Master's Programme Psychotherapy
Would you like to expand and deepen your basic psychosocial and psychological knowledge in the field of psychotherapy research and gain comprehensive, professional preparation for the profession of psychotherapist?
The Master's programme in Psychotherapy provides a scientifically sound, practical and professionally oriented qualification in the field of psychotherapy.
It serves to acquire in-depth theoretical knowledge from all four scientifically recognised psychotherapeutic clusters (behavioural therapy, systemic therapy, psychoanalytic-psychodynamic therapy, humanistic therapy) as well as the acquisition of central practical skills that are required as a basis for further - postgraduate - training stages in accordance with the Psychotherapy Act 2024.
The aim is to prepare graduates for their responsible role in psychotherapeutic care.
Please note: the language of instruction for this programme is German.
Master of Science
Duration/ECTS-Credits
4 semesters/120 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-time
Language
German
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree/equivalent
and Language Certificates
Faculty
Faculty of Psychology and Sport Science
Level of qualification
Master (Second Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 7, EQF/NQF: Level 7
ISCED-F
0313 Psychology
Study Code
UC 560
Dates and Deadlines for admission
Masterstudium Psychotherapie
FAQ
Graduates will have in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of mental disorders, diagnostics, basic methodological principles, intervention techniques, etc. in connection with bio-psycho-social explanatory models, taking into account society, culture, gender and diversity, as well as a solid basic understanding of medicine and psychiatry and their relevance for interdisciplinary cooperation.
The aim of the programme is to teach, deepen and learn to implement the aspects relevant to psychotherapy in the four scientifically recognised psychotherapeutic clusters (behavioural therapy, systemic therapy, psychoanalytical-psychodynamic therapy, humanistic therapy). In addition to practice in a clinical-psychiatric-psychotherapeutic context, the focus is also on psychotherapeutic intervention, ethical and legal frameworks, interdisciplinary use of psychotherapeutic techniques and much more. Another focus is on individual and group self-awareness in order to strengthen self-reflective competences.
The Master's programme in Psychotherapy qualifies students to take up the third, postgraduate part of psychotherapy training in accordance with the Psychotherapy Act 2024 and to take up a relevant doctoral/PhD programme.
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Psychology & Sport
Anyone wishing to study psychology or Sport Science and with an interest in psychotherapy, prevention, training or exercise will find several suitable degree programmes at the University of Innsbruck.
The departments of Psychology and Sport Science work closely together at the University of Innsbruck, including in research into health and prevention across the entire lifespan and in alpine sports, where the effects of sporting activity on the body, as well as training methods and equipment, are investigated. Both fields are linked to the Research Area Mountain Regions.
In addition, the Extension Programme Mountain Regions can be undertaken.
