basic psychological assessment | OB | 6 |
| S0231108 | Personality psychology | OB | 6 |
| S0231109 | Differential psychology | OB | 3 |
| S0231111 | Social psychology and marginalisation | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
Third Year
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0331101 | Rotational Work Placements II | OB | 3 |
| S0331102 | Group psychology | OB | 3 |
| S0331103 | Adult Psychopathology | OB | 6 |
| S0331104 | Assessment techniques and tests | OB | 6 |
| S0331108 | Psychogeriatrics | OB | 6 |
| S0331111 | Work and Organisational Psychology | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0331105 | Family therapy | OB | 6 |
| S0331106 | Research methodology in psychology | OB | 6 |
| S0331107 | Rotational Work Placements III | OB | 3 |
| S0331110 | Fundamentals of Psychological Intervention | OB | 3 |
| TOTAL: | 18 | ||
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Elective | OP | 12 |
| TOTAL: | 12 | ||
Year 4
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0431100 | Therapist’s skills and professional ethics | OB | 6 |
| S0431101 | Neuropsychology | OB | 6 |
| S0431102 | Psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological intervention techniques | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 18 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0431103 | Practicum | OB | 24 |
| S0431104 | Final-Year Project | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Elective | OP | 12 |
| TOTAL: | 12 | ||
List of Elective Modules
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0431130 | Diversity and inclusive education | OP | 6 |
| S0431132 | Conflict resolution in schools | OP | 6 |
| S0431133 | Sex and couples therapy | OP | 6 |
| S0431134 | Human resources leadership and management | OP | 6 |
| S0431135 | Coaching and leadership | OP | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0331130 | Psycho-educational Assessment and Intervention for Learning Difficulties | OP | 6 |
| S0331131 | Crisis and emergency response | OP | 6 |
| S0331132 | Educational guidance and tutorial support | OP | 6 |
| S0331133 | Legal and forensic psychology | OP | 6 |
| S0331134 | Business psychology and marketing | OP | 6 |
| S0331135 | Organisational consultancy and ergonomics | OP | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 36 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
Our degree is official, verified by the Council of Universities and fully valid in Spain, as well as in the European Higher Education Area.
It is recognised by the Education Systems of Latin America, being recognised and approved by the different Ministries of Education in Latin America:
SENESCYT, MEN (MinEducation), SEP, Mescyt, among others, automatically.
The main reason why UAX attracts students like you is the opportunity to balance your personal, professional and academic life. What sets us apart is our barrier-free distance learning approach, centred on you and your desire to learn.
What is our approach like?
What’s more, you’ll have full access to our campus in Madrid to sort out any administrative matters, get answers to your questions and enjoy the facilities it has to offer.
At UAX, you’ll be trained from day one using the real tools employed in clinical practice.
In our online degree you will have the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice in leading institutions in various fields of knowledge, thanks to our agreements with top-level entities:
A diverse and quality network of centres, designed to ensure that your training has a real impact from day one.
| COUNTRY | UNIVERSITY |
| ARGENTINA | PONTIFICAL CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF ARGENTINA |
| ARGENTINA | INTERAMERICAN OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| BELGIUM | HAUTE ECOLE DE LA PROVINCE DE LIEGE |
| CANADA | BISHOP'S UNIVERSITY |
| CHILE | UNIVERSIDAD DEL DESARROLLO |
| CHILE | UNIVERSIDAD MAYOR |
| CHILE | FURNACE FURNACE |
| CHILE | ANDRES BELLO FURNACE |
| COLOMBIA | ICESI FURNACE |
| SLOVENIA | UNIVERSITY OF MARIBOR |
| SPAIN | UNIVERSITY FERNANDO PESSOA CANARIAS |
| SPAIN | UNIVERSITAT ROVIRA I VIRGILI |
| ITALY | UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PAVIA |
| MEXICO | IBEROAMERICAN UNIVERSITY |
| PERU | CONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY |
| PORTUGAL | INSTITUTO SUPERIOR DE CIENCIAS DA SAUDE EGAS MONIZ |
| PORTUGAL | FERNANDO PESSOA UNIVERSITY |
| TURKEY | ANKARA SCIENCE UNIVERSITY |
More information at International Relations Office
A network of exam centres and spaces to enhance your university experience
Take your in-person exams at our designated centres in Spain and Latin America, so you can choose the location that best suits your needs. Centres are subject to availability and capacity.
Furthermore, as a student at UAX Online, you’ll have access to our Campus Hubs – a network of exclusive physical spaces where you can study, access libraries, work in co-working areas and connect with other students. Because studying online doesn’t mean studying alone.
Campus Hubs available in: Alcobendas, Alcorcón, Valencia San Vicente, Murcia, Barcelona, Málaga, Seville and Arganda.
