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BSc Psychology at Ruhr University Bochum

Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

Programme overview

Psychology at Ruhr University Bochum is a single-subject Bachelor programme of 6 semesters (3 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: no other discipline conducts such in-depth discourse regarding human perception and behaviour.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Doctrine of method / statistics; General psychology; Social, developmental and personality psychology; Cognitive neuroscience (bio- and neuropsychology); Industrial, organisational and business psychology; Clinical psychology and psychotherapy; Psychological diagnostics; Biopsychological and medical basics; Educational psychology.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work in the corporate sector; in outreach clinics; in public health departments; in educational institutions; in clinics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission-restricted programme (numerus clausus). Language of instruction: German. Applicants are expected to bring: English and mathematic skills.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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