Our everyday lives are full of psychological processes. Some we experience consciously, while others go almost undetected. The study of unconscious processes is only a small branch of psychology – the science of human experience and behaviour is as diverse as people themselves.
Our bachelor’s programme in ‘Psychology’ takes a multi-faceted approach. You will be taught basic, methodological and applied content and skills in line with current research knowledge. This will prepare you for several professional fields at the same time. More specifically, this degree programme will prepare you to work as a psychologist in a field that does not require a master’s degree in Psychology (e.g. in healthcare, social services, education, law, academia, administration or industry).
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, however, you will also have the opportunity to obtain further qualifications by enrolling on a master’s programme in a range of psychological disciplines, including psychological psychotherapy.
A bachelor’s degree is the first professional qualification that can be obtained at a university. The standard length of the programme is six semesters, and different types of courses are offered for each module (e.g. seminars, lectures or practical classes).
If you opt for a single-subject bachelor’s programme in ‘Psychology’, your education will be focused on one subject comprising 180 ECTS credits (1 ECTS credit = 30 hours of attendance, preparation and follow-up work, private study, assessed coursework and examinations).
Our bachelor’s programme in ‘Psychology’ consists of different modules, including a non-psychological minor subject (required elective module), an orientation internship and a dissertation.
The courses cover the full range of content that has to be taught to bachelor’s students in accordance with the German Psychotherapy Act (PsychThG) and the German Licensing Regulations for Psychotherapists (PsychThApprOExternal link).
| 1st semester | 2nd semester | 3rd semester | 4th semester | 5th semester | 6th semester |
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| General Psychology I (6 ECTS) |
Multivariate Data Analysis (7 ECTS) |
Test Theory and Test Construction (5 ECTS) |
Orientation Internship (13 ECTS) |
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| General Psychology II (6 ECTS) |
Empirical Research Course (8 ECTS) |
Communication Skills and Counselling (12 ECTS) |
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| Biological Psychology and Basics of Medicine (9 ECTS) |
Psychological Assessment (6 ECTS) |
Trial Research (1 ECTS) |
Pre-Semester Preparatory Course (3 ECTS) |
Bachelor’s |
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| Developmental Psychology (9 ECTS) |
Industrial, Work and Organizational Psychology (9 ECTS) |
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| Personality Psychology (9 ECTS) |
Educational Psychology (9 ECTS) |
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| Social Psychology (9 ECTS) |
Communication Skills and Counselling (6 ECTS) |
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| Introduction to Psychological Methods (8 ECTS) |
Non-psychological minor subject* (6 ECTS) |
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| Empirical Research Methods (3 ECTS) |
Clinical Psychology Across the Lifespan (14 ECTS) |
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| Psychotherapeutic Methodology (10 ECTS) |
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Abbreviations: ECTS = European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (credit points)
* For example, the following modules can be chosen as the non-psychological minor subject: Criminology; Business Administration; Psychopharmacology; and Fundamentals of Biology.
You can find more detailed information in the module catalogue for the degree programmeExternal link.
We cover the entire spectrum of basic and applied psychology in our research and teaching. The Institute of Psychology is based at Steiger 3 in Jena.
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Image: Designed by pressfoto / freepik.comA university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme.
More information on university entrance qualifications can be found here.
Admission and language requirements for applicants of foreign nationality and without German Abitur: www.uni-jena.de/en/study-orientation-international
Please submit an up-to-date and complete CV in tabular form. Please provide full details regarding your schooling and academic education to date. You can find more information hereExternal link.
Please upload the school certificate confirming your university entrance qualification to our application portal. You can find more information hereExternal link.
Please upload transcripts of records for all previous periods of study and degrees, as well as, if applicable, your degree certificate, to the portal.
Proof of sufficient German proficiency must be provided for all German-language degree programmes. The following certificates are recognized as proof of proficiency by Friedrich Schiller University Jena:
Please note: We strongly recommend that you submit the required proof of German proficiency at the time of your application.
If you do not yet have the required language certificate, you may apply for our DSH course starting from German level B1. This course ensures optimal language preparation and also gives you the opportunity to get to know Jena while benefiting from student status.
A translation into German or English must be submitted for every application document that was not originally issued in German or English. These translations must be prepared by an authorized translation office.
Applicants with university degrees from India, Vietnam, or the People’s Republic of China must submit an APS certificate.
Applicants from the following countries must provide proof of their university entrance examination:
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