Environmental Psychology (PSY2005)
The course addresses psychological, social, aesthetic, and regular relations between humans and their physical environment and is closely linked to topics such as stress, restitution, and well-being. It will also provide an introduction to the environmental and psychological understanding regarding the human influence on and the reaction to climate change.
- Campus
- Lillehammer
- Duration
- Autumn semester (August-December)
- Structure
- Full time
- Credits
- 10 ECTS
- Teaching language
- EN
- Startup
- August
- Application deadline
- May 1, 2026
About the course
This is a 5th-semester course of the 6-semester Bachelor of Psychology (Norwegian degree).
Participation in mandatory seminars, in addition to the submission of written work or an oral presentation, must be completed to qualify for the exam. Graded A-F, where E is the minimum for passing the exam.
For a further description of the course, check out the study plan, which can be found in the drop-down list named "Curricula and courses".
Course combinations
You can find a list of related courses in the drop-down list named "Possible course combinations".
Number of spots
There are twenty (20) spots for exchange students. If there are more applicants than spots, a selection will be made. Students with relevant psychology backgrounds will be prioritised.
Prerequisites
None, but a relevant background in Psychology is highly recommended, as this is a 3rd year course.
Schedule
The course schedule will be published after 01 June for the following autumn semester.
Syllabus
Students need to purchase the course syllabus. However, online articles will be free through the INN student account. Detailed information will be provided to accepted students.
Curricula and courses
For detailed information on the course, view the study plan.
Possible course combinations
During the autumn semester, English bachelor courses are available in several semesters throughout our various degrees (e.g., 1st, 3rd, and 5th). Students may mix courses from different years, disciplines, and faculties as long as they meet the listed prerequisites.
Guaranteed combinations in autumn 2026
The following combinations are guaranteed to fit. However, combining courses from various disciplines may cause some course collisions.
- Health Psychology (10 ECTS)
- Norwegian Language course for beginners (7,5 ECTS)
- Social Psychology (10 ECTS)
Or
- Comparative Politics (10 ECTS)
- International Environmental Law (10 ECTS)
- Nature in Crisis: Ethical and Philosophical Problems (10 ECTS)
- Norwegian Language course for beginners (7,5 ECTS)
- Social Psychology (10 ECTS)
Other course combinations
If you are interested in a combination of courses not included in the list above, this is not guaranteed. We can only inform whether it is possible when the course schedule has been published.
It is possible to apply for uncertain combinations, but in such cases, the LA/OLA cannot be signed by the International Office until the schedule is confirmed.
Application deadline and admission
Exchange students
This single course is only available to exchange students from our partner institutions. To find out whether you are eligible for an exchange study at the University of Inland Norway, contact your home institution. All exchange students must be nominated by their home institution before they can apply.
Information on the application process and the latest semester information will be sent by email to all nominated students. You will apply for relevant courses as part of your exchange application. Please review the application guidelines for preparing the required documents and applying for the exchange.
Students enrolled in other studies at INN
If you are enrolled in a Bachelor's degree at INN and would like to take this course as an elective, please contact your Faculty. The International Office does not know which electives you can choose from.
How much does it cost?
Free for exchange students.
Contact us
- kine.skjaervik@inn.no
- Phone
- +47 61 28 85 00