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M.Sc. Applied Psychology

Hof University of Applied Sciences Hof

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  • No tuition
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  • Winter and summer
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  • German
    Language
  • 15 Jan
    Next deadline

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About the programme

Applied Psychology is a German-taught M.Sc. at Hof University of Applied Sciences over 3 semesters, with entry in winter or summer. It gives graduates in psychology or a related field such as business psychology a general M.Sc. in psychology, with a strong emphasis on applied and behavioural research. Modules include applied research methods, cognitive psychology and decision making, applied neuropsychology, diagnostics and intervention, organisational behaviour, multivariate statistics, occupational and health psychology, social psychology and personnel psychology, and the third semester is the Master's thesis. Some modules are occasionally taught in English. Graduates work in research, HR, market research or aptitude diagnostics, and can go on to a doctorate. It needs a 210-credit degree with a grade of 2.5 or better.

Fields of study

Psychology(Social Sciences & Humanities)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Applied Psychology at Hof University of Applied Sciences

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0

German language

German for application
B2
German for enrollment
B2
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
210

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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APS verification

APS certificate
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

  • A completed university degree with an overall grade of 2.5 or better in the scope of at least 210 credits (bachelor's or diploma degree) at a German university or an equivalent degree at a foreign university
  • Bachelor graduates in psychology or an application-related interdisciplinary psychology course such as business psychology
  • Applicants with a lack of basic knowledge as well as applicants with a first professional degree of 180 credits may be admitted if they fulfill a post-qualification requirement.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Applied Psychology

Programme-specific documents

1. School-leaving or previous degree certificates

2. Language proof Certificate

3. Personal application documents (all programs)

4 Copy of your ID or passport (Non-EU applicants)

5 Current CV

6 Motivational letter

7. APS Certificate

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

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Direct to university

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

Free

Complexity

Medium

Address

Location:

Campus Hof Building CRoom C041

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

145 EUR

per semester

Application fee

Free

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,194 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

Nil

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