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Master of Science Psychology

M.Sc. Psychology

The Master's degree programme in Psychology offers you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in various areas of psychology and to specialise in specific fields. You will also learn how to plan, conduct and analyse psychological research and how to transfer scientific findings to practical applications.

  • Start in winter or spring
  • 4 terms
  • full-time
  • Master of Science
  • 120 ECTS

Your advantages at a glance

Numerous promotion and career opportunities
The Master's degree in Psychology (M.Sc.) qualifies graduates to pursue a wide range of psychological careers.

Learn efficiently from experts
In the lectures, you benefit from the specialist expertise of our renowned lecturers. The teaching material we provide also offers you the best conditions for an efficient transfer of knowledge.

Interlocking theory and practice
Apply your newly acquired specialist knowledge directly in your working environment and accelerate the transfer from theory to practice.

Type of study: Full-time study program

Study location: Cologne, Regensburg / Germany

Start: each winter semester

Standard period of study: 4 semesters

Degree: Master of Science (M. Sc.)

Credits: 120 ECTS points

Number of students: approx. 30 per semester

Tuition fees: 699 euros per month. This includes all fees for the course.

Recognition: At HSD Hochschule Döpfer you have the opportunity to have examinations you have already taken at other universities recognized. You can submit your application here.

Cooperation: If HSD Hochschule Döpfer and your employer cooperate, both you as a student and your employer as our partner can benefit from many advantages. 

Design of studies

With the M.Sc. in Psychology, the HSD Hochschule Döpfer offers a consecutive, modular degree program. It builds on the foundations of the Bachelor's degree course in Psychology offered at the HSD Hochschule Döpfer, but is also aimed at Bachelor's graduates who have obtained their degree at another university.

The structure of the course is based on the framework concept of the German Society for Psychology (DGPs) for Master's degree courses. It is divided into seven areas of competence to teach the key qualification goals for professional practice as well as for academic qualification:

  • Research methods
  • Psychological diagnostics
  • Consolidation of the fundamentals of psychology
  • In-depth study of the application fields of psychology
  • Supplementary area
  • Practice in the professional field
  • Scientific work

Study progress

  • Research methods and evaluation
  • Psychological diagnostics
  • Psychobiology and neuropsychology
  • Clinical psychology and psychotherapy basics
  • Developmental and educational psychology
  • Multivariate methods
  • Diagnostic practice
  • Specializations in social and personality psychology
  • Clinical psychology and psychotherapy specialization
  • Industrial, organizational and business psychology
  • Interviewing
  • External internship
  • Project work
  • Master thesis

Your career opportunities

As a consecutive M.Sc. Psychology course, it prepares students for a career in various fields of psychology. These include

  • Clinical psychology and psychotherapyPsychiatric and psychosomatic clinics
  • Private practice
  • Counseling centers
  • Neuropsychological diagnostics and rehabilitation
  • Developmental and educational psychologyEducational, youth and family counseling centers
  • Psychological early intervention and prevention
  • School psychological diagnostics
  • Learning and behavioral training
  • Occupational, organizational and business psychologyPersonnel selection and development
  • Coaching and training
  • Market research
  • Workplace health promotion

Note: All our degree programs are NC-free. The individual regulations for university entrance qualifications can be found in detail in BbgHG §10 paragraph 2, the HSD Hochschule Döpfer and all its study locations are subject to the Brandenburg Higher Education Act.

A Bachelor's degree in Psychology is required for admission to the M.Sc. Psychology Master's program at HSD. In individual cases, other psychology-related subjects may also be considered.

Are you not sure whether you meet the admission requirements or do you have general questions? You are welcome to contact our student advisory service at any time.
 

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