International University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology

Understand the world of psychology through a practically focused lens for use in the working world with our B.Sc. Applied Psychology.

Interactions in work and everyday life are complex, determined by thoughts, feelings and actions. Every day we have to make decisions, motivate ourselves, and interact with others in various situations. Learn how to apply your psychological expertise in interpersonal situations and processes in the work environment with the IU International University of Applied Sciences B.Sc. Applied Psychology.

While the classical study of psychology is more scientifically empirical, studying applied psychology enables you to take a practical direction in one of the fields of psychology. Whether in business, health, media or communication psychology – the world needs experts on people who know how to apply the findings of psychology in practice.

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Your Degree Summed Up

STUDY MODEL

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
All 6 semesters online

ACCREDITATION

180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). Accredited in line with German and European standards

DURATION OF STUDY

6 semesters – 36 months

ADMISSION

High School/College Certificate
Intermediate, A Levels, IB Diploma, or equivalent. English Skills (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, etc.)

STUDY FEES

Euros 5,784 total for full degree

ASSESSMENTS

Online Assignments and Exams

Course Overview

1. SEMESTER

Module	ECTS
Psychology	5
Introduction to Academic Work	5
Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology	5
Differential and Personality Psychology	5
Social Interaction Psychology	5
General Psychology: Learning, Emotion, Motivation and Attention	5

2. SEMESTER

Module	ECTS
Introduction to Empirically Scientific Psychology	5
Statistics	5
General Psychology: Perception, Memory, Language and Cognition	5
Developmental Psychology	5
Positive Psychology	5
Introduction to Psychological Assessment	5

3. SEMESTER

Module	ECTS
Psychology of Behavior and Evolution	5
Basics of Counseling	5
Research Methodology and Data Analysis	5
Implementing Diagnostic Tools	5
Clinical Psychology: Mental Disorders	5
Basics of Occupational and Organisational and Educational Psychology	5

4. SEMESTER

Module	ECTS
Intercultural Psychology	5
Collaborative Work	5
Seminar: Methods of Individual and Group Counseling	5
Health and Prevention	5
Project: Communication for Practical Problem-Solving	5
Empirical Social Research	5

5. SEMESTER

Module	ECTS
Conflict Management and Mediation	5
Interaction and Communication in Organisations	5
Practical Project: Psychology	5
Systematic Counseling and Coaching	5
Elective A	10

6. SEMESTER

Module	ECTS
Elective B	10
Elective C	10
Bachelor Thesis	10

MODULE GUIDE

Module guide

Electives

ELECTIVE A

In your 5th semester, you’ll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:

Module	ECTS
Health Psychology: Stress and Coping	10
Psychology of Communication and Persuasion	10
Agile Management and Leadership	10
Media Psychology and User Research	10

ELECTIVE B

In your 6th semester, you’ll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:

Module	ECTS
Health Psychology: Interventions	10
Media Psychology and Communication Research	10
Organizational Development and Change Management	10
Psychology of Human- Computer Interaction	10

ELECTIVE C

In your 6th semester, you’ll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:

Module	ECTS
Occupational Health Management and Burnout Prevention	10
Corporate Communication and PR	10
New Work and Personnel Psychology	10
Design Thinking and Prototyping	10
Studium Generale	10

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