Academic content
In this master's degree, you will acquire essential skills for later practical work as a psychologist. The focus is on the areas of action, cognition, emotion, interaction and communication from an integrative perspective. The degree program is designed in such a way that you will acquire both in-depth content and methodological knowledge over the course of your studies.
The methods subjects include psychological diagnostics, assessment and research methods. Knowledge of methods helps on the one hand in the precise assessment of people and circumstances. It is also necessary for the well-founded evaluation of interventions, programs or the work of institutions. Finally, it enables the critical evaluation of plausible assumptions about important individual or societal problems that are common but may not be reliable.
Based on basic introductory lectures, you can deepen your knowledge in four out of six psychological elective subjects in the area of basic and application-oriented psychological subjects:
Cognitive Neuropsychology
Learning and Instruction
Cognition and Action
Economic Psychology
Higher Cognition
Sustainability and Communication
As part of your studies, you will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge from other disciplines within the interdisciplinary elective module. You can choose from subjects such as educational science, biology, computer science, cognitive science, criminology, neurolinguistics, philosophy, sociology, sports science, economics and many others. In this way, you not only gain insights into important areas of science outside of psychology, but also learn to link the perspectives of other disciplines with psychological approaches. The ability to integrate interdisciplinary perspectives is nowadays of central importance for both practice and research.
As part of skill seminars, you will learn scientifically sound working methods in self-selected projects to develop your profile in the areas of research methods, open science, science communication, teaching, coaching, science communication, etc.
In addition, the professional internship that is integrated into your studies will prepare you for your future psychological work. Here you will gain work experience and learn how to put theoretical knowledge to practical use.
In the master's thesis, you work on a research question that is largely self-directed, but at the same time well supported. You present your project in a colloquium where you receive useful feedback. YOU contribute with your research to the psychological scientific discourse.
This is why you should acquire the Master of Science Psychology at the University of Freiburg:
At the Institute of Psychology in Freiburg…
The methods subjects include psychological diagnostics, assessment and research methods. Knowledge of methods helps on the one hand in the precise assessment of people and circumstances. It is also necessary for the well-founded evaluation of interventions, programs or the work of institutions. Finally, it enables the critical evaluation of plausible assumptions about important individual or societal problems that are common but may not be reliable.
Based on basic introductory lectures, you can deepen your knowledge in four out of six psychological elective subjects in the area of basic and application-oriented psychological subjects:
Cognitive Neuropsychology
Learning and Instruction
Cognition and Action
Economic Psychology
Higher Cognition
Sustainability and Communication
As part of your studies, you will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge from other disciplines within the interdisciplinary elective module. You can choose from subjects such as educational science, biology, computer science, cognitive science, criminology, neurolinguistics, philosophy, sociology, sports science, economics and many others. In this way, you not only gain insights into important areas of science outside of psychology, but also learn to link the perspectives of other disciplines with psychological approaches. The ability to integrate interdisciplinary perspectives is nowadays of central importance for both practice and research.
As part of skill seminars, you will learn scientifically sound working methods in self-selected projects to develop your profile in the areas of research methods, open science, science communication, teaching, coaching, science communication, etc.
In addition, the professional internship that is integrated into your studies will prepare you for your future psychological work. Here you will gain work experience and learn how to put theoretical knowledge to practical use.
In the master's thesis, you work on a research question that is largely self-directed, but at the same time well supported. You present your project in a colloquium where you receive useful feedback. YOU contribute with your research to the psychological scientific discourse.
This is why you should acquire the Master of Science Psychology at the University of Freiburg:
At the Institute of Psychology in Freiburg…
- profound experience in research and teaching is documented by external rankings.
- you will find lecturers who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and research and who represent their subject with enthusiasm.
- you will acquire a good mix of theoretical knowledge, strategies for applying theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
- you will be offered teaching that promotes critical questioning, linked thinking and informed decision-making.
- you will benefit from a constructive, lively interaction between students and teachers in an institute with a rich infrastructure for teaching and research.
Career perspectives
The Master of Science degree in Psychology imparts competencies in various psychological disciplines: cognition, emotion, motivation, learning, industrial and organizational psychology, diagnostics and differential psychology, neuropsychology, educational and developmental psychology and social psychology. This course qualifies you in particular for work as a psychologist in the areas
With a successfully completed degree in Psychology, you have also acquired advanced skills in research and evaluation methods. You can think structurally and interrelationally, make informed decisions and work independently, which you can benefit from in various professional fields, including freelance ones. Depending on the chosen focus area, this includes:
You will be qualified in particular for professional activities that require the integration of skills from different psychological sub-disciplines.
Attention: This course does not qualify for postgraduate psychotherapeutic training as a psychological psychotherapist (PP/KJP, according to the legal situation before September 1st, 2020).
- Industrial and organizational psychology
- Educational psychology (e.g. school psychology, adult education or teacher training)
- Diagnostic and expert activities in various areas
- Data Science
- Basic research and applied research
With a successfully completed degree in Psychology, you have also acquired advanced skills in research and evaluation methods. You can think structurally and interrelationally, make informed decisions and work independently, which you can benefit from in various professional fields, including freelance ones. Depending on the chosen focus area, this includes:
- Journalism and science communication
- Public relations (e.g. in NGOs)
- Advice and consulting
- Human Resources
- Areas with a methodological focus (e.g. market research, survey research)
You will be qualified in particular for professional activities that require the integration of skills from different psychological sub-disciplines.
Attention: This course does not qualify for postgraduate psychotherapeutic training as a psychological psychotherapist (PP/KJP, according to the legal situation before September 1st, 2020).
Statutes
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Zulassungs- und Immatrikulationsordnung (ZImmO)
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Auswahlsatzung M.Sc. Psychology
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Auswahlsatzung für höhere Fachsemester
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Prüfungsordnung M.Sc.: Rahmenordnung
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Prüfungsordnung M.Sc.: Anlage A
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Prüfungsordnung M.Sc.: Psychology
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