Master's Programme Psychology
Curriculum (2011W)
Master of Science (MSc)
Duration/ ECTS-Credits
4 semesters / 120 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-Time
Language
German
Admission Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent and Language Certificates
Faculty
Faculty of Psychology and Sport Science
Qualification Level
Master (Second Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 7, EQF/NQF: Level 7
ISCED-F
0313 Psychology
Study Code
UC 066 840
The curriculum is the basis of a degree programme. A look at the curriculum for the Master's Programme Psychology will give you a detailed overview of the structure, content, examination regulations and qualification profile of this Master's degree.
The curriculum can clarify several important questions before you start your studies. For example, which criteria have to be fulfilled for enrolment in the Master's Programme Psychology, how long the programme takes, which modules have to be completed and much more.
The curriculum 2011W currently applies to the Master's Programme Psychology.
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 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
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Internship
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Master’s Thesis › continue fourth semester!
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Psychological Counselling
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
20.0 ECTS-Credits: Master’s Thesis
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Master’s Thesis Defence
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Extension Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Extension Programme corresponding to 45 ECTS-Credits or 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Extension 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.
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.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance | 61.8 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | 26.7 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | 8.2 | ||
| 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).
Forms (in German only)
- Examination Records
- Assessment of the compulsory module: Preparation of the Master’s Thesis
- Cover Sheet for the Master's Thesis
- Recognition of examsAND Supplementary Sheet
- Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination
Forms and Guideline for submitting the Master's Thesis (valid since 01.11.2023)
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Standort Innrain 52d
Associate Dean of Studies (Recognition of exams)
Mag. Dr. Christine Unterrainer
and
OR Mag. Dietmar Kratzer (from 01.03.2024)
Dean of Studies (from 01.03.2024)
Ass.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Michael Barth, Bakk. MSc
Start of Studies
phone: +43 512 507-56006
E-Mail: anerkennungen-psychologie@uibk.ac.at
Admission Procedures
phone: +43 512 507-96001
E-Mail:Aufnahmeverfahren-neu@uibk.ac.at