Bachelor Psychology
Sigmund Freud University Berlin
Key Information
Campus location
Languages
German
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
6 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 5,250
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Introduction
The bachelor's degree in psychology is cultural and social science-oriented and provides a basic education with insights into many different research and practical fields of scientific psychology, which prepares for advanced master's courses as well as for the constantly increasing demands of the job market.
What distinguishes the study of psychology at SFU?
All courses of study at the Faculty of Psychology are based on the same principles, objectives and values: The basic training (Bachelor's and Master's courses) is practice-oriented and, as far as possible, takes place directly after the existing practice and care facilities. All courses with a practice character are carried out in small groups. The open-door policy at the Faculty of Psychology guarantees that students will receive individual support from professors and assistants, which is geared towards personal support.
Studying psychology prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities. This wide range of career prospects corresponds to a wide range of research-supported and research-led teaching, especially in the basic studies. In order to promote the willingness for interdisciplinarity right from the start, courses are also offered in subjects that are directly related to psychology: sociology, political science, historical anthropology, economics, etc. Compared to the primarily scientifically oriented courses at the state Austrian and German universities and Universities, the curricula of the psychology courses at the Faculty of Psychology are much more oriented towards the reception of social, cultural and humanities approaches.
Orientation of the bachelor's degree in psychology at the SFU towards the reform of psychotherapy training in Germany
After the reform of psychotherapy training in Germany, students who, after completing a bachelor’s degree in psychology, are aiming for a master’s degree in psychotherapy must complete a prescribed number of courses that are intended to prepare them for the future profession of psychotherapist as part of the bachelor’s degree.
From the winter semester 2020/21, the Faculty of Psychology has integrated an elective module with corresponding courses into the curriculum of the bachelor's degree, which is based on the requirements of the legal reform. If there are any changes to the legal requirements or implementation guidelines in Germany, we will further adapt the courses in this elective module.
We would be happy to inform you personally about further details on the bachelor's degree in psychology at the Sigmund Freud Private University and training in psychotherapy in Germany
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Curriculum
Modules:
- Module 1 paradigm history of psychology
- Module 2 Empirical human and social research
- Module 3 Biopsychology and Neuroscience
- Module 4 General Psychology
- Module 5 Statistics
- Module 6 test theory
- Module 7 Qualitative research methods
- Module 8 Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Module 9 Social Psychology
- Module 10 Psychological diagnostics
- Module 11 Differential Psychology
- Module 12 Psychological skills
- Module 13 Basics for inter- or transdisciplinary work
- Module 14 Bachelor preparation
Elective Modules:
- Module 15 Elective Module A
- Module 16 Elective Module B
Qualification profile and competencies
The students acquire skills for the scientific processing of theoretical and practical problems in psychology: They have sound knowledge of social science research methods, can apply scientific working techniques independently, are aware of the current state of knowledge of the fundamental sub-disciplines of psychology, have an overview of cognitive interests and research strategies from an on individual disciplines related to psychology and have developed and expanded their communicative action skills in their own practice modules.
In order to successfully complete the course, a bachelor's thesis must be prepared and an oral bachelor's final examination must be completed.
Diversity instead of monotony in psychology
The focus of the bachelor's degree in psychology is the scientific analysis, understanding and shaping of the worlds of experience of individuals, groups and communities. Personal guidance is provided by a qualified team of teachers, researchers and practitioners. With regard to the teaching content, the course offers numerous options as well as insights into neighboring disciplines that are relevant to psychology.
Practical experience and preparation for employment
From the first semester, practical work is carried out with the students in order to develop independent and responsible handling of the skills acquired during the course. The wide range of psychological techniques and forms of intervention that are taught is of great practical use for a wide variety of career paths - even outside of psychology!
connectivity
The course concludes with the academic degree "Bachelor of Science (BSc.)", which is internationally recognized and common. Via electives during the course, the SFU also offers the opportunity to complete a EuroPsy-compliant psychology degree that meets the criteria of the European Association of Psychologists. Since the 2020/21 winter semester, the bachelor’s degree in psychology has also been oriented towards the reform of psychotherapy training in Germany. We will be happy to inform you personally about further details on the bachelor's degree in psychology at SFU Vienna
Personal maturity and orientation
At the SFU, we understand the study of psychology as a comprehensive university professional and life education and offer the necessary orientation for one's own maturation and consolidation processes in social contact with others. When selecting suitable students, the focus is on their individual characteristics and potential, not their school grades.