Admission requirements
Entry requirements for this psychology degree program include proof of high school graduation or an education certificate recognized as equivalent. The university's management decides on the equivalence of education certificates. German applicants must demonstrate general university entrance qualification as well as a place in a German NC program.
Recognition of Academic AchievementsEquivalent academic achievements obtained at universities can be recognized if they were achieved within the last five years and completed with a sufficient grade. At least 120 of the 180 ECTS credits required for the bachelor's degree must be obtained at the Distance University Switzerland. If there are previous achievements, a corresponding application must be submitted as part of the online registration.
Details
The Bachelor's degree in Psychology at FernUni Schweiz is a part-time programme that offers a comprehensive education in various areas of psychology. The target audience of this course includes individuals who aim to obtain a recognized university degree alongside family, professional, or other commitments, and who wish to further their education flexibly.
The programme spans over 9 semesters and comprises 180 ECTS credits. The focus is on imparting empirically-based expertise as well as experimental and methodological foundations. Students learn to understand theories and models and to test their hypotheses using quantitative methods such as experiments, observations, and questionnaires.
The course content covers various subfields of psychology: Developmental Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology, Social Psychology, General Psychology (Perception, Thinking, Problem-Solving, Learning, Memory, Emotions, Motivation), Personality and Differential Psychology, Biological Psychology, Work and Organizational Psychology. An essential component of the programme is participation in scientific studies as a subject and writing a Bachelor's thesis.
Special emphasis is placed on modern multimedia teaching and learning methods as well as comprehensive support from the teaching teams. In addition to self-study, there are five joint teaching days per semester. Furthermore, various support services such as consultation hours by appointment, email, or exchange on the forums of the learning platform are available to ensure the students' learning success and promote their effective development.
Career opportunities after graduation are diverse and encompass sectors such as health, social affairs, economics, work, science, and education. A postgraduate Master's degree is recommended to obtain the protected professional title of "Psychologist".
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