Access is granted with your UAX student card, subject to availability and the opening hours of each centre.
In accordance with Royal Decree 822/2021, those who meet any of the following conditions may access the Bachelor's Degree in Psychology online:
National studies
International studies
Access by other routes
The access criteria will only be applied in those cases in which the demand for places exceeds the number of places available on the degree programme.
In the assessment of the access criteria, the student's academic record will have a value of 60% and 40% of the University's general tests which consist of:
Finally, the entrance exams comply with the principles of respect for fundamental rights and equal opportunities between men and women, the principles of equal opportunities and universal accessibility for people with disabilities and the values of a culture of peace and democratic values.
Number of places offered: 80
The UAX has a regulation on the transfer and recognition of credits that complies with the Royal Decree 822/2021.
If you already have another degree, you can access the Online Degree in Psychology with the possibility of validating ECTS. Request your free personalised study according to the recognitions agreed with the Community of Madrid.
We need to know a little bit about you so that we can provide you with a personalised service.
All fields are required
Psychology is one of the most patient-oriented professions. If you wish to study psychology, it is recommended that you enjoy dealing with people and have a helpful and service-oriented attitude.
The requirements to study a degree in psychology online are:
Be a student of baccalaureate, preferably in Health Sciences or Education, with EVAU approved.
Specific language, knowledge and psycho-technical tests.
Ranking: Academic record (70%) and competency tests (30%).
Yes, at UAX you can study the Bachelor's Degree in Psychology online, with a flexible methodology that allows you to progress in your training from anywhere and combine your studies with other responsibilities.
During the degree you will acquire a solid foundation in the main areas of psychology, such as clinical and health psychology, educational psychology, social psychology, work and organisational psychology, psychological assessment and intervention in different contexts.
In the online Bachelor's Degree in Psychology you will study subjects related to basic psychological processes, developmental psychology, psychopathology, psychological assessment, educational psychology, social psychology, work psychology, neuropsychology, psychological intervention and research methodology.
The syllabus is structured so that you acquire a scientific and practical grounding in psychology, with a progression from the fundamentals of the discipline to specialisation subjects, internships and the Final Degree Project.
You can find more information in our article on subjects in the online Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.
The online Bachelor's Degree in Psychology lasts 4 years and has 240 ECTS credits. Throughout the curriculum you will study subjects aimed at understanding human behaviour, psychological processes, assessment, intervention and the main professional fields of psychology.
The training combines theoretical content, practical activities, specialisation subjects, internships and the Bachelor's Degree Final Project.
The world of psychology is very broad and you can investigate the numerous training and professional specialisations that exist:
If you would like to find out more about the area of knowledge of each speciality in psychology, you can read our blog post on the branches of psychology.
Yes, the UAX online Bachelor's Degree in Psychology is an official university degree with 240 ECTS credits. At the end of your studies, you will obtain an official Bachelor's Degree that will allow you to continue your training with postgraduate studies, such as the Master's Degree in General Health Psychology, if you want to focus your career in the health field.
If you are studying for a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology online, you will be able to sit your exams at centres authorised by UAX, both in Spain and abroad, subject to availability for each exam session.
Yes, if you have already studied at university or have previous related training, you can request a personalised credit recognition study for the online Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.
The university will evaluate your academic transcript and the previous training you have provided to determine which subjects or credits can be recognised, in accordance with the current regulations on credit transfer and recognition.
The distance degree in psychology has many professional opportunities in different areas such as educational institutions, companies, consultancies, research centres, community services, etc., for some of them it is necessary to take a qualifying master's degree, as is the case in the health sector and health centres. If you are interested in this field, you can study the master's degree in general health psychology.
Other related degree programmes
We offer a wide range of academic programmes, so you’re sure to find one that suits you.
You can consult the academic calendar and timetables at the following link.
The Degree Monitoring and Improvement Committee is made up of the Degree's Head of Studies, External Placement Coordination, Internal Placement Coordination, Educational Innovation Coordination, TFG Coordination, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year teachers, student representatives (course delegates), alumni, the area's Quality Coordinator and PAS.
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We respond to the genuine needs of our students and staff, because we believe in the continuous improvement of our results. That is why we are always keen to hear anything you wish to tell us.
Link to the complaints and suggestions inbox.
If you’re already part of UAX, go to the ‘Customer Service: complaints, suggestions and compliments’ section on thevirtual campus and log in with your username and password.
This degree, according to RD 822/2021 (art. 34) must undergo the process of accreditation renewal. During the development of the process, an evaluation team of the Foundation for Knowledge Madrimasd will meet with different stakeholders of the degree. In addition, they provide us with a form so that any interested party can indicate to the Foundation those aspects they consider relevant to the development of this programme.
