Bachelor's Programme Psychology
As of winter semester 2019/2020 this programme is no longer open to new entrants. For information on the succeeding bachelor’s programme please consult this page »
Faculty | Faculty of Psychology and Sport Science |
Duration / ECTS-Credits | 6 semesters / 180 ECTS-Credits |
Academic Degree |
Bachelor of Science (BSc) |
Qualification Level |
Bachelor (First Cycle) ISCED-11: Level 6, EQF/NQF: Level 6 |
ISCED-F | 0313 Psychology |
Mode of Study |
Full-Time |
Study Code |
UC 033 640 |
Curriculum | Information on the Curriculum * |
Admission Requirements |
Secondary school completion certificate or equivalent |
PODCAST | http://streaming.uibk.ac.at/medien/c102/c1021067/Podcasts/Studienpodcasts /Psychologie.mp3 |
* Information on the Curriculum (2008W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
University of Innsbruck Bulletins » (Click to open all University of Innsbruck Bulletins)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 20th 2019, Issue 23, No. 307 (Modification Regulation Admission Procedure)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin December 5th 2018, Issue 8, No. 115 (Modification Regulation Admission Procedure)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 16th 2018, Issue 39, No. 361 (Admission Period for the winter semester 2018/2019)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 17th 2017, Issue 37, No. 541 (Admission Period for the winter semester 2017/2018)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 1st 2016, Issue 35, No. 423 (Admission Period for the winter semester 2016/2017)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 24th 2016, Issue 16, No. 285 (Modification Regulation Admission Procedure)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin January 7th 2016, Issue 9, No.180 (None Studies Induction and Orientation Stage)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 6th 2015, Issue 23, No. 354 (Admission Period for the winter semester 2015/2016)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 7th 2014, Issue 19, No. 380 (Admission Period for the winter semester 2014/2015)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 19th 2014, Issue 15, No. 23 (Modification Admission Procedure)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 25th 2013, Issue 23. No. 229 (Regulation Admission Procedure 2013/2014)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 05th 2013, Issue 37, No. 312 (Registration Deadline)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 02nd 2012, Issue 42, No. 361 (Regulation Admission Procedure 2012/2013)
- English version of the Curriculum (April 21st 2008)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 21st 2008, Issue 29, No. 258 (Curriculum - German)
Supplementary Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Supplementary Programme corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Supplementary Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information: https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-informatik/
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
Austrian grading scheme |
Definition |
%-age |
||
1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance |
38.6 | ![]() |
= 100% |
2 |
GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors |
29.8 | ||
3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors |
19.9 | ||
4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria |
11.7 | ||
5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 6 semesters or 180 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
12.5 ECTS-Credits: Indroduction in Psychology A
3.0 ECTS-Credits: General Psychology A › continue second semester!
3.5 ECTS-Credits: Indroduction in Psychology B › continue second semester!
4.5 ECTS-Credits: Statistic A › continue second semester!
4.5 ECTS-Credits: Developmental Psychology › continue second semester!
4.0 ECTS-Credits: So cial Psychology › continue second semester!
› 1.5 ECTS-Credits: Indroduction in Psychology B
› 5.5 ECTS-Credits: Statistic A
› 5.5 ECTS-Credits: Developmental Psychology
› 6.0 ECTS-Credits: Social Psychology
› 7.0 ECTS-Credits: General Psychology A
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Psychological Methods › continue third semester!
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Psychological Methods
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Historical and Social Basics for Psychology
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Statistic B
10.0 ECTS-Credits: General Psychology B
3.5 ECTS-Credits: Psychology of Personality and Individual Differences › continue fourth semester!
4.0 ECTS-Credits: Diagnostic › continue fourth semester!
6.0 ECTS-Credits: Biological Psychology A › continue fourth semester!
› 6.5 ECTS-Credits: Psychology of Personality and Individual Differences
› 6.0 ECTS-Credits: Diagnostic
› 4.0 ECTS-Credits: Biological Psychology A
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Biological Psychology B
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Introduction of Psychopathalogy › continue fifth semester!
› 2.5 ECTS-Credits: Introduction of Psychopathalogy
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Research Practice › continue sixth semester!
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Basic and Applied Subjects › continue sixth semester!
12.5 ECTS-Credits: Internship
7.0 ECTS-Credits: Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology › continue sixth semester!
7.0 ECTS-Credits: Fundamentals of Applied Psychology › continue sixth semester!
› 12.5 ECTS-Credits: Research Practice (Bachelor’s Thesis)
› 2.5 ECTS-Credits: Basic and Applied Subjects
› 3.0 ECTS-Credits: Fundamentals of Applied Psychology
› 3.0 ECTS-Credits: Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology
Qualification Profile and Skills
The Bachelor's Programme Psychology serves as preparation for a master's degree programme and as vocational training. The programme conveys the fundamental knowledge required for the responsible and scientifically sound analysis of psychological problems and for the assessment of psychological activities. The Bachelor's Programme in Psychology conveys the fundamentals of the discipline. Students acquire knowledge of the scientific description and explanation of human experience and activity as well as of psychological processes, such as perception, feeling, thought, memory, that are of central importance in the interaction between the individual and his or her social, technical and natural environment. In addition to solid knowledge in basic research and methodology in psychology, students learn the fundamentals of the application of psychological knowledge to shape and improve people's living and working conditions. The focus of the practically-oriented programme lies in conveying solid fundamental knowledge of psychological diagnostics and of psychological intervention in clinical, health, occupational and organizational fields as well as in educational contexts.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Graduates are able to produce, evaluate, assess and implement scientific developments in the fields of psychology and to apply them in interdisciplinary contexts. They possess theoretical and methodological problem-solving skills as well as specialist skills in clinical, health-oriented, vocational and organizational psychological contexts.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
For professional activities as a psychologist, a master's degree will likely be required (new law governing psychology as a profession).
The most common areas of activity for psychologists:
Health care (clinical psychology, psychotherapy, neuropsychology, rehabilitation psychology), work, organizational and business psychology (company psychology, personnel management, employment market administration, business and personnel consultation, advertising), educational psychology (school psychology, educational counselling facilities), universities (research, teaching, student counselling) and traffic psychology.
Postgraduate and further Studies at the University of Innsbruck
Information about the Programme
Forms (in German only)
- Evidence of the Bachelor's Thesis according to the curriculum
- Examination Records
- Recognition of exams
- Cover Sheet for the Bachelor's Thesis
- Declaration of Academic Honesty
- Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Standort Innrain 52d
Associate Dean of Studies (Recognition of exams)
Mag. Dr. Christine Unterrainer
Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Tobias Greitemeyer
Start of Studies
phone: +43 512 507-56006
E-Mail:studienangelegenheiten-psychologie@uibk.ac.at
Admission Procedures
phone: +43 512 507-96001
E-Mail: Aufnahmeverfahren-neu@uibk.ac.at