The Master's program in Psychology with its focus on teaching, learning and competence development enables an in-depth study of the scientific fundamentals of psychology and its non-clinical applications.
The focus is on the transfer of in-depth knowledge and action competences in the areas of learning, teaching and competence development. It continues a relevant psychological education in the scope of a Bachelor's degree, supplements this by acquiring in-depth specialist and methodological knowledge and expands this by teaching application-oriented problem solving. The choice of a field of specialisation allows students to specialise in different fields of knowledge, research and application.
With its areas of specialisation, the Master's program refers to the research fields of the university's main focus on education - teaching, learning and media socialisation and offers the opportunity to enter into the appropriate doctoral programmes if they are suitably qualified and perform well.
Our graduates work in the following professional fields:
The four-semester standard period of study comprises a three-semester study phase and one semester for writing the Master's thesis. The Master's programme comprises a compulsory and an optional part:
Mandatory area:
Elective area:
Note: The MA programme in Psychology does not meet the requirements for postgraduate further education according to the Psychotherapist Act.
A study semester abroad is highly recommended. The International Office is happy to assist in organizing the stay abroad.
The Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum) offers around 140 language courses per semester in 16 modern and ancient (foreign) languages. It supports you in acquiring and deepening your language skills.
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International applicants whose native language is not German must provide proof of sufficient German language skills (level B1) upon application.
Information on required German language skills and the German language test for university admission (DSH):
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The recommended application period for the Master's programme Psychology with a focus on teaching, learning and competence development is from 1 January to 15 July for the winter semester. *)**)
*) If your application is received by 15 July, the University of Erfurt will endeavour to inform you of the admission decision promptly after reviewing your application. By accepting the place, you can enrol immediately.
**) If we do not receive your application until after the recommended deadline of 15 September at the latest, we cannot guarantee that your application will be processed promptly; the last time decisions on admission are made is in the week before the start of lectures.
Information about application deadlines and modalities, admission, enrolment:
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