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Distance LearningBachelor
Applied Psychology (B.Sc.)
Duration:6 semesters・180 ECTSDepending on model
Accreditation:state-approvedZFU: 1120721c
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Apply with ZIEL26 by July 30th & secure €1,444 discount + iPad.
Start your studies. Get your discount. Shape your future.
Apply by July 30th and use the code ZIEL26 to get a €1,444 discount and a free iPad.
Start your online bachelor’s programme in Applied Psychology today
I am happy. I am scared. How do you see me? Who are we? Interaction, joy, anger, conflict – our psyche controls us. In your English-language online study programme in Applied Psychology, you learn to understand the complexities of the human mind!
How your studies get you ahead:
You combine the basics of psychology with applied methods and statistics as well as practical projects.
You expand your knowledge of media psychology, negotiation skills and practical project work.
You qualify for a variety of tasks on an international level, for example in business or communication psychology.
Study flexible
Study flexible
anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
Learn innovatively
on your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
State-recognized
State-recognized
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
Summary
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
B.Sc., 180 ECTS credits
Language: en
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Starting date
Start today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
Study duration & extension
36, 48, 72 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Locations
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant Syntea, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Study fees
Starting at 249€/month, depending on model
Current discount campaign
Recognition & Approval
Study program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 180 ECTS - EN: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 1120721c
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Course Content
Modules in your online study programme Applied Psychology
Your study programme covers all important psychological basics such as occupational and organisational psychology, clinical and pedagogic psychology as well as psychological research and practice, always connecting them to possible areas of application. The methodical-statistical courses also center around practically relevant competencies. With your studies, you dive deep into behavioural and evolutionary research as well as the areas of consulting, communication, conflict management, intercultural psychology and positive psychology. This supplies you with the practical know-how you need to later work with people in various settings – for example as customers, patients or applicants. In addition, you can discover your preferred area of psychology by specialising in health, communication, economic or media psychology. Our bachelor’s programme is module-based. You study various subject areas that are divided up into so-called modules. After successfully completing these modules, you will be credites ECTS points (European Credit Transfer System) to document your performance. These ECTS points are internationally comparable and of course recognized.
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 5 |
| Introduction to Academic Work | 5 |
| Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 5 |
| Differential and Personality Psychology | 5 |
| Social Interaction Psychology | 5 |
| General Psychology: Learning, Emotion, Motivation and Attention | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Empirical and Scientific Psychology | 5 |
| Statistics | 5 |
| General Psychology: Perception, Memory, Language and Cognition | 5 |
| Developmental Psychology | 5 |
| Positive Psychology | 5 |
| Introduction to Psychological Assessment | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Psychology of Behavior and Evolution | 5 |
| Basics of Counseling | 5 |
| Research Methodology and Data Analysis | 5 |
| Implementing Diagnostic Tools | 5 |
| Clinical Psychology: Mental Disorders | 5 |
| Basics of Occupational and Organizational and Educational Psychology | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Intercultural Psychology | 5 |
| Collaborative Work | 5 |
| Seminar: Methods of Individual and Group Counseling | 5 |
| Health and Prevention | 5 |
| Project: Communication for Practical Problem Solving | 5 |
| Empirical Social Research | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Conflict Management and Mediation | 5 |
| Interaction and Communication in Organizations | 5 |
| Practical Project: Psychology ODER Systemic Counseling and Coaching | 10 |
| Electives A | 10 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Electives B | 10 |
| Electives C | 10 |
| Bachelor Thesis | 10 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Electives A | |
| Agile Management and Leadership | 10 |
| Health Psychology: Stress and Coping | 10 |
| Media Psychology and User Research | 10 |
| Psychology of Communication and Persuasion | 10 |
| Electives B | |
| Health Psychology: Interventions | 10 |
| Media Psychology and Communication Research | 10 |
| Organizational Development and Change Management | 10 |
| Psychology of Human Computer Interaction | 10 |
| Electives C | |
| Corporate Communication and PR | 10 |
| Design Thinking and Prototyping | 10 |
| Career Development | 10 |
| Mastering Prompts | 10 |
| New Work and Personnel Psychology | 10 |
| Healthy Workplaces and Burnout Prevention | 10 |
| Studium Generale | 10 |
Career
Your professional future in applied psychology
Your degree in applied psychology qualifies you for highly diverse tasks in media, user research, health promotion, organisational development and consulting, staff recruitment as well as tasks in all areas of communication that require your psychological background. After graduating, you can work as …
As an expert in prevention and health promotion, you control and implement health-related programmes in organisations such as health authorities, public health insurance companies or in companies.
