- Location
- Landau
- Degree
- Bachelor of Science
- Area of study
- Psychology
- Standard period of study
- 6 Semester
- Main instruction language
- German
- Time required
- full-time
- Modes of study
- Face-to-Face studies
- Admission semester
- Winter semester
- Credit points
- 180 ECTS
- Admission restriction
- yes
- Aptitude test
- no
- Application period
- Dates
Psychology is the science that examines human experience and behavior in relation to internal and external factors using a variety of methods. The program also includes subdisciplines in the natural sciences and mathematical-/ statistical subdisciplines. Thereby, empirically grounded theories are linked with practical applications
In the Bachelor’s program in Psychology, students acquire the specialized knowledge necessary to enter the workforce. They learn to grasp the central concepts of the field and to apply essential scientific methods and findings. The program emphasizes a solid understanding of the fundamentals of psychology as well as introductory knowledge in the applied disciplines of psychology (clinical psychology and psychotherapy, educational psychology, business psychology, and communication and media psychology), enabling students to either enter the workforce immediately after completing their bachelor’s degree or to pursue a master’s program that leads to a professional certification.
The program offers two tracks.
Track I qualifies students for a subsequent general master’s programs in psychology and does not lead to a licensure as a psychotherapist. Upon completion, graduates can pursue careers in psychology, for example, in business, research, or counseling.
Track II qualifies students for a subsequent clinical master’s program in accordance with the PsychThG and PsychApprO and is a prerequisite for obtaining a license to practice as a psychotherapist (Approbation).
The program has a standard duration of 6 semesters and concludes with a Bachelor of Science degree. A total of 180 ECTS credits must be earned to graduate, 12 of which are for the bachelor’s thesis.
The program covers the following topics:
• Fundamentals of psychology (Psychological basics, Biological Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Individual Differences and Personality Psychology, Social Psychology)
• Introduction to the applied disciplines of psychology (Clinical Psychology and Prevention, Educational Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Communication and Media Psychology)
• Methods in Psychology (Statistics, Experimental design and analysis, diagnostics, lab course)
Students in Track I take the “Free Study Module” , while students in Track II take the “Qualification for the application to the Master of Psychology: Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy” module.
Since winter semester 23 / 24 the results of the study aptitude test BaPsy DGPS are considered as an additional admission criterion. Participation is voluntary and may help to improve your grade point average. Further information can be found here: https://www.studieneignungstest-psychologie.de
For graduates of the B.Sc. Psychology, the RPTU in Landau offers a general Master degree program in Psychology and the Master degree program Psychology: Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy (KliPP). The Clinical Master degree leads to a licensure as a psychotherapist.
The selection procedure of the RPTU is applicable.
Students have to complete a 450-hour profession-related internship. In Study Track I, the internship may be divided into a maximum of two parts. In Study Track II, the practical training consists of an orientation internship and a professionally qualifying internship and must be completed in accordance with the guidelines of the Psychotherapy Act. Further information can be found in the module handbook and the examination regulations.
Sufficient language skills to read scientific literature in English.
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Email: fsb-psy@rptu.de
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