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BSc Psychology at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany

Programme overview

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.

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences  |  Department: Institute of Psychology  |  Duration: 6 semesters (180 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

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.

Career pathways

People having a discussion. Psychotherapy practices. Counselling. Psychiatric hospitals. Teaching and research institutions. Youth welfare offices. Educational or industrial psychology. Market research and advertising.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Numerus Clausus (restricted admission). University entrance qualification: A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme. Language requirements: Admission and language requirements for applicants of foreign nationality and without German Abitur: www.uni-jena.de/en/study-orientation-international.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (180 ECTS)

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