MSc Psychology: Work, Economy and Society at University of Mannheim

Programme overview

In the master’s program in Psychology: Work, Economy and Society (M.Sc.), you can choose from the following areas of specialization: Work and Organization Education and Learning Consumer and Economic Behavior Cognition and Behavior in the Social Context During the program, you will gain advanced knowledge of how to plan, carry out, and analyze the results of psychological studies.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years); 120 ECTS credits | Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught | Intake: Fall semester (September) | Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The in-depth study of classical test theory and modern item response theory will be a valuable addition to your skill set. To prepare for your master's thesis, you will contribute to ongoing research projects, which is an important component of your studies. Among others, you can choose from the following areas: Stress, Recovery and Health, Proactivity, Creativity and Informal Learning, Consumer Psychology, Cognitive and Motivational Processes during Learning, and Attitude Change.

Career pathways

Our graduates work as coaches or as advisors in organization development or people development and in Human Resources. As such, they are responsible for identifying and combating straining work environments, for example.

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Application information

Entry requirements

If you have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree, you may still apply for a master’s program as long as will provide a proof that you have obtained at least 120 ECTS credits. Completion of a bachelor’s program in Psychology or a program recognized as equivalent by the admissions committee with courses in Psychology corresponding to at least 50% at a German higher education institution or abroad (also Berufsakademie), corresponding to at least 180 ECTS credits or a standard period of study of at least three years, including the following modules: Quantitative, mathematical or statistical methods (at least 10 ECTS credits) Empirical or experimental methods (at least 10 ECTS credits) Test Theory or Psychological Assessment (at least 10 ECTS credits), General Psychology 1, General Psychology 2, or Cognitive Psychology (at least 10 ECTS credits), Social Psychology (at least 6 ECTS credits) Work and Organizational Psychology, Consumer Psychology or Educational Psychology (at least 8 ECTS credits) Proof of proficiency in German Selection criteria The final grade or – for students still completing their degree – the grade average of the bachelor’s program Result of the admission testThe admission test for the master’s programs in Psychology may be taken at the University of Mannheim. Additional qualifications relevant to the program (for more information, please see here), including: practical experience gained in the course of employment, jobs or internships in Work and

Intake: Fall semester (September)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years); 120 ECTS credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-studies/applying/

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