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BSc Psychology at University of Mannheim

University of Mannheim, Germany

Programme overview

The bachelor’s program in Psychology teaches students general psychological principles, research methods, and selected applied psychological subjects. The general psychological principles covered during the program include theories on general human experiences and behavior as well as their empirical manifestations.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years); at least 180 ECTS credits  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Fall semester (September)  |  Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Theories and empirical studies focus, among other things, on psychological processes such as perceiving, remembering, learning, or thinking, the behavior of people in groups, or the development of individuals over their lifetime. To address scientific questions, you will learn about research methods including, for instance, experiments, surveys, and observations, and perform statistical data analyses.

Career pathways

A bachelor’s degree in Psychology is the basis for a career in one of the many fields that involve Psychology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus. German proficiency at C1 level is required unless the applicant holds a German university entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). The bachelor’s program in Psychology is currently selective. The following selection criteria are taken into account: grade average achieved in your university entrance qualification result of the voluntary student aptitude test BaPsy-DGPs Student aptitude test BaPsy-DGPs You can earn up to 40 additional points for your application by taking the voluntary student aptitude test for Psychology BaPsy-DGPs. The BaPsy-DGPs is a subject-specific aptitude test that measures general cognitive abilities as well as prior knowledge relevant to studying Psychology. Taking the test is voluntary. Application period: Selective programs: from 1 June until 15 July Non-selective programs: from 1 June until 31 August

Intake: Fall semester (September)

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years); at least 180 ECTS credits

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