General information
You can start the 1-year Psychology master's programme both in the winter semester and in the summer semester.
The programme (2 semesters) comprises courses amounting to 32 ECTS plus a 6-month master's thesis at 28 ECTS.
You can find the examination regulations in the Forms and Downloads section.
The 1-year master's programme builds on the 4-year bachelor's degree in Psychology.
Programme structure
Over the course of the 2 semesters, you need to choose and complete 4 out of 9 modules (at 8 ECTS each). All 9 modules are offered each semester. Courses should be spread over both semesters. You also need to write a master's thesis (worth 28 credits) over a period of 6 months. The programme is structured in such a way that it is possible to write the master's thesis parallel to attending courses. Below is a list of the available modules which is taken from the appendix to the provisional examination and study regulations:
| Module | Courses (hours per week) | ECTS |
| Module 1: Kognitive und affektive Neurowissenschaften | 2 seminars (2h each) | 8 |
Module 2: Handlungspsychologie | 2 seminars (2h each) | 8 |
Module 3: Gesundheit und Arbeit 1 | 2 seminars (2h each) | 8 |
Module 4: Gesundheit und Arbeit 2 | 2 seminars (2h each) | 8 |
Module 5: Fortgeschrittene Forschungsmethoden & Diagnostik | 2 seminars (2h each) | 8 |
Module 6: Diagnostische Methoden in der klinischen Psychologie | 2 seminars (2h each) or seminar + practice tutorial (2h each) | 8 |
Module 7: Psychotherapeutische Verfahren | 2 seminars (2h each) or seminar + practice tutorial (2h each) | 8 |
Module 8: Praxis der Intervention | 1 case-study seminar (4h) | 8 |
Module 9: Neuropsychologische Diagnostik und Rehabilitation | 2 seminars (2h each) or 1 case-study seminar (4h) | 8 |
Master's thesis | 28 | |
Total ECTS | 60 |