MSc Psychology at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Psychology is an exciting and multifaceted empirical science that studies human experience and behavior. All relevant internal and external causes and conditions are observed and described. The study of psychology is interdisciplinary and combines aspects from the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Summer semester, Winter semester  |  Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

At the Institute of Psychology it is possible to study in the Master of Science without an emphasis or to specialize (determined by the examination registration under the elective area of the chosen emphasis or without an emphasis in the registration system).

Career pathways

The degree program prepares students for managerial and independent work in selected professional fields (health and social services, education, science, administration, industry, law). In addition, the choice of specialization allows you to design your studies in such a way that the prerequisites for further postgraduate education in the field of psychology, especially for psychotherapy training, can be attained.

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