MSc Psychology in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at Heidelberg University

Students at the department of psychology deal with human experience and behaviour. Based on empirical research, they will attempt to describe, understand, and predict human behaviour in all situations of life, as well as to derive implications for psychological interventions from this.

Faculty: Faculty of Behavioural and Cultural Studies  |  Department: Institute of Psychology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); English-taught and German-taught and Mainly German-taught and partly English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Students start out by undergoing detailed training in methods and diagnostics and attend seminars of their choice to deepen their knowledge of the basics in their first year of study. They also acquire detailed knowledge in the areas of psychological-psychotherapeutic disorders and procedures for a wide range of patient groups and disorders.

Career pathways

The skills acquired with their Master’s degree and successful licensing examination qualify students to work in numerous psychological-psychotherapeutic professional fields, e.g., in psychotherapeutic practices, psychiatric clinics, or neuropsychological rehabilitation centres. Graduates also have an opportunity of working in a counselling and public capacity, or to pursue a scientific career, e.g., in psychotherapy research.

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