Psychology with a Concentration in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
The Master of Science in Psychology with a Concentration in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy aims to deepen and expand the foundational psychological knowledge and practical skills acquired during the bachelor’s program.
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The Master of Science in Psychology with a Concentration in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy aims to deepen and expand the foundational psychological knowledge and practical skills acquired during the bachelor’s program. Students develop the ability to work independently using scientific methods and are prepared for professional practice as psychotherapists. Upon completing the program, you will take the licensing examination, qualifying you for further training in accordance with the PsychThApprO.
Quick Facts
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Start of studies
Winter semester -
Standard period of study
4 semesters -
Admission restricted
Yes -
Language of instruction
German
Career Prospects
Graduates of the master’s program in Psychology with a Concentration in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy are eligible to take the licensing examination. With subsequent advanced training, they can pursue professional specialization in various areas of psychotherapy. The degree also provides a solid foundation for an academic career, including doctoral studies.
Admission is open to anyone who has
a) obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology (180 LP) from a domestic or foreign university or an equivalent domestic or foreign degree which has been found to meet the professional requirements, or an equivalent domestic or foreign degree whose learning outcomes meet the requirements of the PsychThG and the PsychThApprO in terms of content, with an overall grade of "good" (2.5) or better
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b) has completed at least 144 credit points at the time of application. Furthermore, the average grade must be noted on the application documents. The proof of the average grade (or the transcript of records) must not be older than 3 months at the time of application.
Applicants who are applying on the basis of a bachelor's degree that they have not yet completed will be provisionally admitted to the course and can submit proof of their first professionally qualifying degree for the winter semester by September 30. Provisional admission expires if the degree certificate (usually the bachelor's certificate or equivalent) is not submitted to the Registrar's Office by this date.
And:
c) can provide evidence of competencies in psychological modules amounting to at least 120 CP, which must be demonstrated in the following areas:
Practical work experience (at least 19 CP), which must be completed in a work-related internship (at least 13 CP) and an empirical-scientific (experimental-psychological) internship (at least 6 CP), module(s) with successfully completed examinations in statistics or psychological methodology (at least 15 CP), module(s) with successfully completed examinations in psychological diagnostics (at least 12 CP), modules (at least 25 CP in total) in the following basic psychological subjects: General Psychology, Biological Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Differential or Personality Psychology, Social Psychology, module/s with successfully completed examinations in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, incl. disorder theory (min. 8 CP), procedural theory (min. 8 CP), preventive/rehabilitative concepts (min. 2 CP), and professional ethics (min. 2 CP), module(s) on the basics of applied pedagogy (min. 4 CP), medicine (min. 4 CP), pharmacology (min. 2 CP).
And:
d) has written an empirical bachelor's thesis.
Important information
An optional aptitude test is used as an additional criterion for the allocation of study slot. However, this test will not be held for applications for the winter semester 2025/26 and will not be taken into account. Detailed information on the application and allocation of study slots can be found "here".
The Master of Science in Psychology with a Concentration in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy ends with the licensing examination. This enables graduates to continue their training in accordance with the PsychThApprO 2020.
Examination Regulations/Degree Plans/Module Handbooks/Internship Regulations
Examination Regulations (known in German as Prüfungsordnungen, or PO) define the basic structures of a degree program (including admission requirements and curriculum). Students are automatically subject to the current version of the PO when they enroll for their first semester. Even if new PO are issued during your studies, you will still be subject to the rules of the original version according to which you enrolled (presuming the PO have not otherwise been revoked).
Each degree plan represents the recommended ideal course of study for a given subject and is a constituent part of any PO.
Supplementary regulations and detailed information for each module (such as requirements for taking a written examination and the content of the modules/events) can be found in the module handbooks.
The internship regulations define the conditions under which the compulsory or optional internships must be completed.
Before the start of the lecture period, we recommend that you review the degree plan for your degree program so that you know which modules are planned for the start of your studies
- The module handbook/curriculum/departmental examination regulations will follow and will be published here.
Why Choose Psychology with a Concentration in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at the University of Siegen?
- Small cohorts each academic year, ensuring small groups in traditional university courses
- Siegen model of BQT III: for example, one-on-one supervision during the outpatient phase of BQT III and more
- Numerous partner clinics across Germany
- Experience with all guideline-based psychotherapeutic approaches
- Supervision and practical application of psychotherapy based on "real" cases
