Bosnia and Herzegovina is at a critical juncture, facing challenges shared by modern societies worldwide—ecological sustainability, digital transformation, globalisation, and transparent governance. These pressing issues require fundamental changes in how we understand work and societal roles, and psychology is key to driving this transformation. The SPOT programme equips you with the psychological expertise to lead in these areas, empowering you to actively shape the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

With a master’s degree in psychology, a wide range of career opportunities opens up in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Psychologists in the country work across various sectors, applying their skills in diagnostics, intervention design, and evaluation. Whether you are interested in healthcare, education, research, or organisational psychology, Bosnia and Herzegovina offers diverse settings for psychologists to make an impact.

Educational psychologists play a vital role in the development of students, offering prevention programmes, career guidance, and counselling for students, parents, and teachers. They work in:

• Schools and kindergartens
• Career counselling centres

This field allows psychologists to positively influence the educational system and support the mental well-being of young people.

In the corporate world, organisational psychologists focus on recruitment, improving HR processes, and enhancing workplace productivity. You can find opportunities in:

• IT companies
• Banks
• Employment agencies
• The hospitality industry

Organisational psychologists play a key role in boosting employee satisfaction, fostering teamwork, and supporting leadership development within companies.

For those passionate about research, there are numerous opportunities to design and implement studies, evaluate programmes, and create policy recommendations. Psychologists in research roles often work with:

• International organisations
• Embassies
• Local NGOs

This path allows you to contribute to significant social and policy changes through evidence-based research.

Psychologists also have opportunities in the governance sector, where they contribute to public systems by preparing strategic documents and action plans, as well as monitoring and evaluating governmental actions. These roles can be found in:

• State agencies
• Public governance institutions

By working in governance, psychologists can help shape policies that affect mental health and social well-being on a national scale.

If you decide to pursue further studies and obtain the necessary qualifications, you may aim for a career in clinical psychology where you will focus on diagnosing and treating mental health issues, offering counselling, psychotherapy, and monitoring the effectiveness of treatments. Clinical psychologists often work in:

• Mental health centres
• Hospitals (both primary and secondary care)
• Social protection settings such as centres for social work
• Public and private counselling centres

For those interested in private practice, many clinical psychologists also choose to establish their own psychotherapy centres or diagnostic agencies.

SPOT graduates are the leaders Bosnia and Herzegovina needs—experts equipped to contribute to a better, more sustainable future.