Psychology
Summary
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Teacher Training
6 semesters
Winter semester
German
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Educational Sciences and Psychology
What is it about?
How do human experience and behavior work?
How can psychological questions be studied scientifically?
How can psychology be taught in schools?
Interest sparked?
In this degree program, students work with topics such as:
- methods for planning and conducting a scientific study
- basic psychology subjects (e.g., developmental psychology, social psychology)
- applied psychology subjects (e.g., industrial and organizational psychology, educational psychology)
- teaching psychological expertise
The teaching subject is not identical to a major in psychology.
Psychology can be studied in the following school types at TU Dortmund University:
Focus depending on type of school
- focus on specialized sciences
- focus on didactics
- psychology as a science
- focus on specialized sciences
- focus on didactics
- learning field didactics
Why study Teacher Training Psychology?
„I am particularly interested in how closely psychological processes are linked to the learning and behavior of students. Here, I learn how to connect this knowledge directly with pedagogical practice and thus support learning processes in a targeted way. I especially value the familiar atmosphere. People know each other and support one another.“
„What excites me most about the Psychology teaching degree program is how diverse our subject is: from General to Developmental to Clinical Psychology, we learn how learning succeeds, what strengthens motivation, and how personality develops. At TU Dortmund, I especially value the practical relevance and the dedicated lecturers who prepare us optimally for school life.“
Suitable for you?
- perseverance
- communication skills
- logical thinking
- motivation
- ability to reflect
- analyzing
- experimenting
- doing research
- basic mathematical knowledge
What can I expect during my studies?
The program is organized into a series of modules designed to build on one another throughout your studies. Students are encouraged to follow the recommended study plan, which outlines the modules assigned to each semester.
The structure of each module can be reviewed in the module manual. It provides detailed information on all modules offered within the degree program, including course content, examination formats and requirements, as well as requirements for participation.
TU Dortmund University does not offer training to become a psychologist or a school psychologist. The degree program is not designed to prepare for a later career in therapy, but rather qualifies students for the teaching profession. Credits earned in this program cannot be transferred to an undergraduate psychology program.
During your Bachelor’s degree program, you complete two internships:
1. Aptitude and Orientation Internship (EOP)
- recommended in your 2nd or 3rd semester
- at a school that matches your chosen teaching degree
- at least 25 days internship experience
In this internship, you gain your first in-depth insights into the tasks and professional requirements of being a teacher.
2. Professional Field Internship (BfP)
- recommended in your 4th or 5th semester
- at least four weeks long
- usually completed outside of a school setting
This internship gives you the chance to explore career paths beyond teaching.
More information about the hands-on experience (German only)
What’s next after graduation?
You complete your Bachelor’s degree program with either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), earning your first degree that qualifies you for professional work. However, this degree alone does not qualify you to teach at schools—you need to continue with a Master of Education (M.Ed.) for that. With a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, you can work in various educational and non-educational fields. Your career opportunities then largely depend on the type of school program you studied and the combination of subjects you have chosen.
Recruitment opportunities NRW (German only)
After earning a Bachelor’s degree in teacher education, students are required to complete the corresponding Master’s program before entering the preparatory teaching internship (Referendariat).
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Who can help me?
Departmental Advisory Service
For general questions about degree programs and studying at TU Dortmund University, you can contact the Central Student Advisory Service for support:
E-mail: zsb@tu-dortmund.de
Information hotline for initial inquiries: +49 231 755 2345
Do you have questions about the type of school, subject selection, program structure, or the application process?
The DoKoLL (Dortmund Competence Center for Teacher Education & Research) offers advisory services to help you find the path that best fits your goals in teacher education.
What does everyday student life actually look like? And what do students say about their degree program? For a student perspective, you can contact the student representatives (Fachschaft) of the subject.
Website of the 'Fachschaft Psychologie'
Important Information
Good to know!
- Semester contribution Summer semester 2026: 321,00 €
- Studierendenwerk Dortmund: Student residences and BAföG
- International Office: Options for going abroad
