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Psychologie (M.Sc.) – Psychology at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Two-semester master building on an eight-semester bachelor, deepening skills in scientific work on psychological questions and independent work in central psychology fields; students choose one application area.

Faculty: Fachbereich 04 Psychology  |  Duration: 2 semesters (1 year)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Advanced psychological science and one chosen application area.

Career pathways

Prepares for independent professional practice in important areas such as work, organisational and business psychology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor in Psychology (or comparable) with at least 240 credits (8 semesters / 4 years) and an overall grade of at least 3.0 (7.9 points). Aptitude assessment procedure and numerus clausus apply. International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). English proficiency at CEFR level B2 required. Admission: aptitude assessment procedure (Eignungsfeststellungsverfahren), numerus clausus. Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 15.07.2026 (German degree); 01.05.2026 to 15.07.2026 (international degree); summer semester 2027: 01.12.2026 to 15.01.2027 (German degree); 01.11.2026 to 15.01.2027 (international degree).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 2 semesters (1 year)

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