System NoticeWe're enhancing our site to serve you better and for better experience. We apologize for any temporary interruptions.System NoticeWe're enhancing our site to serve you better and for better experience. We apologize for any temporary interruptions.
Psychologie

Psychologie

Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany

QS World University Ranking: N/A

Quick Overview

Apply Now
⏱
Duration
2 Years
🎓
Degree
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
📍
Campus
Hamburg (distance learning), Germany
📚
Total credits
120 ECTS
📅
Intake
October - Winter intake
April - Summer intake
✅
Admission restriction
Non-Restricted
🗣️
Teaching language
English (German modules optional)

📘 Program Overview

Official program page

Fernstudium Master Psychologie (M.Sc.) at Euro-FH is a flexible online distance-learning master that qualifies you for the professional work as a psychologist with a specialization-focused study profile, combining psychological expertise with application-oriented know-how.

The program awards a Master of Science degree with 120 credits and is designed for flexible progression, including flexible exam planning and English language requirements for admission.

🎯 Course & Curriculum

Course structure

Foundation phase
  • Psychologische Grundlagen und Grundlagenvertiefung to build advanced core knowledge for applied work
  • Forschungsmethoden and Psychologische Diagnostik to strengthen research and assessment competencies
  • Kognitionspsychologie and Angewandte Sozialpsychologie to connect theory with real application contexts
  • Humanistische und systemische Ansätze and selected Ergänzungsbereich modules to broaden your applied psychology profile
Specialisation phase
  • Choose one of five application emphases (each with 3 modules) to shape your professional direction
  • Deepen expertise in three modules from the Ergänzungsbereich (for example: Selbsterfahrung und Entspannung, Psychologische Gesundheitsförderung, Politische Psychologie)
  • Build advanced competence in evaluation, intervention planning, and the creation of psychological reports for application fields
  • Focus modules selected from the nine Ergänzungsfächer to align with your career goals
Practice, project work and master thesis
  • Project work with Kolloquium to apply methods to a practical psychology-related topic
  • Externes Praktikum and/or Praktikum with Supervision depending on your chosen focus and study plan
  • Kolloquium to support your master thesis preparation
  • Master-Thesis to complete the degree with an independent academic task

Curriculum

120 CP master's with compulsory core modules, elective pools, specialisation tracks, and a master's thesis.

SemesterNo. of modulesModule / subject categoryECTS / CPSemester total
Semester 1Grundlagenvertiefung und diagnostische sowie forschungsbezogene KernkompetenzenKognitionspsychologie834
Angewandte Sozialpsychologie6
Forschungsmethoden10
Psychologische Diagnostik10
Semester 2Ergänzungsbereich (Wahl 3 aus 9) und Anwendungsvertiefung (Wahl 1 aus 7)Entwicklungspsychopathologie636
Neuropsychologie und neuropsychologische Diagnostik6
Angewandte Persönlichkeitsforschung (Anwendungsmodul)6
Humanistische und systemische Ansätze (Anwendungsmodul)6
Evaluation und angewandte Diagnostik (Anwendungsmodul)6
Selbsterfahrung und Entspannung (Anwendungsmodul)6
Semester 3Anwendungsvertiefungen (Wahl 1 aus 5) und PraktikumPsychologie und Nachhaltigkeit: Theorien und Anwendungsfelder (Anwendungsvertiefung)838
Umweltbezogenes Verhalten und nachhaltiger Konsum (Anwendungsvertiefung)6
Prävention und Intervention in gesellschaftlichen Konflikten (Anwendungsvertiefung)6
Praktikum mit Supervision10
Projektarbeit mit Kolloquium8
Semester 4Master-ThesisMaster-Thesis3030
TotalGrundlagenvertiefung, Diagnostische und Forschungskompetenzen, Ergänzungsbereich, Anwendungsvertiefung, Praktikum, Projektarbeit mit Kolloquium und Master-Thesis120 CP

Career outcomes

  • You qualify as a psychologist with practical experience and a curriculum designed around applied psychology, so you can apply your skills directly in your work settings.
  • Your chosen emphasis (from leadership and decision-making, sustainability and resource orientation, communication and counselling, work and education, or risk perception and management) helps you target in-demand roles like HR, training and coaching, education, counselling, and risk management.
  • You gain job-ready competencies in research methods, psychological diagnostics, interventions, and preparing psychological reports for different application areas.
  • Because the program is delivered as a flexible distance-learning format, you can study while building experience, making it easier for you to move into roles where employers value both qualification and applied know-how.
  • The master’s profile-building approach helps you present a clear specialist direction to employers, improving how you match to psychology-related vacancies across sectors.
  • With a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree, you can progress toward senior specialist and leadership responsibilities, especially in areas like selection and development, education and counselling services, and evidence-based decision support.

Employability rate

Graduates of psychology programmes in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14%, reflecting continuing demand while still depending on specialization and practical experience.

Together, these figures point to a steady career outlook with reliable opportunities in organisations and institutions that hire psychology-qualified professionals.

