Psychology PLUS, Bachelor of Science

On-campus program @ Berlin International Psychoanalytic University 

👉 The Bachelor's degree programme in Psychology at the International Psychoanalytic University Berlin (IPU) offers a scientifically sound education with a psychoanalytic focus. Students acquire basic knowledge in various subdisciplines of psychology and benefit from practical additional qualifications such as psychodynamic conversation techniques and psychological specialist English. Early involvement in research projects and the opportunity to participate in international exchange programmes distinguish the course. Graduates are prepared for roles in counseling, research, and psychotherapy, and can adapt flexibly to current developments in psychotherapy training.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider Berlin International Psychoanalytic University, University based in Berlin (Germany)
The International Psychoanalytic University (IPU) Berlin is a state-recognized, private university with a psychoanalytic profile, founded in 2009. It offers research-oriented and practice-oriented degree programmes in psychology and related disciplines at bachelor's and master's levels. With a unique interdisciplinary research profile, international orientation, its own university outpatient clinic, and the right to award doctorates (since 2025), the IPU combines academic excellence with clinical and social relevance.
🎓 Field of Study Social SciencesPsychology
📜 Degree Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
⏳ Duration 6 Semesters
🎯 ECTS 180 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Introduction to Psychology and Psychoanalysis, General Psychology, Statistics I, Theory of Science and Methodology, Statistics II, Biopsychology/Neurocognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Differential and Personality Psychology, Social Psychological Foundations, Applied Social Psychology, Basics of Clinical Psychology, Psychological Assessment I: Methodology, Psychological Assessment II: Practice, Introduction to Theories and Methods of Psychological Intervention, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Current Developments in Theory and Practice of Psychoanalysis, Job-related Key Qualifications, Empirical Internship, Professional Internship, Bachelor's Thesis
📍 Location Berlin
📅 Enrollment Winter or summer semester
💶 Fees
from 820 € monthly
from 26400 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.ipu-berlin.de

Admission requirements

For admission to the Bachelor's degree programme in Psychology, proof of general university entrance qualification or a subject-specific university entrance qualification in accordance with § 11 of the Berlin University Act is required. A specific high school grade point average is not necessary. The admission process includes a personal interview in which the overall impression, motivation for career choice, interests, and possibly prior experience and social commitment are taken into account.

Details

The Bachelor's degree programme in Psychology at the International Psychoanalytic University Berlin provides a solid psychological education with a special focus on a psychoanalytically oriented perspective. The target group for this offering is individuals interested in human emotions, thoughts, and actions, and who aim for a scientific and practical approach to psychological issues. Graduates qualify for a variety of professional fields in counseling, therapy, research, or further psychological studies. Within the programme, students benefit from additional qualifications in psychodynamic conversation skills and psychological professional English, as well as close collaboration with experts in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. Special emphasis is placed on research-oriented work and practical relevance. The support situation is characterized by small groups and close contact with instructors.

General Psychology

Developmental Psychology

Social Psychology

Biological Psychology

Empirical Methods

Diagnosis

Differential Psychology

Clinical Psychology

Theory and Methods of Psychological Intervention

Psychodynamic Conversation Skills

Psychological Professional English

The programme consists of six semesters on a full-time basis and includes exchange opportunities with international partner universities and internships. Additionally, the curriculum prepares students for current developments in psychotherapy training and enables a smooth recognition of completed achievements abroad.

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