BSc Psychologie (Psychology) at FernUniversität in Hagen

Programme overview

Bachelor of Science with sound knowledge of the traditional foundation subjects of psychology and application-oriented elective modules. Clinical Psychology is not part of the curriculum, so the programme is not recommended for those aiming at training as a psychological psychotherapist.

Faculty: Fakultät für Psychologie | Duration: 6 semesters full-time (180 ECTS); part-time individually | Study mode: full-time/part-time distance learning; German-taught; the programme is expected to be phased out on 31 March 2032 and a 12-semester part-time study is no longer possible for new enrolments | Intake: Winter semester (1 October) only | Location: Hagen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

General psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, personality psychology, plus methods and diagnostics training; elective modules chosen by interest. Content weighting follows the recommendations of the German Society for Psychology (DGPs).

Career pathways

Analysis and optimisation of communication, teaching and learning and work processes; diagnostics; intervention approaches and evaluation; personnel selection and development; employers in education, administration, health and social services, coaching and HR; a Master's in psychology can follow.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur) or a subject-specific Hochschulreife valid in North Rhine-Westphalia; Fachhochschulreife alone does not qualify. Alternatives: a vocational advancement qualification (e.g. Meister, IHK Fachwirt), a completed vocational training of at least two years followed by at least three years of professional work, a completed degree of at least six semesters, or the FernUniversität entrance exam for the chosen programme. Comparable foreign qualifications are accepted; certified German translations are required except for English-language certificates, and proof of German is required per the university's list of recognised language certificates. No Numerus Clausus: all applicants who meet the formal requirements are admitted (study place guarantee). Applications: 1 June to 31 July for the winter semester. Participation in the mandatory online self-assessment studyNAVI Psychologie must be proven with the enrolment application. Mathematical prior knowledge and good English reading skills are expected.

EUR 2,100 for the whole programme. Approximate total for full-time study in the standard period, covering module fees and base fee; each additional semester adds a 60 EUR base fee. Excludes the student body contribution (Studierendenschaftsbeitrag). Planned to run out on 31 March 2032. Source

Intake: Winter semester (1 October) only

Duration: 6 semesters full-time (180 ECTS); part-time individually

Apply through the official page: https://www.fernuni-hagen.de/studium/einschreiben/bachelorstudium.shtml

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