Master of Psychology
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Part-time Distance Learning
Understanding, explaining and predicting human behavior: these are topics that are of fundamental importance both for individuals and for organizations. Study for a master’s degree in Psychology at the FernUniversität in Hagen via distance learning and expand your professional horizons!
Master of Psychology: Course Content
There are extremely many areas of application for psychological expertise – from companies and non-commercial organizations to expert appraisal and consulting. The focus is usually on the individual: their strengths, skills and goals – but also their difficulties and problems. Recognizing abilities, promoting talents, adapting conditions or mastering challenges: having a sound knowledge of human thinking, experience and behavior is often the key.
During the master’s degree program in Psychology, you can expect in-depth training in a total of four psychological application areas (educational, personnel, legal and community psychology). In addition, you will acquire advanced cross-disciplinary skills in methodology (applied research methods, data analysis and evaluation) and diagnostics (test construction and report writing). Teaching areas from health psychology (health promotion, stress management and prevention) round off the application-oriented profile of the course. You can systematically develop your practical skills as part of a career-oriented internship, a project module, and your master’s thesis. Intensively supervised face-to-face courses and collaboration with other students in mentor-supported working groups on virtual learning platforms teach social and communication skills that are essential for successful psychological work.
Student testimonial on the M.Sc. Psychology
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“If it weren’t for FernUni, I would’ve had to make some major compromises. But this set-up allowed me to do exactly what I wanted.”
Julia Beideck, M.Sc. PsychologyFind out more
Career prospects as a Master of Psychology
After completing your master’s degree in Psychology, you are entitled to use the protected professional title of “psychologist.” This qualification enables you to carry out psychological activities independently. The main areas of professional practice include careers in the following fields:
- Advice services and education
- Psychological diagnostics
- Psychological intervention
- Evaluation of measures
A master’s degree in Psychology enables you to work in the following companies and sectors:
- Educational organizations
- Administration
- Health and social services
- Coaching
- Human resources
- Correctional services and the penal system
A master’s degree is also an entry requirement for a doctorate and therefore a further step on the career ladder of research and teaching.
Profile of the Master’s Degree Program in Psychology
| Degree: | Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
| Type of study | Full-time study, part-time study, part-time distance learning (further education/continuing education), professional qualification with elements of classroom study and online study |
| Study duration: | 4 semesters full-time, part-time studies can be arranged to suit your circumstances |
| Scope: | 120 credit points (ECTS) |
| Start of studies: | For the winter semester (1 October) |
| Enrollment deadlines: | 1 June to 31 July (for the winter semester) |
| Costs: | Approx. €1,600 total costs for a full-time course in the standard study period. For part-time studies or a personalized period of study, the total costs increase by a further 60 euros basic fee per semester (plus student body contribution) |
Your benefits at a glance
- Maximum flexibility: You adapt your studies to fit your life – not the other way around.
- Recognized degree: the state-run FernUniversität in Hagen has been offering education at an academic level for around 50 years.
- Good support: The faculties at the FernUniversität in Hagen are particularly committed to providing students with intensive support during their studies.
- Good-value further education: There are no hidden costs involved with distance learning at the FernUniversität in Hagen. You always have full transparency.
- Location-independent & plannable: Modern, digital learning formats, study documents sent by post and much more. The dates for the (few) on-campus events are set well in advance. The campus locations are spread throughout Germany making them easily accessible for everyone.
Want to Know More?
If you would like to find out more about the master’s degree in Psychology as a part-time distance learning course, please visit the degree program portal of the Faculty of Psychology. Here you will find more information on the structure of the course, the specific course content, and the admission requirements.
Things You Should Know about the FernUniversität in Hagen
You can find answers to the most important questions and basic information about studying at the FernUniversität in Hagen here:
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In terms of student numbers, the FernUniversität in Hagen is the largest state university in Germany . And it is the only state-run distance learning university. FernUni students can obtain an internationally recognized bachelor’s or master’s degree. Compact certificates complement our range. The flexible study system allows you to adapt your studies to suit your life situation. That's why we are exactly the right choice for the following people:
- Working professionals
- People bringing up families
- High school graduates
- Potential students with no high school diploma
- People with disabilities or chronic illnesses
- Students abroad
- Schoolchildren
- Competitive athletes
- Refugees
- Studying While Incarcerated
- Servicemen and women in the Armed Forces
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No doubt, you have many questions: How does distance learning work? How do I learn? In what format are the exams held? When can I start studying? All the answers are gathered here for our students:
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The Student Advice Service will help you make your decision about what to study at the FernUniversität. Here you will also find further information on how to organize your distance learning course.
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You can find out more about the requirements for any degree program by visiting the website of the relevant faculty. For more information about the master’s degree program, please contact the Faculty of Psychology.
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You can find all the relevant information on enrollment at the FernUniversität in Hagen listed here:
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You can find advice and support close to your home at many locations in Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Switzerland. We also believe that helping students to network with other students is of key importance for later success.
