Psychosocial Support (BAA)

Enrolment Conditions

Enrolment in the 1st Year

You may enrol in the first year of the study programme Psychosocial Support (BAA) if:

• you have completed the general matura
• you have completed the vocational matura or the final examination under an appropriate upper secondary vocational education programme
• you completed any four-year upper secondary education programme before 1 June 1995

Candidates who have completed an equivalent education abroad also meet the conditions for enrolment.

Selection Criteria in the Case of Limited Enrolment
The faculty may limit enrolment if the number of applications significantly exceeds the number of available places. In the case of limited enrolment, candidates from points A, B, and C are selected based on:

• overall performance in the final examination, vocational matura, or general matura – 60%
• overall academic performance in the 3rd and 4th year of secondary school – 40%

Differential exams are subject to an additional fee (see Price List) and must be paid before applying for the exam. All differential exams must be completed before enrolment.

Enrolment in the 2nd Year (According to Transfer Criteria)

Direct enrolment into the 2nd year of the study programme Psychosocial Support (BAA) is possible for:

• graduates of post-secondary vocational programmes adopted after 1 January 1994, provided they meet the conditions for enrolment in a higher professional study programme. Candidates must complete differential exams arising from differences between programmes. These are prescribed by the competent body of SASS, up to a total of 30 ECTS. For any transfer into the 2nd year, the candidate must have already completed at least the courses: Interpersonal Communication Techniques and Mental Health and Personal Growth
• candidates transferring on the basis of recognised exams previously completed in other (Bologna) study programmes of the same level

Enrolment in the 3rd Year (According to Transfer Criteria)

Direct enrolment into the 3rd year of the study programme Psychosocial Support (BAA) is possible for:

• graduates of post-secondary programmes adopted before 1 January 1994, provided they meet the conditions for enrolment in a higher professional study programme
• graduates of higher professional study programmes adopted before 11 June 2004, provided they meet the conditions for enrolment in a higher professional study programme
• graduates of first-cycle (Bologna) higher professional or university study programmes, provided they meet the conditions for enrolment in a higher professional study programme

Candidates from points a), b), and c) must complete differential exams from selected courses of the first and second year, prescribed by the competent body of SASS, up to a total of 45 ECTS, based on identified programme differences. For transfers into the 3rd year, candidates must have already completed at least the courses: Interpersonal Communication Techniques and Non-directive Counselling

• candidates transferring on the basis of recognised exams previously completed in other (Bologna) study programmes of the same level
• Candidates who have completed an equivalent education abroad also meet the conditions for enrolment.

Applications for transfer are assessed individually in accordance with the procedure defined by the Statute of SASS.

For all international students enrolled in this study programme, a B2 level of Slovenian or English is strongly recommended. Students are expected to continue improving their Slovenian/English language skills throughout their studies.

Enrolment Instructions

Information regarding enrolment and application deadlines for the academic year 2026/27 is available at the link.

Tuition Fee

Payment options allow for a single payment or installment payment (up to 5 installments) with the following due dates: upon enrolment, no later than 30 November, 31 January, 31 March, and 31 May of the current academic year.
For installment payments, an administrative fee of 30.00 EUR is charged for each installment.

Details regarding study costs are available in the Price list.

Course Structure and Schedule

The programme is delivered as a part-time study. The organisation of the part-time study process is specifically adapted to the needs of students who are employed or have other commitments. For the delivery of contact hours, the faculty also uses various modern information and communication technologies (such as the online classroom).

The study takes place at two locations:

• Nova Gorica, at the headquarters of the faculty (Gregorčičeva ulica 19)
  
• Ljubljana, at the branch unit (Leskoškova 9e)

Lectures and seminars are generally held two to three times per week (Mon–Fri) in the afternoon between 16:00 and 20:00, with some exceptions. Other contact hours are delivered via ICT tools. If the volume of lectures and seminars cannot be completed during weekdays, some sessions may exceptionally take place on Saturdays.

For students who cannot attend certain scheduled sessions, the faculty offers the Study+ Support package, which provides additional flexibility in following the study programme.

* In exceptional circumstances (public health measures, illness, etc.), we reserve the right to make minor adjustments.
** If the number of newly enrolled students at a part-time study location is below the threshold specified in the call for enrolment, the faculty may decide to conduct the programme in the form of consultations only or not to deliver the programme at that location.
*** A list of courses for which mandatory physical attendance is required despite the purchase of the Study+ Support package is available by contacting: urniki@fuds.si.

Study for International Students

International students are offered the possibility to study in English.

• International students attend lectures and seminars in English in those courses where an English-language delivery is provided alongside the Slovenian version.
• For other courses, individual or group consultations in English are organised, provided that at least one international student is enrolled in the course. In some courses, attendance at additional lecture or seminar sessions may be required; students are informed of this in advance via the timetable.

At the beginning of the academic year, students complete a survey regarding their interest in English-language consultations. If they select this option, regular attendance is expected.

Students who use the Study+ Support package have access to recordings of consultations, provided that at least one student attended the session.

