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Psychology department


Head of department
Katija Kalebić Jakupčević, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
E-mail: kkalebicjakupcevic@ffst.hr

Vice Head of Department:
Darko Hren, Ph.D., Associate Professor

Secretary for department
E-mail:  tajnistvo_psy@ffst.hr

ECTS coordinator
Bruno Barać, PhD, Senior Assistant
E-mail: bbarac@ffst.hr

Department Secretary
Marin Sarić, mag.nov et rel. publ. 
E-mail: msaric@ffst.hr
Phone: 00385 21/545-563

 

UNDERGRADUATE STUDY PROGRAM PSYCHOLOGY

The Croatian Ministry of Science and Education has approved the new undergraduate study program Psychology and the first generation of students started their study in October 2021.
The program lasts three years, the classes are entirely in English, and graduates obtain 180 ECTS and the title University Baccalaureus of Psychology (univ. bacc. psych.). Students learn about the different psychological disciplines and theoretical orientations, acquire research methodology skills, and obtain a basic knowledge of scientific disciplines that intersect with psychology (e.g., philosophy, anthropology, sociology).

The study program is in full accordance with the requirements of EuroPsy, a European Standard of education and professional training in psychology set by the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations. Therefore, the students who complete the program may continue their studies on any psychology master program in the EU.
The annual tuition fee is 6000 Euro, and the enrolment quota is 34 students. Two additional places without tuition are reserved for Croatian students of lower socioeconomic status (for details about requirements, the admissions process, and scholarship selection process, see here).

Classes are hold at the University of Split, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and other parts of the University such as the School of Medicine. The program is taught by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences staff and collaborating teachers from other Croatian and international universities. The mentoring system provides each student with a mentor-teacher who will advise the student regarding the study or specific academic interests. According to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences regulations, students may also spend one or more semesters at one of the European Universities.

 

GRADUATE STUDY PROGRAM PSYCHOLOGY

In July 2024, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split was granted a license to conduct a master's university program in Psychology. The program will commence in the academic year 2024/2025. It lasts two years, and the instruction is entirely in English. Graduates will earn 120 ECTS credits and the title University Master of Psychology.


The master's program is designed to provide students with theoretical and methodological knowledge in fundamental and applied areas of psychology, as well as the development of specific professional and generic skills necessary for psychological practice and scientific research work.
The study program is in full accordance with the requirements of EuroPsy, a European Standard of education and professional training in psychology set by the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations.
The annual tuition fee is 6000 euros, and the enrollment quota is 34 students.
The program is delivered by staff from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and collaborators from other Croatian and international universities.

In addition to offering the program in English, a distinctive feature of this program is the extent of practical training included in the curriculum. Students are expected to undertake practical training throughout the entire third semester of the master's program, either within or outside the Republic of Croatia, with a total workload of 270 hours (30 ECTS).
 


Contacts

Address
Poljička cesta 35
21000 Split

Email: info.psychology@ffst.hr

Head of Department:
Katija Kalebić Jakupčević, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
 

Vice Head of Department:
Darko Hren, Ph.D., Associate Professor

ECTS coordinator:
Bruno Barać, Senior Assistant

Department Secretary:
telephone: 021/545-563
 
 

EMPLOYEES AND COURSES

Full Professor

prof. dr. sc. Darko Hren Email  
prof. dr. sc. Goran Kardum Email 206
prof. dr. sc. Ina Reić Ercegovac Email  

Assistant Professor

doc. dr. sc. Ivan Buljan Email  
doc. dr. sc. Ivana Jadrić Email  
doc. dr. sc. Katija Kalebić Jakupčević Email  
doc. dr. sc. Linda Lušić Kalcina Email  

Senior Assistant

dr. sc. Bruno Barać Email  

Assistant

Paula Andabak Pivac Email  
mag. Lana Pehar Email  

Full professor

prof. dr. sc. Dean Ajduković Email  
prof. dr. sc. Marina Ajduković Email  
prof. dr. sc. Zoran Đogaš  

Full Professor

prof. dr. sc. Toni Babarović Email  
prof. dr. sc. Tihana Brkljačić  
prof. dr. sc. Josip Burušić Email  
prof. dr. sc. Renata Pecotić Email  
prof. dr. sc. Silvija Ručević Email  
prof. Leila Selimbegović Email  
prof. dr. sc. Iva Šverko Email  
prof. dr. sc. Maja Valić  

Full Professor

red. prof. art. dr. art. Jasmina Pacek  

Associate Professor

izv. prof. dr. sc. Tomislav Franić Email  
izv. prof. dr. sc. Renata Glavak Tkalić Email  

