Psychologie mit Schwerpunkt Pädagogische Psychologie
Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Starte jetzt deinen Master Psychologie mit Schwerpunkt Pädagogische Psychologie (M.Sc.) an der Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg und werde Expert/in, um Lehr- und Lernprozesse in verschiedenen pädagogischen Kontexten zu erkennen, zu gestalten und zu evaluieren.
Der Studiengang verbindet eine wissenschaftliche Basisausbildung der Psychologie mit Vertiefungen in psychologisch-pädagogischer Diagnostik und Evaluation sowie Methoden empirischer Bildungsforschung und bereitet dich so auf anspruchsvolle Aufgaben in Bildung und Förderung vor.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Forschungsmethoden
- Psychologische Diagnostik
- Entwicklungspsychopathologie
- Neuropsychologie
- Methoden empirischer Bildungsforschung
- Psychologisch-pädagogische Diagnostik und Evaluation
- Schwerpunkte: Bildung und Förderung in der Kindheit
- Schwerpunkte: Schulpsychologische Aufgabenfelder
- Schwerpunkte: Lebenslanges Lernen
- Praktikum und Projektarbeit
- Praktikum mit Supervision
- Kommunikation wissenschaftlicher Ergebnisse
- Praktikum und Projektarbeit (Ergänzungsbereich: Wahl 1 aus 5)
- Master-Thesis
Curriculum
120 ECTS Master of Science (M.Sc.) with compulsory modules, a specialisation focus, an elective additional area, practical work, and a master thesis.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core foundation (Basics of research and diagnostics) | Forschungsmethoden | 10 | 32 |
| Psychologische Diagnostik | 10 | |||
| Entwicklungspsychopathologie | 6 | |||
| Neuropsychologie | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Specialisation core (pedagogical psychology application and research methods in education) | Methoden empirischer Bildungsforschung | 6 | 34 |
| Psychologisch-pädagogische Diagnostik und Evaluation | 6 | |||
| Schwerpunkte: Bildung und Förderung in der Kindheit | 8 | |||
| Schwerpunkte: Schulpsychologische Aufgabenfelder | 8 | |||
| Schwerpunkte: Lebenslanges Lernen | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Practical work and supervised practice plus communication of scientific results | Praktikum und Projektarbeit | 10 | 34 |
| Praktikum mit Supervision | 10 | |||
| Kommunikation wissenschaftlicher Ergebnisse | 8 | |||
| Praktikum und Projektarbeit (Ergänzungsbereich: Wahl 1 aus 5) | 6 | |||
| Semester 4 | Master thesis | Master-Thesis | 30 | 30 |
| Total | Core foundation, specialisation focus modules, practical work, elective additional area, and Master thesis | 120 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready expertise in pedagogical psychology, enabling you to support learners and educators with structured approaches to diagnostics, evaluation, and intervention planning.
- You can apply your training in education and training settings such as schools, pre-school environments, and continuing education providers, where demand for evidence-based support is consistently high.
- You develop skills to communicate scientific results professionally and apply them in real educational contexts, helping you take on roles that require analysis and clear stakeholder communication.
- You gain applied experience through practicum and project work, so you graduate with practical competence for consultancy and project-based tasks in educational institutions.
- This M.Sc. gives you an academically recognised qualification in pedagogical psychology that supports career progression into senior specialist and coordination responsibilities in educational organisations.
Employability rate
Graduates in pedagogical psychology-related roles in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 84% and an unemployment rate of about 16%, reflecting steady demand in education, training, and school-related support services.
Overall, this points to a relatively stable career outlook for graduates who can demonstrate practical and evidence-based skills in learning and development support.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants need an academically completed first degree that is a psychology undergraduate (or an equivalent qualification) that meets the programme’s credit requirement, and the university reviews subject relevance for foreign qualifications. The Euro-FH admission page states that you must have at least 180 credits in the first degree (with additional qualification and/or defined recognition depending on your background). |
| Psychology first degree and required credits | For the 120-credits admission route, the university’s master admission requirements specify access with at least 180 credits from the first degree in psychology, alongside qualifying professional experience for eligibility decisions. If required professional experience is not in full, the study programme leadership decides based on the full application documents and a motivation letter. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology (bachelor’s studies) | Direct match | The university requires a completed first degree in psychology and reviews required credits and subject relevance for applicants with foreign qualifications. |
Language requirements
For admission to this Euro-FH master’s programme, international applicants must have sufficient English knowledge at the level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The university provides an English self-test to help you check your level before applying.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 328 / per month | The program page states tuition from 328 EUR per month. A single total programme tuition figure is not published on the accessible page text. |
| Application fee | EUR 150 / one time | An example application/processing fee of 150 EUR is shown on a Euro-FH registration document template for master applicants, with the line indicating a one-time Prüfungsgebühr. |
Proof of financial resources
Germany visa applicants generally need to show that they can cover living costs and tuition-related expenses during the period of study. If the programme tuition amount is not explicitly fixed for every intake in the university publications you use, prepare your financial plan using the latest official requirements from German immigration/visa guidance.
- Evidence of funds for living costs during your stay in Germany (as required for your visa application).
- Any tuition-related payment plan or confirmation you receive from the university after admission.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 | January 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | January 01, 2026 | January 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Register online for the master programme
International applicants apply through the Euro-FH online registration for the master’s programme. During the online application you select the desired study programme and provide your relevant prerequisites and any credit-recognition details if applicable. After successful registration, you receive a booking confirmation by email with your application information.
Send the required documents for admission review
After your booking confirmation, the university provides a checklist of documents and evidence required for admission and enrolment. You can send documents by email; the university states that you can take photos of the documents and submit them. For international certificates, the Euro-FH indicates it checks them for free using the official credential database (Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen).
Receive admission decision and enrol for study access
Once your application is reviewed and you are admitted, the university sends your first study documents and your access information. The programme page also indicates that you can start with a flexible study approach and plan assessments within the study structure. After enrolment, you can begin your online campus access and start the course material and tasks.