Psychology - Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Master of Science

Admission requirements

For admission to the Master's programme in Psychology: Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, a successful Bachelor's degree with a specialisation in Psychotherapy according to the Psychotherapeutic Law reform is required. The allocation of study places is independent of the Numerus Clausus and includes a selection interview. The start of studies is possible each winter semester.

Details

The Master's degree programme in Psychology: Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at the Psychologische Hochschule Berlin is aimed at students with a completed Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a designated specialisation in Psychotherapy who seek an advanced scientific and practice-oriented training in the field of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. The training is based on the reformed Psychotherapy Act and prepares you for the licensing examination as well as further psychotherapeutic qualifications in various methods. The study concept relies on manageable cohort and seminar groups and close, individual support by scientifically and practically experienced lecturers. The focus is on becoming acquainted with the four socially recognised psychotherapeutic methods and the intensive linking of theoretical, scientific and practical content.

• Advanced fundamentals of Clinical Psychology
• Scientific methods and diagnostics
• Method-specific components in Analytic Psychotherapy, Depth Psychology-based Psychotherapy, Behavioural Therapy and Systemic Therapy
• Cross-method elements with focus on ethics, professional practice and legal aspects
• Case seminars and practical exercises with direct patient contact at the psychotherapeutic outpatient clinics of the PHB
• Research competence through methodological and empirical modules and an accompanying research internship
• Individual options regarding future psychotherapeutic specialisation
• Master’s thesis for the treatment of an independent scientific project

The training is designed to be practice-oriented: Lecturers are both scientifically qualified and clinically experienced, thus conveying theory and application at a high level. The location of the university in the heart of Berlin enables access to a large network of psychological institutions and practical placement opportunities. After successful completion, graduates have the option to obtain their licence to practise and to pursue numerous activities in psychotherapeutic care.