Psychology deals with the experience and actions of people. Key questions include: Why do we perceive the world the way we do? How to predict and improve performance and well-being at work? How do our mental abilities develop? How is our brain structured? How do positive and negative incentives influence our thinking?

The aim of the course is to provide students with a solid foundation of general knowledge as well as the specialised skills and abilities necessary for the transition into professional practice. Students will acquire fundamental knowledge of scientific methodology and findings in empirical psychology and will be able to apply this knowledge to questions in research and practice. The core curriculum of subjects is expanded through compulsory elective modules, in which the theory, methodology and practice of empirical-scientific work are taught in more depth. The professional qualification is complemented by the acquisition of interdisciplinary core competencies.

If, in addition to the compulsory modules, certain elective modules and the professional field internship are studied in a variant, the graduates fulfil the requirements according to the PsychThApprO for admission to a consecutive subsequent M.Sc. programme. Psychology with specialisation in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy

The allocation of study places for this degree course is subject to a selection procedure. For more information, please see the Regulations Governing the University Selection Procedure for Degree Courses with Admission Restrictions (Selection Regulations): https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/mug/8/findex0.html/8_01_00_4