Applied Psychology

The Applied Psychology program at the public Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences has a standard study period of 6 semesters and ends with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree.

Yes, the Applied Psychology degree program is a full-time program with 180 credit points. The on-campus location is Salzgitter at the Faculty of Transport-Sports-Tourism-Media. The program begins in September, starting each fall term.

Psychology is the science of human experience and behavior. Theories and research findings that explain psychological correlations are the focus of the program. In addition to general foundational knowledge of psychology, you can expect to explore insights from for example Developmental, Personality, and Social Psychology. The program is also designed to foster practical skills, management abilities, and statistical knowledge. These skills enabling you to conduct your own psychological studies early on. In conclusion the sixth term includes a practical semester.
 

After graduation, you can work in social, organizational, and personnel consulting. Other career fields include politics and education, as well as media and advertising. Furthermore, career opportunities exist in human resources, coaching, and business.

No, the Applied Psychology degree program does not qualify graduates to practice psychotherapy and does not grant access to Master's programs that meet the requirements for licensure under the Psychotherapy Act!

The Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences offers several Master's programs (M.A.) such as Integrated Health Care Management (external link, opens in a new window) in Wolfsburg and Preventive Social Work (external link, opens in a new window) as well as Social Management (external link, opens in a new window) in Wolfenbüttel. The campus in Salzgitter also offers the programs in Communication Management and Leadership in Service Companies.

You can also pursue a Master's degree in various sub-disciplines of psychology at other universities, such as Business Psychology, Psychology and Sustainability, or Intercultural Psychology. Programs in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy are excluded as master options.

The Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences does not charge tuition fees. But you pay a fee per semester, which is currently around €410 and includes an administration fee, a student union contribution, and a public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket (external link, opens in a new window)).

To be admitted to the Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, you need a general university entrance qualification, a subject-specific university entrance qualification, a university of applied sciences entrance qualification, or an equivalent qualification. A preliminary internship is not required. Consequently, admission to the program is restricted.

This degree program has restricted admission. Student selection is based 40 percent on the grade point average of the university entrance qualification and 60 percent on specific aptitude for the chosen degree program. Specific talent is determined based on vocational training, professional experience, and outstanding academic achievements relevant to the program.

For example successfully completed advanced courses in Biology, Mathematics, Education/Psychology, Health, English, German, Ethics and Values, and Religion each improve the grade point average by 0.25.

No, there is no aptitude test for this degree program. Therefore, no specific academic achievements are required for admission. A preliminary internship is also not required.

The Applied Psychology program starts each fall term, beginning in September. Applications are accepted until July 15th. For general questions about the application process, please visit the website of the Central Student Advisory Service (external link, opens in a new window). The application process is handled through Ostfalia University's central application portal, regardless of the specific faculty.

For general questions about studying and the application process, you can contact the Central Student Advisory Service at Ostfalia University (05331 939-15200). For questions regarding the content of the program, the Academic Advisory Service for the Applied Psychology program is available at fsb-ap-k(at)ostfalia.de (opens your email program).