Psychology
Summary
| Degree | Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
|---|---|
| Subject group | Social Sciences and Cultural Studies |
| Standard program duration | 4 semesters |
| Admission requirements |
Restricted admission (NC) for program semester 1-4
Overview enrollment requirements |
| Start of studies |
Winter semester
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| Language | German |
| Further information | Website of Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology |
| Department | Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology |
Overview
The programme is still undergoing accreditation. Accreditation is expected to be completed by the end of July.
Successful completion of the four-semester Master's degree programme leads to a further professional qualification. By successfully completing the Master's programme, candidates have proven that they have specialist psychological knowledge and the methodological skills to investigate psychological issues scientifically. They are also able to express their expertise verbally and in writing. The Master's degree programme places great emphasis on academic training with a focus on the ability to carry out the Master's thesis independently. To this end, courses are planned in the 2nd and 3rd semesters that prepare students for their academic work during the Master's thesis in the 4th semester. Four modules in the application specialisation (Empirical Educational Research, Human Factors Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology) and four modules in the basic specialisation (Differential Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Neuropsychology, Social Psychology and Work and Organisational Psychology) are planned as compulsory elective modules, two of which are chosen in each case.
Skills and knowledge
The prerequisite for admission to the Master's degree programme in Psychology is
a) a Bachelor's degree in Psychology in a degree programme of at least six semesters at a state or state-recognised higher education institution within the scope of the Basic Law, or
b) another comparable degree from a higher education institution outside the area of application of the Basic Law. In addition, applicants must have knowledge in the degree programme of
- at least 12 credit points in the field of statistics
- at least 6 credit points in the context of an experimental psychology internship
- at least 6 credit points in the areas of psychological diagnostics, general psychology, developmental psychology, personality psychology or differential psychology, social psychology and clinical psychology
- have acquired at least 6 credit points in two applied psychology subjects.It is possible to apply from the current sixth semester of a B.Sc. in Psychology. In this case, however, the prerequisite is that at least 150 credit points have been earned at the time of application.
Field of activity
In their professional work, psychologists can research, teach, advise and diagnose at universities, schools and other educational institutions, in the health and social sectors, in administration and in companies. The degree programme does not provide access to a licence to practise as a psychotherapist and subsequent further training to become a specialist psychotherapist.
Additional information
An 11-week internship (330 hours) is planned.