✅ Entry Requirements

Academic qualification

RequirementDetails
First degree in Psychology (minimum 180 credits/ECTS-equivalent)International applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in Psychology from a recognised higher education institution outside Germany with at least 180 credits (or an equivalent qualification considered comparable by the university). The university also describes that, for Psychology knowledge assessment, it checks whether required areas are sufficiently covered.
English proficiency (CEFR B2)International applicants must demonstrate sufficient English skills at CEFR Level B2 according to the European Framework for Languages. Euro-FH also provides a self-test to help you estimate your English level.
Psychology knowledge coverage (minimum credit areas)For applicants with prior studies outside the Psychology programme, Euro-FH assesses subject relevance based on required knowledge areas in Psychology, including fundamentals, methods and statistics, psychological diagnostics and test theory, and application areas, using a minimum credits/ECTS approach as described by the university.
Bridging courses if prerequisite content is missingIf some required content/credits from your previous degree are missing, Euro-FH states that corresponding parts can be made up through bridging courses (Brückenkurse), subject to decisions by the university’s study programme leadership.

Module matching by study area

Study areaMatch possible?Conditions
PsychologyConditional matchEuro-FH states admission decisions are based on whether your prior Psychology studies include a minimum credits/ECTS amount across specified areas (fundamentals, methods and statistics, diagnostics and test theory, and application areas).

Language requirements

For admission to the Euro-FH Master’s programme in Psychology, you must demonstrate sufficient English skills at Level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). You can also use the university’s self-test to estimate your English level.

MOI (Medium of Instruction)

Eligible if
The official admission materials state proof of English knowledge at Level B2; they also mention that suitable tests and a telephone interview can be used for English verification.
Proof required
Official evidence or the method accepted by Euro-FH for proving CEFR B2 English (as published on the admission requirements page).
Outcome
If your proof is accepted as meeting CEFR B2, you meet the English requirement for admission.

Exam / assessment

ComponentRequired?Details
GMAT for eligibility assessmentconditionalFor the programme’s eligibility assessment, Euro-FH states that a GMAT score of at least 500 points must be provided. Euro-FH also states that English proof (at least Level B2) may be provided using suitable tests or via a free telephone interview organised by Euro-FH.

💶 Fees & Funding

ItemAmountNotes
TuitionEUR 13472 / total programTotal tuition for the program: 13.472,00 € (13.472,00 € Lehrgangskosten), with 32 instalments shown in official documentation.

Proof of financial resources

International students typically need to show they can finance their studies in Germany when applying for a student visa/residence permit. Prepare a clear proof of funds document set that matches the requirements published by the relevant German immigration/visa authority and your place of residence.

    Important dates

    Application window

    MilestoneOctober - Winter intakeApril - Summer intake
    Application portal opensN/AN/A
    Application deadline (final submit)N/AN/A
    Application deadline (EU students)N/AN/A
    Application deadline (Non-EU students)N/AN/A
    Recommended apply-byN/AN/A
    Semester beginsN/AN/A

    Pre-application & reviews

    MilestoneOctober - Winter intakeApril - Summer intake
    VPD request - recommendedN/AN/A
    VPD result expectedN/AN/A
    APS - recommendedN/AN/A
    Start eligibility checkN/AN/A

    Document submission deadlines

    MilestoneOctober - Winter intakeApril - Summer intake
    Application submission deadlineN/AN/A
    Document submission deadline (EU students)N/AN/A
    Document submission deadline (Non-EU students)N/AN/A
    Language certificate deadlineN/AN/A
    Official transcripts deadlineN/AN/A
    Certified translations deadlineN/AN/A
    Postal / hard-copy documents deadlineN/AN/A
    Missing documents (if requested)N/AN/A

    📝 How to Apply

    1

    Prepare your eligibility documents

    Review the international entry requirements for the Master’s programme in Psychology and confirm your prior degree and English proficiency meet the published criteria. If your previous degree does not include all relevant Psychology content, plan for possible bridging courses and ensure your transcripts can show coverage of required areas. Collect your graduation documents and course lists to support the credit-area assessment described by Euro-FH.

    2

    Complete the application for admission review

    Submit the application documents through Euro-FH’s admission process for Master’s programmes. Euro-FH requires specific application materials such as a curriculum-style CV and the study/degree documents used for eligibility checks. Make sure you include the English proof method you plan to use (e.g., accepted tests or the alternative verification option mentioned by Euro-FH).

    3

    Provide eligibility assessment items (if applicable)

    For the eligibility assessment, Euro-FH states that a GMAT score of at least 500 points must be provided. If you intend to use the alternative English verification method described by Euro-FH, complete the steps to arrange the telephone interview organised by the university. Keep copies of your GMAT result and English proof for your application record.

    4

    Follow the university’s enrolment document requirements

    After you receive an admission decision, follow Euro-FH’s published enrolment requirements. Euro-FH states it needs documents such as your CV, a digital photo, and graduation certificates (degree certificate and transcript/degree documents used for the first degree review), plus required administration items related to student enrolment. Submit any additional items requested by the university within the timeline given in your admission/enrolment instructions.

    Application opens
    N/A
    Application Deadline
    N/A
    Semester begins
    N/A
    Apply Now

    ❓ Frequently Asked Questions