Master's Programme Psychology
Faculty | Faculty of Psychology and Sport Science |
Duration / ECTS-Credits | semesters / 120 ECTS-Credits |
Academic Degree |
Master of Science (MSc) |
Qualification Level |
Master (Second Cycle) ISCED-11: Level 7, EQF/NQF: Level 7 |
ISCED-F | 0313 Psychology |
Mode of Study |
Full-Time |
Study Code |
UC 066 840 |
Curriculum | Information on the Curriculum (2011W) * |
Language of Instruction | German |
Admission Requirements |
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent and Language Certificates |
Application |
» Information about the admission procedure |
* Information on the Curriculum (2011W)
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 June 17th 2021, Issue 79, No. 879 (Admission Period for the winter semester 2021/2022)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin July 23rd 2020, Issue 44, No. 497 (modification of the Admission Procedure 2020/2021)
- English version of the Curriculum (effective October 1st 2019)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 28th 2019, Issue 66, No. 589 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 5th 2019, Issue 56, No. 491 (Admission Period for the winter semester 2019/2020)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin December 5th 2018, Issue 8, No. 116 (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. 284 (Modification Regulation Admission Procedure)
- 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 2013, Issue 15, No. 239 (Modification Admission Procedure)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin August 21st 2013, Issue 51, No. 417 (Stay of Proceedings regarding to the Admission Procedures 2013/2014)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 5th 2013, Issue 37, No. 312 (Admission procedures)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 25th 2013, Issue 23, Nr. 229 (Regulation Admission Procedure 2013/2014)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin August 8th 2012, Issue 51, No. 471 (Stay of Proceedings regarding to the Admission Procedures 2012/2013)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin July 2nd, Issue 42, No. 362 (Regulation Admission Procedure 2012/2013)
- English version of the Curriculum (effective June 9th 2011)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 9th 2011, Issue 27, No. 471 (Curriculum German)
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degrees at the University of Innsbruck:
Proof of general university entrance qualification:
The general university entrance qualification for admission to a master's programme must be proven by the completion of a subject-related bachelor's programme, another subject-related programme of at least the same higher education level at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution, or a program defined in the curriculum of the master's programme. To compensate for significant differences in subject matter, supplementary examinations (maximum 30 ECTS credits) may be prescribed, which must be taken by the end of the second semester of the master's programme.
The rectorate may determine which of these supplementary examinations are prerequisites for taking examinations provided for in the curriculum of the master's programme.
In the course of the proof of the general university entrance qualification, the completion of the following core areas within the framework of the completed bachelor's degree programme shall be examined in any case:
- 20 ECTS-Credits Core area: Methodology
- 20 ECTS-Credits Core area: General Psychology and Biological Psychology
- 20 ECTS-Credits Core area: Interpersonell and Intrapersonell Psychology
(Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Psychology of Personality and Individual Differences) - 10 ECTS-Credits Core area: Clinical Psychology
- 10 ECTS-Credits Core area: Applied Psychology
- 10 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Psychological Diagnostics
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 4 semesters or 120 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).
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Psychological Diagnostics I
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Basic Research
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Advanced Clinical Psychology I
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Advanced Work and Organisational Psychology I
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Methodology and Philosophy of Science
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Psychological Diagnostics II
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Advanced Clinical Psychology II
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Advanced Applied Psychology
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Psychological Counselling
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Internship
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Master’s Thesis › continue fourth semester!
25.0 ECTS-Credits: Master’s Thesis
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Master’s Thesis Defence
Qualification Profile and Skills
The Master's Programme Psychology is grouped among the natural sciences. It provides in-depth scientific vocational training and qualifies graduates to work as psychologists according to laws regulating the profession (BGBL No. 360/1990, current version). Building on the bachelor's programme, the focus of the theoretical training is on in-depth treatment of the fundamentals of emotional psychology and the psychology of action. Students acquire in-depth knowledge and practical skills in psychological basic research, clinical psychology and applied psychology, including theoretical and methodological principles as well as methodological competences. One of these areas may be chosen for specialization within the elective modules. Graduates are able to independently understand, critically assess, analyse and find solutions for complex research and applications problems in psychology.
In addition to subject-specific skills, the master's programme conveys key competences for occupational activities:
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Scientific training leads to improved analytical capabilities, such as the ability to analyse and structure complex problems.
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The programme promotes improved communicative competences, cooperative abilities and organizational and teamwork skills.
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The acquired methodological competences are key qualifications that are valuable in all areas of human science requiring the generation of scientific knowledge.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Graduates possess highly specialized knowledge in the areas of psychological basic research, clinical psychology and applied psychology. They are able to apply their competences in the areas of psychology and at the intersections to other disciplines. Through scientifically correct argumentation and reflection, they are able to achieve interdisciplinary and innovative solutions to problems.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
The master's programme provides the prerequisites for further studies in a post-graduate programme (e.g. doctoral programme, psychotherapeutic training, training as a clinical psychologist, health psychologist or organizational psychologist). Graduates are able to conduct psychological diagnostics independently, to provide responsible, scientifically sound counselling and intervention, e.g. in clinical, educational, healthcare, workplace and organizational contexts as well as in societal or personal situations characterized by crisis, conflict or decision making. The acquired competences also enable graduates to pursue professional activities in areas involving the human sciences and psychology, for example in the healthcare industry, personnel management, occupational science, technology development, administration, market and media research, and crisis and security management.
Intervire with a graduate: Walburga Köchl
"My current and former work would not have been possible without it [degree programme]. I learned a lot about my field and feel that it enriched me personally."
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Postgraduate and further Studies at the University of Innsbruck
Supplementary Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Supplementary Programme corresponding to 45 ECTS-Credits or 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:
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 |
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1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance |
61.8 |
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= 100% |
2 |
GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors |
26.7 | ||
3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors |
8.2 |
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4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria |
3.3 | ||
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).
Information about the Programme (in German only)
Forms (in German only)
- Examination Records
- Application for the Master's Thesis
- Assessment of the compulsory module: Preparation of the Master’s Thesis
- Cover Sheet for the Master's Thesis
- Declaration of Academic Honesty
- Submission of the Master's Thesis
- To block the Master's Thesis
- Recognition of exams
- 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: anerkennungen-psychologie@uibk.ac.at
Admission Procedures
phone: +43 512 507-96004
E-Mail: Aufnahmeverfahren-neu@uibk.ac.at