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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Applied Psychology under the number 2110224. Who can study Master's in Applied Psychology?
To be admitted, you need a completed university degree with at least 180 ECTS credits. A Bachelor's degree in Psychology is not always required. The additional evidence needed depends on whether you choose the 120, 90, or 60 ECTS variant.
120 ECTS: Entry possible even without prior psychological knowledge
The four-semester variant is also open to graduates of other fields of study. First degrees with 180, 210, or 240 ECTS credits can be accepted. In addition, you need at least one year of work experience; the professional context is generally freely selectable.
A Psychology Bachelor's degree or a previously demonstrated basic understanding of psychology is not required for this variant. You will acquire the necessary foundations during your studies.
90 ECTS: psychological or relevant foundational understanding
For the three-semester variant, you also need a first degree with 180, 210, or 240 ECTS credits and at least one year of work experience. Additionally, SRH will assess whether you have a psychological understanding or a relevant understanding related to the chosen focus area.
- For a first degree with 180 ECTS, a motivation interview with the course management is also planned.
- For a degree with 210 or 240 ECTS, in addition to work experience, proof of the relevant professional understanding is usually sufficient.
60 ECTS: compact variant for experienced applicants
The two-semester variant requires at least two years of work experience and a psychological understanding or relevant understanding related to the focus area. The further admission process depends on the scope of your first degree:
- 180 ECTS: additional aptitude test
- 210 ECTS: motivation interview with the course management
- 240 ECTS: no additional aptitude test or motivation interview specified
Individual assessment: Whether your previous academic achievements and professional experiences are sufficient for the desired variant will be assessed by SRH on a case-by-case basis. This is particularly important if your first degree is unrelated to the field or if your psychological understanding comes from work experience and further education.
Who is the study personally suitable for?
This Master's programme is suitable for you if you want to apply psychological insights to specific professional situations. Interest in empirical research, willingness to work with scientific studies, and a responsible approach to sensitive personal topics are helpful.
For the flexible distance learning programme, you also need good self-management skills. The Connect model is more suitable if you benefit from fixed deadlines, a study group, and regular interaction to help you consistently progress in your studies.
The part-time Master's programme Applied Psychology combines psychological fundamentals, empirical research methods, and application-oriented skills. Within the programme, you choose one of five specializations. The degree awarded is Master of Science (M.Sc.) in each case.
SRH offers the programme with 60, 90, or 120 ECTS. This allows you to tailor the scope of your studies to your initial university degree and professional experience. The standard period of study varies from two, three, or four semesters depending on the option chosen.
What specializations are available in the Master's in Applied Psychology?
All variants provide application-oriented psychological knowledge. You determine the professional orientation through one of the following specializations:
| Specialization | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Gerontopsychology | Psychology of aging, gerontopsychological diagnostics and interventions, neurorehabilitation, as well as counseling for older people and their relatives |
| Health Psychology | Health psychological diagnostics, prevention, health coaching, exercise and nutrition, as well as health-oriented leadership |
| Child and Adolescent Psychology | Cognitive, emotional, and social development, developmental psychopathology, diagnostics, and psychological interventions |
| Clinical Psychology and Counseling | Clinical diagnostics, health communication, systemic counseling, behavioural analyses, as well as parental and family counseling |
| Sport Psychology | Sport psychological diagnostics and interventions, mental performance, as well as fundamentals of sports and exercise sciences |
How do the 60, 90, and 120 ECTS variants differ?
The 120 ECTS variant includes the broadest psychological foundational education. This comprises topics like General Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology, Biological Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology, as well as qualitative and quantitative data analysis. It also includes specialization and elective modules and a 30 ECTS master's thesis.
In the 90 ECTS variant, the curriculum is more compactly structured. It combines selected fundamentals with data analysis, modules from the chosen specialization, an elective module, and a 24 ECTS master's thesis.
The 60 ECTS variant focuses more on specialized knowledge. It includes specialization modules, data analysis, an elective module, and an 18 ECTS master's thesis. Consequently, higher educational and professional experience requirements apply here.
| Variant | Standard Period of Study | Master's Thesis | Typical Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 ECTS | 2 semesters / 12 months | 18 ECTS | extensive education and at least two years of professional experience |
| 90 ECTS | 3 semesters / 18 months | 24 ECTS | basic understanding of the field and at least one year of professional experience |
| 120 ECTS | 4 semesters / 24 months | 30 ECTS | also suitable for graduates from unrelated undergraduate programmes |
What are the costs of the Master's in Applied Psychology?
Tuition fees depend on the ECTS extent and the chosen payment model. With Flex 1, you pay a higher monthly rate over a shorter standard study period. Flex 2 spreads the fees over a longer payment period, reducing the monthly rate but increasing the total costs.
| ECTS | Payment Model | Duration of Payment | Monthly Rate | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 ECTS | Flex 1 | 12 months | €829 | €9,948 |
| 60 ECTS | Flex 2 | 16 months | €679 | €10,864 |
| 90 ECTS | Flex 1 | 18 months | €729 | €13,122 |
| 90 ECTS | Flex 2 | 25 months | €579 | €14,475 |
| 120 ECTS | Flex 1 | 24 months | €629 | €15,096 |
| 120 ECTS | Flex 2 | 36 months | €449 | €16,164 |
In the Connect study format, the same two payment models apply. For the additional online evening events, SRH charges an extra €33 per month during the standard study period. This increases the total costs by €396 for 60 ECTS, €594 for 90 ECTS, and €792 for 120 ECTS.
Note on fees: The table provides the regular prices without temporary promotional discounts. Such discounts may temporarily reduce the actual total costs. The offer from the university at the time of contracting is decisive.
Flex or Connect: How does the study work?
In the Flex study, you largely determine the order of modules and study times yourself. You can start at the beginning of each month. This model is particularly suitable if you need to combine work, family, or changing work schedules with your studies.
Connect combines distance learning with fixed online classes in the evening and a study group. The study starts on 1st April or 1st October each year. Both formats can be extended free of charge for the respective standard study period.
Is the Master's recognised and does it lead to licensure?
The programme is accredited as Applied Psychology (M.Sc.) and approved under number 1167624 according to the Distance Education Act. The university also has recognition from the Professional Association of German Psychologists for several specializations of the 90 and 120 ECTS variants in Category B. For Clinical Psychology and Counselling, the recognition of the 90 ECTS variant is tied to taking the elective module on Horizontal and Vertical Behavioural Analyses.
The specialization Clinical Psychology and Counselling does not qualify for licensure as a psychotherapist. It prepares for non-medical activities. Medical licensure or a separate healing permit is required for medical practice.
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