As an expert in corporate communication, you control the processes of internal corporate communication. You always keep an eye on the different target groups and develop customised and well-founded communication approaches.
As a user research / user centricity / user experience specialist manager, you collect data on customers of virtual products, process them and help develop userfriendly services on the basis of your findings. In addition, you run trials on alternative designs to determine their acceptance and market relevance.
Fees
Study model and prices for the online Bachelor's study programme in Applied Psychology
Only until 30.07.2026
Full-Time
Duration 36 Months
Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.
€399
€379 /mtl.Apply by July 30th and use the code ZIEL26 to get €1,444 discount and a free iPad.
Only until 30.07.2026
Part-Time I
Duration 48 Months
Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.
€344
€329 /mtl.Apply by July 30th and use the code ZIEL26 to get €1,444 discount and a free iPad.
Only until 30.07.2026
Part-Time II
Duration 72 Months
Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their course on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.
€259
€249 /mtl.Apply by July 30th and use the code ZIEL26 to get €1,444 discount and a free iPad.
All our study programmes include the following services
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Optional semester abroad
Access to MS Office
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Online library with 60,000 E-books and access to Statista
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Study and career coaching
Access to over 14,000 courses and 1,800 video tutorials via LinkedIn Learning
Holiday semesters and free extension for up to 12 months
*The fees for this period only apply if you continue your studies with us.
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Recognition
Recognition of previous achievements
Do you have vocational training or further education, work experience, or have you already studied? We are happy to assess — even before you apply for your distance learning programme — whether and to what extent we can recognise your prior learning: no obligation and 100% online. Simply complete our online recognition form.
Reduce your study duration: Skip individual modules or entire semesters!
Save on tuition fees: For every recognised ECTS point, you save 30 euros.
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If you want to take full advantage of our recognition process, make sure to submit your application before the end of your trial month. To reduce your study duration, you can submit your prior learning recognition application at any time — including during your studies. However, a fee reduction can no longer be granted after the trial month has ended.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
We make it possible: At IU International University of Applied Sciences you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
With vocational or high school diploma With a general university entrance qualification (high school diploma) or an entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences (vocational diploma: academic and practical part), you can enter our Bachelor's study programme* directly.
Graduates from Waldorf schools and vocational colleges in Baden-Württemberg must have their entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences confirmed by the relevant authority in order to be able to study in another federal state. This also applies if you want to study in a federal state other than Thuringia. Additional achievements may be required. Our student advisory team will answer any questions about this.
* For applicants with international school diplomas (e.g. IB-Diploma) or degrees earned abroad, the institution conducts an equivalence test (according to Anabin).
You can also study at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) without a high school diploma. To do so, you simply need:
A master craftsman's certificate or
Advanced professional training (e.g. as an IHK business administrator) or
At least two years of recognized vocational training in Germany, followed by at least 3 years of professional experience (full-time)*: Depending on the focus of your training and professional activity and what you want to study, you can start directly with a trial phase or prove your aptness in other ways.
*If you have completed your vocational training and professional experience within Europe, but outside of Germany, the university will carry out an equivalency assessment. EU qualifications can be accepted as equivalent if your vocational qualification is comparable to a German vocational qualification at level DQR 4.
Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF). We accept the following English language skills certificates*:
TOEFL (minimum 80 points) or
IELTS (minimum 6,0 points) or
Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points) or
Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)
Note: Proof must be provided before starting the study programme and must not be older than five years. Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or institution of higher education? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency. Get in touch with our study advisors for more details.
*IU International University of Applied Sciences may accept other language certificates for English B2 (CEFR) at their discretion.
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