Assistant Professor

doc. dr. sc. Ana Havelka Meštrović Email  
doc. dr. sc. Dino Krupić  
doc. dr. sc. Nikola Marangunić Email  
doc. Sanela Marušić Janković Email  
doc. dr. sc. Boris Milavić Email  
doc. dr. sc. Ivana Pavlinac Dodig  
doc. dr. sc. Bruna Profaca  
doc. Lynette Šikić-Mićanović Email  
doc. dr. sc. Ana Šimunić Email  

Senior Assistant

Antonija Mijatović  
dr. sc. Josip Razum  

Others

nasl. pred. Divna Blažev Email  
nasl. doc. Mirta Blažev Email  
Ivana Dević Email  
dr. sc. Arta Dodaj Email  
mag. Ana Kostović  
nasl. pred. Marijana Petrić Maršić  
dr. sc. Maja Rogić Vidaković  
nasl. pred. Nelija Rudolfi  
Ružica Vorgić Krvavica Email  
nasl. pred. Iva Žegura Email  
Title Semester Program External URL INFO
Academic skills 1 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system 1 undergraduate  
Anthropology 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Applied psychometrics 1 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Applied research methods 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Applied Research Methods I 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Applied Research Methods II 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Bachelor Thesis 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Basics of Developmental Psychology 1 integrated undergraduate and graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Basics of Psychometrics 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
BA thesis 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Biological foundations of psychological processes 2 undergraduate  
Clinical assessment 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Clinical Psychology 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 5
Contemporary educational psychology 1 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Developmental Psychology 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Developmental Psychology 1 1 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Developmental Psychology 2 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Developmental Psychology of Adulthood and Aging 3 undergraduate  
Developmental psychology of childhood and adolescence 2 undergraduate  
Developmental Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence 2 integrated undergraduate and graduate  
Educational Psihology 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 5
Educational Psychology 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 5
Emotion and motivation 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Ethics and Psychology 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 5
Group Processes 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 5
History of psychology 1 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Human resource management 1 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Intelligence, Thinking and Language 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Interpersonal and communication skills 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Introduction to psychology 1 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Introduction to research methods 1 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
MA thesis 4 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
MA Thesis 10 integrated undergraduate and graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 10
Neuropsychology 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Perception, learning and memory 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Personality 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Predictive multivariate analyses 1 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Professional Skills and Career Planning 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 5
Psychological counselling 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Psychology of Consciousness 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Psychology of Early Learning 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Psychology of Learning and Teaching 3 integrated undergraduate and graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Psychology of Motivation and Socialization in the Classroom 4 integrated undergraduate and graduate  
Psychology of organizations 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Psychology of parenthood 1 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Psychopathology 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Psychotherapy models and modalities 1 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Qualitative Research Designs 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Quantitative Research Designs 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Social Psychology 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Statistics I 1 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Statistics II 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Statistics in Pedagogy 7 integrated undergraduate and graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 7
Statistics in Pedagogy 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Statistics in Sociology 1 1 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Statistics in Sociology 2 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
The work of psychologist in school environment 2 graduate  
Work and Organisational Psychology 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 5
Adult Education 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
AI language models 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Attachement across the life-span 1, 3, 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1, 3, 5
Attachment across the Life-span 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Bachelor Thesis (Pedagogy) 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Behavioral Addictions 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Child Abuse and Neglect 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Developmental psychopathology 1, 3 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1, 3
Developmental psychopathology 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Eating Disorders 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Health Psychology 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Inclusive Environments 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 5
Introduction to Dance Movement Therapy 1 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Judgment and Decision Making 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Leadership in cross-cultural settings 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Loss, death and grieving 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Media Psychology 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
New Methodological Practices in Research in Psychology 5 undergraduate  
Philosophical Counselling 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Prevention of Behavioral Problems 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Psychological aspects of digital media 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Psychology of children's drawings 4 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Psychology of education 1 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Psychology of Games and Play 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Psychology of Human-Animal Bond 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Psychology of Motivation and Socialization in the Classroom 1 graduate  
Psychology of Music 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Psychology of Religion 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Psychology of Religiosity 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Psychology of Sport and Exercise 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Psychology of the Self 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 5
Psychology of the Sexuality 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Society designed well-being 1 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Stress at Workplace 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Third wave in CBT: Dialectical-behavioral therapy 1 graduate  
Trauma and trauma informed care 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Violence in Close Relationships 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Violence in close ties 2, 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2, 4

