These are the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Psychology

You can enrol in the Bachelor's distance learning program in Psychology at IU International University (IU) if you provide us with your A-levels (general higher education entrance qualification), your technical college entrance qualification (Fachabitur), or subject-related higher education entrance qualification.

Alternatively, you can also enrol without A-levels. Studying without A-levels at IU is possible under the following conditions:

• You have successfully completed an advanced training course, for example, a training to become a state-certified business economist.
• Or you have completed a vocational training, for example, training as an office clerk. After your training, you have worked full-time in this profession for at least 3 years. If your training does not match the thematic focus of the distance learning program in Psychology, you will first complete a trial study before being regularly enrolled.

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

The Bachelor's program at IU International University is modular. A module usually 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:

• 1st Semester: Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Scientific Work for Psychology and Health, General Psychology: Learning, Emotion, Motivation, and Attention, Differential and Personality Psychology, Fundamentals of Work and Organizational Psychology, Adult Learning
• 2nd Semester: Introduction to Empirical-Scientific Psychology, Introduction to Social Scientific Statistics, General Psychology: Perception, Memory, Language, Thinking, and Problem Solving, Developmental Psychology, Social Interaction Psychology, Introduction to Psychological Assessment
• 3rd Semester: Fundamentals of Psychological Concepts, Biological Psychology: Neurobiological Foundations of Psychology, Statistics: Hypothesis Testing, Applied Psychological Assessment, Clinical Psychology: Disorders, Fundamentals of ABO and Educational Psychology Applications
• 4th Semester: Biological Psychology: Biopsychological Information Processing, Applied Data Analysis, Fundamentals of Counseling, Seminar: Methods of Individual and Group Counseling, Empirical Social Research, Intercultural and Ethical Skills
• 5th Semester: Seminar with Presence Phase: Experimental Research, Project: Interventions in Clinical Psychology, Psychology Practical Project, Elective Module A
• 6th Semester: Elective Module B, Elective Module C, Bachelor Thesis

What's special about IU distance learning: The many opportunities to deepen your studies with interesting elective modules. In the Bachelor of Psychology, you choose a total of 3 specialization modules:

You choose from the following topics for the first specialization module: Personnel Psychology, Personnel Marketing and Development, Market Psychology, Consumer Behavior, Positive Psychology, Positive Leadership, Forensic Psychology, Criminal Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Advertising Psychology, Sports Psychology.

You choose from the following topics for the second specialization module: Clinical Psychology for Psychosomatic, Chronic Illnesses, Disorder-Specific Neuropsychological Illnesses and Their Rehabilitation, Disorders and Interventions in Childhood and Adolescence, Digital Mental Health, E-Health, Gerontopsychiatry.

You choose from the following topics for the third specialization module: Health Promotion and Prevention in Child Pedagogy, Learning Environments for Children and Adolescents, Introduction to Lifelong Learning, Pedagogical and Psychological Learning Theories Considering Digitalization, Didactics and Methodology of E-Learning and Digital Media, Seminar: E-Learning, Seminar: Child Protection, Seminar: Digital Transformation and Ethics in Health Care, Seminar: Gerontopsychology.

Study Concept: How the Part-time Psychology Studies at IU Work

Study that adapts flexibly to your life: At IU, you decide when, where, and how you learn.

The online psychology studies at IU International University can be flexibly tailored to fit your life and daily routine to suit you best. For instance, you can choose from 3 study models: In the full-time program, you will need 6 semesters, or 36 months, to complete your bachelor's degree. In part-time program I, you will study for 8 semesters until completion. Alternatively, you can opt for part-time program II and take 12 semesters to complete your bachelor's degree.

With each module enrollment, you will receive study materials from IU as printed study booklets. All materials are also digitally available to you. 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 so-called Shortcasts. You can access the IU Interactive Books through the practical IU Learn app.

Many modules also offer virtual classes, enabling you to interact interactively with your peers and instructors.

Especially practical and flexible is the option to take module exams in the form of online exams. You can take an online exam 24/7, 7 days a week precisely when you feel optimally prepared, for instance, after preparing for an exam in building construction. Moreover, we operate around 40 exam centers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, where you can also take your exams in a traditional on-site manner.

FAQs about Studying Psychology at IU

Here are the most frequently asked questions and answers about the Bachelor's in Psychology at IU:

• Can I become a psychotherapist with an IU Bachelor's degree? No. To become a psychotherapist in Germany, you must complete a bachelor's and master's program that conforms to the regulations for professional psychotherapy at a university. The IU Bachelor's degree does not authorize you for professional practice.
• Is it possible to study without a high school diploma? Yes. You can be admitted without a high school diploma, for example, with a completed vocational training and at least three years of work experience or an advanced training like a state-certified business economist.
• Is there a Numerus Clausus (NC)? No. There is no Numerus Clausus for the Bachelor's program in Psychology at IU.
• Is it possible to transfer to a state university for the Master's? In principle, yes. An IU Bachelor's degree may qualify you for admission to a master's program at a university. However, it is essential to check the specific admission requirements of the respective university.
• Can the internship be done abroad? Yes. The practical project can be carried out abroad under certain conditions, provided the institution meets the professional requirements.
• How long is the internship, and can it be done online? The practical project consists of 300 hours and must be completed in person with a suitable practical partner. A purely digital execution is not possible.
• Will my work experience be recognized? Possibly yes. You can apply for the recognition of previous achievements - even for professional experiences. IU will then individually assess the recognition possibilities.