Study+ Support Package

By purchasing the Study+ Support package, you you secure maximum flexibility and a premium study experience tailored to your lifestyle. In addition to comprehensive faculty support, you gain access to the following enhanced services designed to help you achieve your academic goals:

• Live participation in most lectures and seminars via Zoom. Be present and actively involved, wherever you are.
• Year-round access to recordings of most lectures and seminars. Enjoy continuous access to a wide range of recorded lectures and seminars. Your personal knowledge base remains available for revision and consolidation until the end of the autumn examination period.
• Responsive administrative and technical support. To ensure faster and more efficient handling of your study-related matters, we remove administrative and technical obstacles that could slow you down. Through the Student Affairs Office at a click and Technical SOS services, we provide a responsive study infrastructure that moves at your pace, with immediate access to solutions via the centralised Study+ Info Hub.
• 20% discount on professional training programmes. Benefit from a 20% discount on professional development courses focused on soft skills and actively strengthen your digital agility. The competencies you gain will further enhance your CV and increase your competitiveness in the labour market.

The Study+ Support package can be ordered upon enrolment or at any time during the academic year via the Web Office. Package pricing for the academic year is available on our Price List page. Study with the Study+ Support package will be available from the 2026/27 academic year onwards.

A list of courses that require mandatory physical attendance despite the purchase of the Study+ Support package can be obtained by emailing urniki@fuds.si.

Curriculum

The Psychosocial Support (BAA) study programme is structured so that each semester comprises 30 ECTS credits, and each academic year comprises 60 ECTS credits. The programme lasts three years, and students must complete a total of 180 ECTS credits.

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Elective Courses

Legend: ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) — credit points

In the current academic year, the faculty offers a selection of elective courses from the full catalogue. The list of elective courses offered in the current academic year is available at urniki@fuds.si.

Students may also complete elective courses within other comparable study programmes at SASS or at other higher education institutions. The procedure is defined in the Rules on Verification and Assessment of Student Knowledge, which is available on the Regulations page.

The (new) curriculum (adopted at the Senate meeting on 23 November 2020) includes all amendments and applies to all students. In addition, updates to certain course syllabi were adopted by the SASS Senate on 10 September 2021 and 28 January 2023; all current course syllabi are published on the website. Note: The previous curriculum is no longer implemented. Older content is available in the Archive of Previous Study Programmes.

Practical Training

Practical training plays an important role in the Psychosocial Support study programme due to its applied and practice-oriented nature. SASS organises work-based or professional practical training (internship) for students enrolled in this programme.
Given the nature of the work of psychosocial counsellors, it is essential that students gain early exposure to real working environments during their studies. This enables them to become familiar with the challenges, processes, and methods of work in this field, while also applying the knowledge acquired in the study programme.

Check our Partner Organisations for Internships at the link.

Assessment of Knowledge

The assessment system is designed to encourage continuous work, active learning, and steady student progress. Various forms of assessment are used, including mid-term tests, written and oral exams, seminar papers, projects, portfolios, and reports on practical training.

The methods of assessment are defined in the course syllabi, which are published on the website.

Students may apply for recognition of previously completed exams or other obligations if they are comparable in content to the requirements of the programme. More information on the Recognition of exams.

Progression Through Study Years

To progress to the next study year, a student must complete at least 45 ECTS from the previous year when advancing from the first to the second year. To progress from the second to the third year, the student must have completed all obligations from the first year and at least 45 ECTS from the second year. If differential exams are prescribed, they must be completed before progression.

In exceptional cases—such as illness, parenthood, or officially granted special status—a conditional enrolment into the next study year is possible. The decision is made by the Dean, based on the proposal of the Student and Academic Affairs Commission.

Termination of student status: Student status is terminated in the cases defined by the Higher Education Act and the Statute of SASS.

Additional Year (“Absolventski Staž”): After completing the final semester, a student who has not yet graduated may exercise the right to an additional year (“absolventski staž”). This is possible only immediately after the completion of the final semester, and only if the student has not repeated a year or changed the study programme or study track. If the student has repeated a year or changed the programme, their student status ends immediately after the completion of the final semester.

Requirements for Completing the Study Programme

To complete the programme, a student must fulfil all study obligations prescribed by the curriculum, amounting to 180 ECTS credits.

A student who enrols in the second year of the Psychosocial Support (BAA) programme after completing a higher professional study programme adopted after 1 January 1994 must complete all prescribed differential exams and the regular study obligations of the second and third year, totalling at least 120 ECTS.

If a student enrols directly in the third year after completing a higher professional study programme adopted before 1 January 1994, they must complete all prescribed differential exams and the regular study obligations of the third year, totalling at least 60 ECTS.

Acquired Competences

Graduates of the Psychosocial Support (BAA) programme are qualified to provide forms of psychosocial support to a wide range of populations, such as adolescents, older adults, patients, migrants, individuals with mental health difficulties, people with addictions, the unemployed, the homeless, offenders, employees, and managers in organisations and institutions. Throughout their studies, students develop competences that enable them to carry out the professional tasks envisaged within the field.

These competences apply to students enrolled in the 1st year of the study programme in the academic year 2021/22. For students enrolled in the 2nd and 3rd year in 2021/22, as well as for all students enrolled in the programme up to and including the academic year 2020/21, the previous programme competences apply, provided that students are progressing regularly in their studies. (PREVIOUS PROGRAMME COMPETENCES)