Undergraduate study program Psychology

Graduate study program Psychology

FORMS AND RULEBOOKS

News

17.04.2025
Psychology students participated in the 3rd International Lifestyle Medicine Congress as volunteers in the organizational part of the event. The congress featured a range of topics related to lifestyle medicine, with a particular emphasis on the need for an interdisciplinary approach in planning interventions and in everyday professional practice. We hope that the students were able to see where their role in this process might be once they graduate. We are also pleased that students from the first to the fourth year of study took part, and we hope they will respond in large numbers again in the future.
26.03.2025
As part of the Career Days at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Department of Psychology, in collaboration with the Career Management Office at the University of Split, organized a panel discussion for students who will begin their professional internship next semester. The panel was held on March 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM, where participants presented internship opportunities in various organizations and shared their experiences from professional settings. Representatives from four organizations participated in the panel, providing students with insights into working in their institutions and what they can expect if they choose to intern with them: OTP Bank – Meri Đula Ercegović introduced the role of an organizational psychologist, emphasizing the psychological aspects of work and human resource management. III Gymnasium Split – Ivana Jambrović familiarized students with the challenges and benefits of working in the education system, highlighting the importance of psychological support for both students and parents. HNK Hajduk – Ante Ivišić spoke about the role of a psychologist in a sports environment, supporting children under the organization’s care and working with teams. Feniks Association – Marina Vidović presented the association’s work and explained how students can contribute to providing psychosocial support to vulnerable groups. The panel, moderated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivan Buljan, was highly beneficial for students, as it allowed them to gain firsthand insights into different work environments, the key competencies required in each field, and expectations for future interns. The organizers announced that similar events would continue in the future to help students establish strong connections with potential employers and better prepare for the job market.
09.03.2025
As part of the organization of the Center for Research and Education in the Field of Human Rights, Dr. Flavia Susana Arrigoni from the University of Cádiz was a guest lecturer. She gave a lecture on gender-based violence to students of pedagogy and sociology. Dr. Arrigoni also held meetings with the Head of the Department of Psychology, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katija Kalebić Jakupčević.
17.01.2025
We are pleased to invite you to the first international scientific and professional conference  PSYCHOLOGY IN TRANSITION: ADAPTING TO RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD , organised by the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Split, which will be held on 19th September 2025 in Split, Croatia.  
26.11.2024
On Friday and Saturday, November 22 and 23, as part of a project run by the Split-based association Most, a training session titled "Become a Storytelling Aunt" was held. This well-established project, recognized in numerous cities across Croatia and involving hundreds of volunteers over the years, was joined by our psychology students. The two-day training was organized in collaboration with the Marko Marulić City Library and the Split University Hospital Center (KBC Split). Its primary goal is to prepare volunteers to brighten the evenings of hospitalized children in KBC Split through storytelling.
29.10.2024
Students of the Psychology study program volunteered at the 35th FICE International World Congress, which took place from October 23 to 25, 2024 , in Split. FICE International (Fédération Internationale des Communautés Educatives) globalna je mreža organizacija i stručnjaka u području skrbi za djecu i mlade te izvaninstitucionalne skrbi iz više od 45 zemalja. FICE održava kontakte s UNESCO-m, UNICEF-om, Vijećem Europe i ECOSOC-om. Također je član UN-ove NGO skupine za prava djeteta i član ENSACT-a.
21.10.2024
On Friday, October 18, we participated in the international symposium, "Modern Perspectives on Mental Health: Integrating Evidence-Based Medicine for Effective Care."  We are proud of our students who visited the conference, but especially of nine psychology students—Ana Ćukušić, Barbara Ćaćić, Ivana Periš, Lana Paladin, Lucija Šimunović, Nando Breški, Nika Vuco, Renata Orhanović, and Tea Vranković—who presented their final thesis papers, collaborations with the University of Split Hospital Centre, and summer projects as poster presentations. Congratulations to Barbara Ćaćić and Nika Vuco for winning prizes for 2 out of the 3 best abstracts at the conference. We thank the organizers for their efforts and lecturers for insightful day and we look forward to more conferences in 2025.
19.09.2024
Admission into 1st year University Graduate Study Program Psychology in academic year 2024./2025.
15.07.2024
The Agency for Science and Higher Education  issued a licence to deliver a graduate study programme in Psychology in English to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split. The official application procedure for the study program will begin once the study program is registered in the Register of the Ministry of Science, Education, and Youth, with the planned start of classes at the beginning of the 2024/2025 academic year.
09.07.2024
The first ever Bachelor's thesis in the Psychology program has been defended! Student Nika Vuco successfully defended her final thesis titled: "Patterns of Use and Attitudes Towards Statistics in Psychological Profession: A Cross-Sectional Study", earning an excellent grade (5). The thesis assessment committee included associate professor Darko Hren, Lana Pehar, MPsy, and assistant professor Ivan Buljan (mentor). We wish Nika all the best in her future education!
