Umweltpsychologie (B.Sc.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Das Wahlpflichtmodul Umweltpsychologie vermittelt dir im Psychologiestudium (B.Sc.) unter anderem ein vertieftes Verständnis von den wesentlichen Beiträgen und Potenzialen der Psychologie für Nachhaltigkeit, Klimaschutz und Umweltschutz.
Du lernst dabei, wie Umwelt und Nachhaltigkeit das Verhalten und Erleben von Menschen beeinflussen und wie psychologische Ansätze zur Nachhaltigkeitskommunikation sowie zur Klimaanpassung in der Praxis eingesetzt werden können.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Builds the theoretical and methodological fundamentals of psychology through online learning and regular live online sessions
- Develops core competencies in scientific work, empirical research basics, and diagnostics and test procedures
- Covers core psychological foundations such as general psychology (cognition, emotion, motivation), development and social psychology, biological psychology, and personality and individual differences
- Deepens skills in health and counselling-related areas, including health psychology and foundations of clinical psychology and disorder theory
- Trains practical communication competence with skills such as counselling, coaching, and interviewing
- Expands application and organisation knowledge through areas like work, organisational and business psychology, plus project work and evaluation competences
- Includes a mandatory six-week practice phase to apply psychological methods in a practical setting
- Applies and integrates knowledge while specialising through the elective specialisation module Umweltpsychologie
- Prepares for final degree requirements by combining project work with the psychological knowledge needed for applied roles in sustainability and environmental communication
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory foundation and research methods | Einführung in die Psychologie | 7 | 22 |
| Ankommen im Studium und in der Profession | 2 | |||
| Allgemeine Psychologie I (Wahrnehmung, Kognition, Sprache) | 7 | |||
| Allgemeine Psychologie | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory core psychology and statistics | Allgemeine Psychologie II (Lernen, Motivation/Emotion) | 8 | 23 |
| Statistik: Grundkurs deskriptive Statistik und Inferenzstatistik | 8 | |||
| Sozialpsychologie | 7 | |||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory diagnostics and clinical foundations | Klinische Psychologie: Psychotherapeutische Verfahren | 8 | 16 |
| Diagnostische Verfahren | 8 | |||
| Semester 4 | Compulsory work/organization foundations and elective specialization start | Arbeits-, Organisations- und Wirtschaftspsychologie | 8 | 23 |
| Grundlagen der Diagnostik | 7 | |||
| Empirisch-experimentelles Praktikum | 8 | |||
| Semester 5 | Specialization electives and advanced methods | Beratung, Mediation und Coaching | 7 | 20 |
| Entwicklungspsychologie | 7 | |||
| Differentielle und Persönlichkeitspsychologie | 6 | |||
| Semester 6 | Finalization modules including thesis | Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | 12 | 27 |
| Pädagogische Psychologie | 7 | |||
| Prüfungsleistung (Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium) | 8 | |||
| Total | 180 ECTS | |||
Career outcomes
- You build career-relevant psychological expertise that supports roles connected to sustainability, climate communication, and behaviour change in organisational and community settings.
- You gain job-ready skills in diagnostics, scientific work, empirical research methods, and data/statistics basics that employers commonly expect for evidence-based projects.
- You graduate with practical experience from the mandatory six-week practice phase, so you can position your studies confidently for real workplace tasks rather than only theory.
- You develop communication and counselling competence (including counselling and coaching skills), which can be valuable for advisory, coaching, and support roles in organisations.
- Your Umweltpsychologie specialisation helps you stand out for positions that connect psychological insights with sustainability communication and practical interventions.
- You complete an internationally interpretable Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree that can support further academic and professional progression in psychology-related directions.
Employability rate
Graduates in psychology-related programmes in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting steady demand for qualified psychology professionals in counselling, research support, and organisational roles.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable career outlook, especially when you pair your degree with practical experience from the programme’s practice phase.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| University entrance eligibility | International applicants with a higher education entrance qualification (HZB) equivalent to German requirements can be eligible for bachelor studies at DIPLOMA. The exact set of acceptable foreign qualifications and how equivalence is assessed is described in DIPLOMA’s admission requirements guidance. |
Language requirements
The programme is delivered in German. DIPLOMA Hochschule does not publish a programme-specific German-language certificate, accepted test list or minimum score for this programme on its official programme page. International applicants should confirm the required evidence of German proficiency directly with the university before applying.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 177 / per month | The programme page states costs starting from 177 € per month for the Fernstudium Psychologie (B.Sc.). Individual study fee models and an additional one-time examination fee are also offered via the available instalment models shown on the official page. |
| Prüfungsgebühr | EUR 695 / one time | The programme page states an additional one-time Prüfungsgebühr of 695 €. |
Proof of financial resources
Bangladeshi applicants who require a German student visa must demonstrate sufficient funds for their study period using one of the forms of evidence accepted by the German Embassy in Dhaka.
- A blocked account in Germany in the applicant's name showing a minimum balance of EUR 11,904 and permitting access to EUR 992 per month for 12 months.
- An official scholarship or stipend confirmation may be submitted as proof of financial means.
- A formal declaration of commitment from a sponsor living in Germany, issued under Section 68 of the German Residence Act, may be submitted.
- The German Embassy may request additional financial documents, and the required amount is subject to change.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance |
📝 How to Apply
Apply to the program
Submit your application through DIPLOMA’s official application process for this bachelor program. Ensure your uploaded documents match the admission requirements for applicants educated outside Germany. If you have questions about equivalence of your foreign qualifications, use the program’s study advising contact for guidance before submitting.
Provide your foreign qualifications for review
Upload your relevant school-leaving qualification and any higher education records required for admission assessment. DIPLOMA’s admission guidance explains that equivalent foreign educational credentials can qualify for bachelor studies. Keep copies of your submitted documents in case admissions requests additional evidence.
Complete registration and start your study plan
After your admission is confirmed, complete the next steps described by DIPLOMA to register for the chosen study start. Follow the study documentation and exam preparation materials provided by the university for how learning and examinations are organized. Plan your first term around your online study schedule and required assessments.