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Information on the Minor subject B.A. Psychology

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Important information and documents for the B.A. Psychology programme

Here you will find important information and guidance on studying Psychology as a minor subject.

  • Programme structure

    Programme structure and content

    First year of study year

    In the first year of study, you will gain an introduction to Psychology and learn the fundamental methods that are essential in this field. You will also learn the basics of various cognitive, motivational and emotional processes. You will learn to apply and evaluate methodological knowledge and subject-specific study skills, including literature research in specialised databases, empirical research, computer-based data analysis and the presentation of research findings. You will also gain first-hand experience of scientific research by participating in psychological studies.

    Second year of study year

    During the second and third years of study, you will select areas of focus from the following core areas of Psychology, depending on your main subject:

    • General Psychology
    • Social psychology
    • Developmental psychology
    • Personality psychology and psychological diagnostics

    Third year of study year

    From the third year of study year, the basic knowledge acquired is expanded in application subjects and transferred to professionally relevant contexts. You choose a focus from the following applied modules: 

    • Educational Psychology
    • Biological and clinical Psychology
    • Occupational, industrial and organisational psychology
    • Intervention and review
  • Module catalogue, recommended study plan and Study Regulations

    The module catalogue, recommended study plan and Study Regulations are important resources throughout your studies. 

    Please read the documents carefully! Many questions about the organisation of your studies are answered there.

    • You will find specific information on the content, courses and achievements in the degree programme in the module cataloguepdf, 755 kb · de.
    • The recommended study planpdf, 59 kb · de plan outlines a possible course sequence for the B.A. Psychology minor subject and serves as a guide throughout your studies. During the second and third years of study, you may deviate from the recommended study plan according to your individual needs.
    • The actual course of study is determined by the regulations in the Study and Examination Regulations and by the courses offered, which depend on available capacities.
    • You can register for coursesExternal link via Friedolin.
  • Subject hours

    Research participation credits document your participation as a research participant in scientific studies at the university.

    To complete the General Psychology module (PsyN-P2), you must collect a total of 10 subject hours. To obtain these credits, you participate in psychological studies. These will be announced online (via the e-mail distribution listExternal link or the Vph serverExternal link), at the Institute of Psychology or in lectures.

    It is recommended (not mandatory) to complete the subject hours within the first year of study year.

    Proof of completed credits is provided via the so-called Testatkarte (record card). Please download the certificatepdf, 198 kb · de card and document all completed research participation credits according to the instructions provided.

    Finally, please send the completed Testatkarte to the department’s administrative assistant (sekretariat.jugendforschung@uni-jena.de). Please save a copy for your records!

    Please keep this record card safe, as it is an important document related to your studies.

  • Student counselling

    Subject-specific study counselling for the B.A. Psychology degree programme is available throughout the entire course of study.

    This service is provided in cooperation with the Central Student Advisory Service and the Student Representative Council of Friedrich Schiller University Jena and is offered by tutors of the B.A. Psychology degree programme.

    The following topics can be discussed during advising sessions:

    • Study content, specialisation options, study and work techniques
    • Selection and prove|to register for|to take sth.|to enrol for sth.
    • Recognition of previously acquired academic achievements when changing degree) subject and/or place of study
    • Exam preparation

    Student counselling for Psychology in the B.A. minor subject:

    Louiza Szep

    Consultation hours: by agreement
    Please register in advance by email to ergaenzungsfach.psychologie@uni-jena.de

Contact and further information

Student counselling - Louiza Szep

Institut für Psychologie
Am Steiger 3, Haus 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

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Office hours:
by agreement.

Registration in advance by e-mail. Main entrance - ground floor left - please ring the bell!