These are the admission requirements for the Bachelor's in Communication Psychology

You can enroll in the Bachelor's distance learning program in Communication Psychology at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) if you provide us with your A-levels (general higher education entrance qualification), your technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife), or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification.

Alternatively, you can also enroll without A-levels. The study without A-levels at IU is possible under the following conditions:

• You have successfully completed an Advanced Training Course, for example, a training course to become a certified business economist.
• Or you have completed a vocational training, for example, a training as an office manager. After completing your training, you have worked in this profession full-time for at least 3 years. If your training does not correspond thematically to the distance learning program in Communication Psychology, you will first complete a trial study before being enrolled regularly.

Course Contents & Modules: This is the Study Schedule for the Bachelor's Degree in Communication Psychology

The bachelor's degree program at IU International University is modular. A module typically consists of 5 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination, such as an exam or a written assignment. You complete your bachelor's degree step by step - and even largely determine when you want to complete which module.

In full-time studies, you can structure your study plan as follows, for example:

• 1st Semester: Introduction to Psychology, Communication Psychology, Introduction to Academic Work, General Psychology: Perception, Memory, Language, Thinking, and Problem-Solving, Business Administration, Social Psychology
• 2nd Semester: Interaction and Communication in Organizations, Introduction to Social Scientific Statistics, Collaborative Work, Basics of Counseling, Psychology of Persuasion, Intercultural Psychology
• 3rd Semester: Introduction to Media and Communication Studies, Statistics: Hypothesis Testing, Intercultural and Ethical Skills, Basics of Psychological Concepts, Positive Psychology, Behavioral and Evolutionary Research
• 4th Semester: Research Methodology and Data Analysis, Project: Communication for Practical Problem-Solving, Media Psychology, Content Marketing, Project: Public Speaking, Group Moderation
• 5th Semester: Seminar: Society and Digital Media, Online Marketing, Storytelling, Conversation Management, and Negotiation Techniques, Elective Subject A
• 6th Semester: Elective Subject B, Elective Module C, Bachelor's Thesis

Special feature in the IU distance learning program: Many opportunities to delve into interesting elective modules during your studies. In the Bachelor's in Communication Psychology, you choose a total of 3 specialization modules:

For the first specialization module, choose from these topics: Communication and PR, E-Learning, Conflict Management, and Coaching.

For the second specialization module, choose from these topics: Public Relations and PR, Human-Computer Interaction Psychology, Positive Communication Management.

For the third specialization module, choose from these topics: Advanced Leadership, Counseling, Corporate Education, Business Consulting, Corporate Communication and PR, E-Learning, Foreign Language, Communication and PR, Conflict Management, and Coaching, Market and Advertising Psychology, Market Research and Consumer Behavior, Negotiation, Organizational Development and Change Management, Personnel and Organizational Psychology, Human Resources Specialization, Positive Communication Management, Human-Computer Interaction Psychology, Public Affairs and PR, General Studies.

Study Concept: How the Part-Time Study in Communication Psychology Works at IU

You can tailor the online study program in Communication Psychology at IU International University flexibly to fit your life and daily routine as best suits you. For example, you can choose from 3 study models: In the full-time study, you need a total of 6 semesters, which is 36 months, to complete your bachelor's degree. In part-time study I, you study for 8 semesters until completion. Or opt for part-time study II and take 12 semesters to complete the bachelor's degree.

With each module enrollment, you receive study materials in printed study booklets from IU. All materials are also available digitally. The IU Interactive Books are innovative learning scripts enriched with video clips and quiz questions at the end of each lesson. Depending on the module, study materials are complemented by podcasts, live tutorials, and video content in the form of shortcasts. You can access the IU Interactive Books through the practical IU Learn App.

In many modules, virtual classes are also offered, allowing you to interactively engage with your peers and instructors.

One particularly convenient and flexible option is the ability to take module exams in the form of online assessments. You can take an online exam 7 days a week, 24 hours a day - at a time when you feel best prepared, for example, after studying material on building construction. Furthermore, we operate around 40 exam centres in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland where you can take exams in the traditional way.