Distance learning program Communication Psychology (B.Sc.) – HSF

Who is the Distance Learning Course in Communication Psychology Suitable For?

The distance learning course in Communication Psychology (B.Sc.) at Hochschule Fresenius is aimed at individuals who wish to analyse, understand and purposefully manage communication in all its facets. The course is particularly suitable for career starters with an interest in psychology, media and management, as well as for working professionals who want to further qualify themselves in communication, PR, marketing, personnel development or media consulting. Candidates without the conventional university entrance qualification can also find a suitable entry route via alternative access paths – regardless of age and previous professional background.

What Formal Entry Requirements Are There?

For the distance learning course in Communication Psychology, you need a university entrance qualification. The following entry options apply:

• General university entrance qualification (Abitur): Direct access to the course.
• Advanced technical college entrance qualification or subject-specific university entrance qualification: Access depending on subject orientation and federal state.
• Completed vocational training of at least 2 years plus 2 years of professionally related work experience: Additionally, a subject-specific university entrance exam is required.
• Master craftsman’s certificate or equivalent advanced training (e.g. specialist, business economist, technician) with at least 400 hours of instruction: Access also via a subject-specific university entrance exam.
• Intermediate school leaving certificate plus three-year vocational training with a final grade of 2.5 or better: Admission via a study agreement (at least 18 CP in the first semester or 30 CP in the first year of study must be successfully completed); if the final grade is lower, the subject-specific university entrance exam must also be passed.

In special cases, Hochschule Fresenius will review the documents individually. Applications with professional qualifications and aptitude tests are also possible if relevant practical experience and a counselling interview can be demonstrated.

You do not have to meet a numerus clausus. Entry is possible at any time throughout the year at the beginning of the month.

What Personal Requirements Should You Bring?

You should have a strong interest in psychological, social science and communicative topics. Analytical thinking and willingness to apply scientific methods are advantageous. Since the course is project-oriented and includes modules such as Communication Management, Media and Intercultural Competence, openness to different perspectives, social skills and teamwork are important.

Online teaching requires a high degree of self-organisation and self-motivation, as well as basic digital skills. Basic English skills are helpful, as selected modules take place in English.

Detailed Study Content: What Do You Learn in the Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Psychology?

In the Bachelor’s degree programme in Communication Psychology at Hochschule Fresenius, you acquire in-depth knowledge in psychology, communication science, and media management. The focus is on psychological fundamentals, communication models, and understanding media within societal contexts. You learn to work scientifically, apply research methods, analyse communication processes, and specifically design them.
Key study contents at a glance:

• Scientific working and self-organised learning
• General Psychology I & II
• Descriptive and inductive statistics
• Social psychology and developmental psychology
• Psychological fundamentals of communication
• Research methods I & II
• Communication management and media management
• Media, ethics and society
• Media and journalism
• Project management and media planning
• Communication effects research
• Digitalisation in corporate communication
• Modern work and organisational management
• Intercultural competence
• English-language modules such as Business Language Issues and Business Negotiation Competencies
• Empirical research project
• Bachelor’s thesis

In the elective compulsory area, you choose between two specialisations:

• Corporate Communication: Communication strategies, public relations, internal communication, advertising messages, and social listening
• Psychology of special communication situations: Conversation guidance, moderation, interview techniques, intercultural communication, attitude and behaviour change

You develop skills to analyse communication processes, critically evaluate media formats, and act interculturally. Furthermore, you are prepared for empirical research projects and learn to apply scientific findings in a practical manner.