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Manifesto · Vol. II
Est. 2010
Psychology Bachelor.
This online program is delivered fully asynchronously to learners worldwide. Coursework blends recorded seminars, live cohort sessions across timezones, and project-based assessment, so working profes…
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The catalog entry
A standard built for working learners.
Everything you need to budget your time, your tuition, and your transcript before you apply.
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Degree Level
Bachelor
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Duration
4 years
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Total Courses
38
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Total Credits
117
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ECTS Credits
232
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Delivery
Online · Asynchronous
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Language
English
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Intakes / year
3
Programme overview
What you will study — and how.
A self-paced syllabus with weekly checkpoints, asynchronous lectures, and live cohort rooms across timezones.
This online program is delivered fully asynchronously to learners worldwide. Coursework blends recorded seminars, live cohort sessions across timezones, and project-based assessment, so working professionals can balance study with their existing responsibilities.
Faculty are drawn from partner institutions across multiple continents. Every term opens with a syllabus, a clear assessment ledger, and direct access to academic advising — no commute required, no campus assumed.
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Chapter III · The curriculum ledger
Course breakdown, semester by semester.
38
courses · 117 Credits
Across 8 semesters
Across 8 semesters
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Semester 1 · term 1
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
ENG101
Academic English I
Reading, writing, and presentation skills for psychology students.
Core
3
0
3
5
BIO101
Biology for Psychology
Cell biology, neurons, and basic neuroanatomy.
Core
3
0
3
6
PHI101
Critical Thinking
Logic, reasoning, and the analysis of arguments.
Core
3
0
3
5
PSY101
Introduction to Psychology
Overview of major fields, methods, and the history of psychology.
Core
3
0
3
7
SOC101
Sociology
Social structure, group behavior, and social institutions.
Core
3
0
3
6
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Semester 2 · term 2
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
ENG102
Academic English II
Scientific writing for psychology and the social sciences.
Core
3
0
3
5
PSY104
Biopsychology
Brain structures, neurotransmitters, and behavioral neuroscience.
Core
3
0
3
6
COM101
Communication & Interviewing
Active listening, rapport, and basic interviewing skills.
Core
3
0
3
6
PSY102
Developmental Psychology
Lifespan development from infancy to old age.
Core
3
0
3
7
PSY103
Statistics in Psychology I
Descriptive statistics and basic inference with SPSS or JASP.
Core
3
0
3
6
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Semester 3 · term 3
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
PSY201
Cognitive Psychology
Attention, memory, language, and problem solving.
Core
3
0
3
7
PSY203
Personality Theories
Major personality traditions and contemporary trait models.
Core
3
0
3
6
PSY205
Research Methods I
Experimental and correlational designs in psychology.
Core
3
0
3
5
PSY202
Social Psychology
Attitudes, conformity, group dynamics, and social influence.
Core
3
0
3
6
PSY204
Statistics in Psychology II
ANOVA, regression, and effect-size reporting.
Core
3
0
3
6
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Semester 4 · term 4
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
PSY211
Abnormal Psychology
DSM-5 disorders, etiology, and assessment.
Core
3
0
3
7
PSY212
Health Psychology
Behavioral health, stress, coping, and adherence.
Core
3
0
3
6
PSY215
Learning & Behavior
Classical and operant conditioning; applied behavior analysis.
Core
3
0
3
5
PSY213
Psychological Assessment
Test theory, validity, reliability, and interpretation basics.
Core
3
0
3
6
PSY214
Research Methods II
Mixed methods, qualitative analysis, and ethics in research.
Core
3
0
3
6
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Semester 5 · term 5
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
PSY301
Clinical Psychology
Major therapy models and the clinician’s role across settings.
Core
3
0
3
7
PSY302
Counseling Skills & Ethics
Foundational counseling micro-skills and ethical practice.
Core
3
0
3
7
PSY332
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Cultural variation in cognition, emotion, and behavior.
Elective
3
0
3
5
PSY331
Forensic Psychology
Psych–law interface, eyewitness, and risk assessment.
Elective
3
0
3
5
PSY303
Industrial & Organizational Psych.
Selection, training, motivation, and engagement at work.
