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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Economic Psychology under the number 152713c. Who this German-taught B.A. in Economic Psychology suits — and what you need to apply
This programme fits internationally minded applicants who want a solid blend of business and psychology while studying remotely. Typical profiles include: a full-time marketing or sales coordinator aiming to ground campaign work in consumer and market psychology; an HR or talent acquisition assistant ready to move into organisational development and work psychology; or a sports/events professional looking to professionalise decision-making with behavioural insights for sponsorships, fan engagement and service quality.
Admission requirements
For entry to the Bachelor of Arts (180 ECTS), you need a recognised higher education entrance qualification and sufficient German for academic study. In detail:
- University entrance qualification under the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (e.g. Allgemeine Hochschulreife or subject-specific HZB).
- International applicants: a foreign school-leaving certificate that is recognised as equivalent and grants access to university studies in Germany (assessment for equivalence applies).
- Programme language: German. You must provide proof of German language proficiency suitable for degree study. Universities in Germany commonly require advanced level (usually C1 CEFR). Typical proofs accepted sector-wide include TestDaF (4x4), DSH-2, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, or a Goethe-Zertifikat C1/C2. The exact certificates and score thresholds are set by the university’s admissions office.
- No previous degree is required; this is a first-cycle Bachelor programme.
- Exams lead to the academic degree Bachelor of Arts; optional attendance seminars are offered, which supports applicants applying from abroad.
Note on recognition: admissions staff check international certificates individually for equivalence to a German university entrance qualification. Submit officially certified copies and, where needed, sworn translations.
Personal requirements
Studying from abroad works if you bring strong self-management. Expect around 26 hours per week for readings, assignments and exam prep in a standard pace. You should be comfortable with statistical thinking, business basics and academic writing in German. What helps most: reliable time planning across time zones, a quiet study setup, stable broadband for digital exams or online sessions, and the persistence to keep going through heavier modules like statistics and organisational diagnostics. If you already communicate professionally in German (emails, reports, stakeholder calls), you will find the study materials and assessments manageable; if not, plan extra time each week for vocabulary building and refining academic phrasing.
Because on-site seminars are optional, the course is feasible while working full-time or from another country. Be realistic about peak periods (exam blocks, project work): temporarily increase weekly study time, coordinate time off with your employer, and protect focus hours to stay on track.
What will you study in the Economic psychology (B.A.) at Private University Goettingen?
The programme is taught in German. You should plan for advanced German skills to follow lectures, complete assignments and sit exams. As a German Fernstudium (distance learning degree), it carries state approval for distance delivery by the ZFU, the German authority that approves distance-learning courses.
You build a solid economics and management foundation before going deep into applied psychology for business. Across 180 ECTS you combine quantitative skills, core business knowledge and work-focused psychology, then round off with electives and a Bachelor’s thesis.
Business fundamentals and analytics: You start with Business Administration and Economics, Accounting and Financial Reporting, and Statistics. These modules give you the tools to read financials, analyse data and understand markets.
Core psychological sciences: You study Personality Psychology and Social Psychology to understand individual differences and group behaviour. Economic Psychology connects these insights to decision-making in consumer and organisational settings.
Work and organisational psychology: Modules in Work Psychology, Organisational Psychology and Organisational Diagnostics focus on motivation, leadership, teamwork and the design of work. You learn how to assess organisations and support change.
Management application: Corporate Management and Management Theory link psychology with strategy and leadership. Market and Advertising Psychology and Project/Process Management show how to turn behavioural insights into campaigns and smoother operations.
Electives: You specialise in one of the listed areas, for example Human Resource Management, Work and Organisational Psychology, Sports and Event Management, Service Management or Marketing/Sales. Electives let you position your profile for HR, consulting, services or marketing-focused roles.
Optional in-person seminars are offered; there are no mandatory on-site seminars listed. You conclude with a supervised Bachelor’s thesis that demonstrates your ability to apply psychological methods to a real economic or organisational question.
How does the Economic psychology distance programme work?
This is a flexible German distance-learning degree designed for working professionals. You study largely asynchronously with guided self-study and optional seminar days. The programme has ZFU state approval for distance delivery under admission number 152713c. A purely remote programme like this does not require a visa.
Teaching language and language certificates
The teaching language is German. All study materials, exams and academic work are in German. You will need advanced German proficiency to participate successfully. The university specifies the exact proof of language proficiency during admission.
Learning format and study materials
The distance format emphasises structured self-study supported by written materials and digital resources. You work through study units, complete assignments and prepare for assessments at your own pace. Optional face-to-face seminars are available to deepen selected topics or exam preparation.
Exams and taking them from outside Germany
Assessments are set by the university and include coursework and a mandatory Bachelor’s thesis. The programme is organised for remote study; details of exam formats and any test centre options are defined by the university for each module.
On-site sessions in Germany
Seminars are offered on an optional basis. There are no compulsory on-site days listed for the distance pathway. If you choose to attend optional seminars, they will take place in Germany.
Weekly workload, time models and time zones
The typical workload is about 26 hours per week during standard study pace. The standard duration in the database is six semesters; the distance pathway is designed to be combined with a job, and optional seminars or any live elements follow German time (CET/CEST).
What does the Economic psychology (B.A.) cost?
The database lists a tuition of €260 per month, adding up to €12,960 in total over the standard duration. This gives you a realistic monthly budget for a recognised German bachelor’s degree without US-level tuition fees. Payment in monthly instalments is common and usually possible from abroad via international bank transfer or card, depending on the university’s arrangements.
Studying part-time spreads costs over more months; studying faster concentrates the same total into a shorter period. Plan for standard academic extras like textbooks or printing. If you extend beyond the regular duration, some providers charge a modest extension fee, while others include a grace period — the university sets these rules.
What careers and recognition does the Economic psychology offer?
You graduate with 180 ECTS under the Bologna system. The degree is programme-accredited by ZEvA until 30 September 2026 and the university is state-recognised in Germany. ZEvA is listed on EQAR, which signals quality assurance aligned with European Standards and Guidelines — useful for international recognition and further study across the EHEA.
With economics plus applied psychology, you qualify for roles at the interface of people, markets and organisations. Typical paths include:
- Human Resources and People Development (recruiting, assessment, learning and development)
- Organisational development and change support in consulting or in-house
- Market, user or advertising research, consumer insights and CX
- Marketing, brand or campaign management with a behavioural focus
- Service and event management roles that rely on customer psychology
For further academic progression, the 180-ECTS bachelor enables entry to related master’s programmes in Germany and other Bologna-area countries, subject to each programme’s admission rules.
Who is the Economic psychology right for - and who not?
This distance bachelor suits working professionals who want to combine business with psychology and study largely on their own schedule. It is a good fit if you plan an HR, organisational or market-focused career and can study academic content in German.
- You want a recognised European bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS) via distance learning.
- You are comfortable studying and taking exams in German.
- You prefer asynchronous self-study with optional seminar days in Germany.
- You target roles in HR, market research, marketing/sales or organisational development.
- You value accreditation by an EQAR-listed agency (ZEvA) as a quality signal.
There are also clear cases where another programme would be a better choice. Read the following points carefully before you apply from abroad.
- You need an English-taught programme; this degree is delivered entirely in German.
- You aim for a pathway into regulated clinical psychology or psychotherapy licensing; economic psychology does not provide access to those regulated professions.
- You require guaranteed live teaching in non-European time zones; optional live elements, if any, follow CET/CEST.
- You can only participate if all assessments are confirmed as online and off-site; exam modalities are defined by the university per module and may vary.
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