31.05.2024
Third-year students of the Psychology study program participated in the international conference "Days of Psychology" in Zadar in 2024. They were active participants, presenting a total of three posters and two oral presentations that showcased the empirical research they had conducted.
24.04.2024
Our second-year students, Barbara Trlaja and Ana Ćukušić, participated in the Erasmus+ project "The Art of Support! Psychological first aid for youth workers" which was held in Tsaghkadzor (Armenia) from April 5 to  April 13. This type of mobility belongs to short-term exchanges, i.e. training.
02.04.2024
In November 2023, the Department of Psychology had the opportunity to participate and showcase its program at the Dubrovnik EXPO fair held in Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik EXPO is a pivotal event in the region fostering education and uniting businesses, higher education institutions, youth, and the wider public. Bruno Barać represented the department at the event, and participated as a panelist in the discussion titled: "ANIMUS TRISTIS IN CORPORE SANO".
02.04.2024
On December 19, 2023, as part of the Advent event, a mental health discussion took place at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. This discussion was spearheaded by the Center for Student Counseling and the Department of Psychology.
21.09.2023
Dear students; classes begin on October 2nd, 2023. (Monday) according to the schedule/timetable available on the Department's website.
21.09.2023
  The official reception for the 1st year students will take place on October 2nd 2023 (Monday), 9 am in the classroom P3.
10.05.2023
Undergraduate Psychology student Marta Penava had the opportunity to represent our Department at the 6 th Regional Meeting of Psychology Students in Rijeka, which took place during the period of 4 th till 6 th of May 2023. She was the youngest active participant of the conference who presented her review titled “The Influence of Music on the Mood”. After the presentation, which was accepted positively, a discussion followed. In future we hope to have more student presentations.
10.05.2023
Last Friday, we had a visit from our colleagues from Helsinki, from the Social Psychology program at the Faculty of Political Sciences. In the afternoon, both groups of students attended a series of lectures and workshops about social influence. Many thanks to our students: Mariia Shmatkova and Bruno Kačer, for helping in the preparation of materials and presentation. We are looking forward to more similar visits in the future and sharing experiences.
11.04.2023
Dear Students, The  Junior Researcher Programme  (JRP) is currently looking for Bachelor’s and Master’s students in psychology to become a Junior Researcher at jSchool 2023. The jSchool enables psychology students from around the world to conduct a 13-month research project under the supervision of early-career researchers, as well as an opportunity to network and meet other students and early-career researchers. This year’s jSchool will occur from  31st July to 6th   of August 2023  in Siena, Italy. This year’s theme will be  Biased beliefs: The psychology of irrationality and its consequences.   Junior Researchers can select from six proposed projects and will help to develop this study idea further in their teams during jSchool and the following 13 months within the structure of the JRP. The programme finishes with the annual JRP Conference held at Corpus Christi College at the University of Cambridge. More information on this year’s projects and the application can be found on our  website .   Before you apply, please make sure you have read the  application guidance  document. If you are wondering if you are eligible to apply, please check out our interactive  eligibility checker . Applications are open until  23:59 CEST on the 8 th  of May 2023 via  this form . If you have any questions, you are very welcome to contact us ( jschool@pscholars.org ). We are also hosting a Q&A session on Zoom for any questions you might want to ask us directly. We are hosting two sessions to accommodate more people and take time zones into account, but they will otherwise be the same. The first session will be held  on Saturday, 15th April, at 5 pm CEST.  You can register for it  HERE . The second session will be held on  Saturday, 29th April, at 10 am CEST,  and you can register for it  HERE .  
29.09.2022
The official reception for the 1st year of the study program Psychology took place on Monday, October 3, 2022 in the classroom P3. The Vice-Dean for Teaching and Student Affairs, associate professor Ina Reić Ercegovac, greeted the students in the name of the Dean, full professor Gloria Vickov and the Faculty Management, and wished them a succesful academic year. The Head of the Department, assistant professor Katija Kalebić Jakupčević, presented the teaching and administrative staff of the Department and wished the students a warm welcome to the Faculty. Photoalbum
07.07.2021
Applicants who are not native English speakers or have not completed secondary or higher education in the English-speaking education system must submit proof of English language competency (TOEFL, IELTS, CAE; C1 Level). Cambridge and Oxford certificates issued by foreign language schools outside the Republic of Croatia are also recognized. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences require C1 level according to CEFR classification. To see the corresponding scores from other testing systems please visit: Compare TOEFL® Scores:  https://www.ets.org/toefl/institutions/scores/compare/ IELTS and the CEFR:  https://www.ielts.org/ielts-for-organisations/common-european-framework Mapping ETS’ tests onto the CEFR:  https://www.etsglobal.org/us/en/content/common-european-framework-reference-languages Cambridge English Scale Score Converter:  https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/scale-score-converter/ Pearson GSE Converter:  https://www.english.com/gsescoreconverter/