Core
3
0
3
6
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Semester 6 · term 6
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
PSY312
Child & Adolescent Psychology
Developmental psychopathology and family systems.
Core
3
0
3
6
PSY311
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Core CBT protocols and case formulation.
Core
3
0
3
6
PSY313
Neuropsychology
Brain–behavior relationships and clinical neuropsych assessment.
Core
3
0
3
6
PSY341
Positive Psychology
Well-being, strengths, and meaning research.
Elective
3
0
3
5
PSY342
Sport & Performance Psychology
Mental skills, motivation, and team dynamics in performance.
Elective
3
0
3
5
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Semester 7 · term 7
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
RES401
Advanced Research Methods
Multivariate methods and pre-registered research design.
Core
3
0
3
6
PSY451
Practicum / Field Placement
Supervised placement in a community or clinical setting.
Core
0
6
3
7
PSY401
Psychotherapy Approaches
Comparative review of major therapeutic schools.
Core
3
0
3
6
PSY471
Trauma & Crisis Intervention
Psychological first aid, PTSD, and crisis response.
Elective
3
0
3
6
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Semester 8 · term 8
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
PSY482
Addiction & Substance Use
Models of addiction and evidence-based treatment.
Elective
3
0
3
6
PSY481
Digital Mental Health
Tele-therapy, app-based interventions, and chatbots in care.
Elective
3
0
3
6
PSY483
Group & Family Therapy
Process work, systems theory, and family-based intervention.
Elective
3
0
3
6
CAP402
Senior Thesis
Independent empirical or theoretical thesis, defended publicly.
Core
0
8
6
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Chapter IV · What graduates leave with
A degree built to be used.
Every outcome below is part of the program contract — not a marketing add-on.
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A global cohort
Study alongside peers from dozens of countries — every cohort is intentionally international.
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Async & live blend
Recorded seminars you watch on your timezone, plus optional live rooms each week with faculty.
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Transferable credit
ECTS-aligned credits accepted by partner institutions for transfer or further graduate study.
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Career-aware mentoring
Every program pairs you with an academic advisor and access to the alumni mentoring network.
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Accredited and audited
Curricula reviewed annually against accreditation standards listed on our charter page.
Chapter V · Admissions snapshot
Tuition, intakes, and the paperwork.
Numbers you can budget against. Every figure routes through admin settings — what you see here is what the bursar publishes.
$19 / cr
Per-credit rate
Locked for the length of your degree at admission.
$50
Application fee
Non-refundable; waived for partner-agency referrals.
3 / yr
Intakes per year
Rolling admissions, three terms a year.
60 days before each term
Application window
Apply early to lock the published rate.
Chapter VI · Common questions
Before you apply.
The answers most working learners ask first — collected and updated by admissions.
Is the degree fully online — or are there required visits?
Every part of this program is delivered online. Lectures are recorded for asynchronous study, live cohort rooms run across multiple timezones, and assessments are completed through the student portal. No in-person attendance is required to enroll, study, or graduate.
How is the diploma issued and verified?
A physical diploma is mailed to the address on file once the degree is conferred. A verifiable digital credential is also published to our certificate verification portal — anyone can confirm authenticity using the document number and the student’s name.
Can I transfer credits in or out?
Yes. Credits earned at accredited institutions are evaluated against the curriculum on a course-by-course basis. Outgoing credits are ECTS-aligned and accepted by partner universities for graduate study or transfer.
What is the time commitment per week?
A typical full-time term load is 12 credit hours and runs about 18–22 hours of study per week, including recorded lectures, readings, and assignments. Part-time pacing is supported — you set the load each term within your degree window.
What support do online students receive?
Each student is paired with an academic advisor at admission. You also have access to the digital library, an alumni mentor network, and admissions video sessions across timezones for any administrative question — every channel is online.
Is the program accredited?
Yes. The full list of accrediting bodies and partner memberships is maintained on our accreditation page and reviewed annually. The page is the canonical source — please refer to it for the most current accreditors.
Closing · Vol. II
Begin the next chapter — on your timezone.
Submit an application for Psychology, or speak to admissions in a video session at a time that suits you.