Welcome to the Institute of Psychology
The Institute of Psychology covers the entire range of basic and applied psychology in both research and teaching. It is located at Steiger 3 in Jena.
The Psychology master's programme with a focus on Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy is based on the reform of the law on the training of psychotherapists and the new Regulations on the Licensing of PsychotherapistsExternal link. In accordance with the Regulations on the Licensing of Psychotherapists, this master's programme requires the completion of a polyvalent bachelor's programme in psychology.
This programme provides in-depth specialised scientific knowledge and methodological knowledge about relevant research methods as well as professional and practical skills. You may specialise in an area of your choice?by choosing lessons and internships in different scientific fields. Internships are completed in the University's out-patient departments, the University Hospital and in external hospitals where you will see and learn how to treat patients.
A unique feature of the Psychology master's programme at the University of Jena is the close cooperation with the University Hospital and the knowledge in Behavioural Therapy, Depth Therapy and Systemic Therapy that is provided by the three specialised Clinical Psycholgy chairs.
The Psychology master's programme with a focus on Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy builds on the polyvalent Psychology bachelor's programme. The regular duration of the programme is four semesters during which different types of lessons (e.g. seminar, lecture, practice session) are offered in each module. The master's programme is worth 120 credits (with each credit equating to 30 hours including in-class time, preparation, follow-up work, coursework and examinations). The Psychology master's programme with a focus on Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy is structured in different modules, including internships in out-patient and in-patient care and the master's thesis.
The programme fully implements the requirements of the Psychotherapy Law (PsychThG) and the Regulations on the Licensing of PsychotherapistsExternal link.
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | 3rd Semester | 4th Semester |
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| Scientific Specialisation |
*Professional Activity IIIa |
Master's Thesis |
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| Applied Psychotherapy |
*Professional Activity IIIb |
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| Advanced Research Methods |
Exercising the Profession |
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Advanced Psychological Assessment and Counselling |
Research Internship |
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| Special Disorders and Procedures |
Professional Activity II |
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*Since the MPSYPT08 (BQT-IIIa) Module involves direct contact with patients, you must prove your personal and physical suitability to participate in this module. To do so, please submit an extended certificate of conduct in accordance with Section 30 of the Act on the Central Criminal Register and the Educative Measures Register (Bundeszentralregistergesetz, BZRG) as well as proof of a valid measles vaccination in accordance with Section 20, Subsection 8 of the Infection Protection Act (Infektionsschutzgesetz, IfSG). You can find more information in the programme¡¯s module catalogue.??
Students are assigned to one of four groups at the start of the professional qualification from the 3rd semester. This means that the 3rd semester begins with either the inpatient part (BQT IIIb) or the outpatient part (BQT IIIa). The other part is then completed in the 4th semester. The table shows the sample plan for group 1.
The programme enables you to conduct PhD research, to pass the licensing examination for psychotherapists or to complete the professional postgraduate training in psychotherapy.
This master's programme requires a minimum three-year bachelor of science degree (minimum 6 semesters/180 ECTS credits) in psychology in accordance with the Regulations on the Licensing of Psychotherapists (PsychThApprO ¡ì¡ì 14, 15).
In addition to the bachelor's degree certificate, either the proof of professional recognition of the degree in accordance with PsychThApprO or proof of the equivalence of the certificate must be provided. This must be confirmed with a?corresponding attestationpdf,?265?kb?¡¤?de from your university.
Even if you have a bachelor's degree that is recognised under professional law but is polyvalent, you must prove that you meet the requirements in accordance with ¡ì¡ì 14, 15 PsychThApprO. If it is not already clear from the certificate that you have fulfilled all the requirements of the PsychThApprO, you must submit a corresponding performance overview or meaningful internship certificates.
If, at the time of application, modules in accordance with PsychThApprO are missing, in particular in accordance with ¡ì¡ì 14, 15, it must be evident that you have already registered for the orientation internship and BQT I and have completed them by the start of lectures in the relevant semester. In this case, admission will only be granted subject to reservation and will only be valid if you have independently submitted proof of successful completion by the time of enrolment. For this purpose, you are welcome to use our forms for the orientation internshippdf,?112?kb?¡¤?de and BQT Ipdf,?123?kb?¡¤?de or submit another meaningful proof of internship.
Further information for current students at the University of Jena: Landesverwaltungsamt Th¨¹ringen (DE)External link.
If the number of applicants entitled to admission exceeds the number of available study places, they are admitted according to a ranking list established as the result of a selection procedure of the Faculty. The following criteria are taken into account:
For further information about the selection procedure please see the Admission Regulations (under the Download section).
This master's programme requires the following language proficiency:
Your CV should have a tabular form, containing key information on your school record and academic career.
Please upload at the online application system your university entrance certificate/school leaving certificate. Usually, this means the school graduation diploma (German "Abitur"), i.e. the diploma that makes you eligible for studies at an University or other institution for higher education. Be mindful of the fact that here, we do not need any University diploma but a High School diploma!?
All previous University degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, etc.) if available before the application deadline - if not, please make a note of the anticipated date of issue of your degree certificate. Please upload your University degree or the most actual, detailed transcript of records/ mark sheet of all semesters available to you, should you not hold your degree certificate at the time of application. The main document is the degree/ transcript based on which you apply for the master programme.
Detailed transcript of records/ mark sheet of your first, subject-specific University degree, with which you apply for the master's programme (minimum requirement is the transcript/mark sheet up to the semester before the last). This trancript MUST contain an overall cumulative grade point average or average mark.
You need at least 135 credits (ECTS) by the time you apply.
For example:
If you have completed a training in a health profession, you may submit the course certificate. Health professions include those professions which cure diseases and provide medical treatment and care to patients and the training of which is governed by state law.
For German taught master's programmes, i.e. programmes with (predominantly) German as language of instruction, a sufficient German language proficiency proof is mandatory.
The Friedrich Schiller University Jena accepts the following certificates as German language proficiency proof exclusively:
Please note:?We strongly recommend that you provide the required German language proof at the time of applying.
You have not yet taken the DSH exam, the TestDaF or another equivalent exam (see above) or have not yet received the test result? Then please do the following:
The following applicants are exempted from providing proof of their German language skills:
Every mandatory application document from foreign/external countries must also be available in either English OR German translation. Such a translation has to be conducted by officially acknowledged/ sworn translators or translation offices.
External/foreign degree certificates/ transcripts of records must contain information on the grading system (= description of the maximum grade possible and the minimum passing grade) used at the respective University.?
Applicants with degrees from India, Vietnam or China must submit the original APS-certificate issued by the German Embassy.
Applicants from the following countries must submit a certificate of their university entrance examination/college entrance examination:
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