MSc Psychology at TU Dortmund University

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) Psychology is a 4-semester master’s programme in the Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology at TU Dortmund University, taught in German. Students work with topics such as in-depth study of research methods (e.g., multivariate statistics, application with R) and independent planning of research work; examination of psychological diagnostics and expert opinion preparation in various fields of application.

Faculty: Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology  |  Department: Educational Sciences and Psychology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Topics include in-depth study of research methods (e.g., multivariate statistics, application with R) and independent planning of research work; examination of psychological diagnostics and expert opinion preparation in various fields of application; elective modules, e.g., clinical psychology, educational psychology, developmental psychology, or occupational and organisational psychology; practical professional activity applying psychological knowledge; writing a master's thesis on a current research question with independent empirical research. Modules build on one another following a recommended study plan per semester, with module descriptions in the published module manual.

Career pathways

Graduates work, for example, in universities, schools, and other educational institutions; in health and social services; in administration and business. Typical roles include counselor at advice/support centers; employee in personnel development and recruitment; school psychologist; work, organisational, and engineering psychologist.

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