Study Abroad at Ulm University: Psychology

Master Courses Psychology

In the Psychology master programme, the regular language of instruction is German. However, several courses are taught in English. Basics in English are important vor every student as most of the literature is English. 

Even in courses that are taught in German, incoming students usually have the possibility to write at least the seminar paper in English. 

Please note: The following list provides an overview, changes are possible. Listed are courses that take place every winter or summer term. Additionally, there are courses listed  that only take place irregularly. For your individual planning, please contact international.psychology(at)uni-ulm.de.

Regularly Offered Course in Winter Semester (October - February)

Field of StudyCoursesFormat*ECTSLanguage**
Psychological Research Methods and DiagnosticsResearch Methods I2L, 1E, 2Tut6GE
Advanced Psychological Assessment 2L5GE
Applied Cognitive ScienceCognition in Complex Situations2S, 1PS6EN
Multisensory Perception for Action4PS8EN
Investigations in Cognitive Ergonomics4PS8EN
Project Human-Vehicle-Interaction4PS8EN
Health, Health Promotion and PreventionPsychoneuroimmunology2S5GE/EN
Self-Regulation and Well-Being - Prevention and Application2S5GE/EN
Work, Work Environment and Health2S5GE/EN
Occupational Safety and Health2PS5GE/EN
Personnel, Organisation and WorkPersonnel Selection and Assessment 2L5GE
Human Resources Development/Training2S5GE/EN
Project Seminar Assessment Center 2PS

5

GE

Learning in a Changing Work Environment2S5GE/EN
Psychological Data SciencePsychometric Modeling2S5GE/EN
Advanced Methods2S5GE/EN
Project Seminar (different topics)2S5GE

Regularly Offered Courses in Summer Semester (April - July)

Field of StudyCoursesFormat*ECTSLanguage**
Psychological Research Methods and DiagnosticsResearch Methods II2L, 1E, 2Tut6GE
Special Problems of Psychological Assessment2S5GE
Applied Cognitive ScienceHuman Factors in Transportation2S, 1PS6EN
Automotive User Interfaces and Interactive Vehicle Applications2L, 2E6GE
Multisensory Perception for Action4PS8EN
Investigations in Cognitive Ergonomics4PS8EN
Project Human-Vehicle-Interaction4PS8EN
Health, Health Promotion and PreventionHealth and Well-Being2L5GE
Social Psychological Foundations of Health, Health Promotion and Prevention2S5GE/EN
Self-Regulation: Development, Neuro-Cognition and Prevention2S5GE/EN
Self-Regulation and Well-Being - Prevention and Application2S

5

GE/EN

Work, Work Environment and Health2S5GE
Methods of Ambulatory Assessments2PS5GE/EN
Health Communication and Behavior Analysis2PS5GE/EN
Personnel, Organisation and WorkCommunication, Emotion and Stress Regulation in the Context of Work, Organizations and Environment2S5GE/EN
Social Psychological Aspects in the Work Context2S5GE/EN
Human Resources Development/Training2S5GE/EN
Learning in a Changing Work Environment2S   5

GE/EN

Project Human-Technology Interaction in the Workplace2PS

5

EN

Project seminar Assessment Center2PS

5

GE

Employee Attitude Surveys2S5GE/EN
Psychological Data ScienceLongitudinal Models and Analyses2S5GE/EN
Project Seminar (different topics)2S5GE/EN

Irregularly Offered Courses

Field of StudyCoursesFormat*ECTSLanguage**
Applied Cognitive ScienceHuman Robot Interaction2S

5

EN

Health, Health Promotion and PreventionOccupational Health Management, Stress and Stress Management2S5GE/EN
Nutrition and Health2S5GE/EN
Society, Environment and Health2S5GE/EN
Health Prevention and Intervention Approaches2S

5

GE/EN

Sport, Physical Activity and Health2S5GE/EN
Personnel, Organisation and WorkDifferential and Personality Aspects in the Work Context2S5GE/EN
Psychological Data ScienceMathematical Basics of Psychological Models2S5GE/EN

Notes:

* L = Lecture, E = Exercise, Tut = Tutorial, S = Seminar, PS = Project Seminar; the number defines semester hours

** GE = the course is generally held in German, EN = the course is generally held in English, GE/EN = the course is held in German or English (usually English is possible when incomings announce their attendance in advance).

Contacts Psychology

Anne Landhäußer
Academic Advisor
Department of Psychology

Ulm University
Albert-Einstein-Allee 11
89081 Ulm / Germany

Room: 47.0.216
Phone ☎:  +49-(0)731/50 31162
Office hours: click here
 

Prof. Dr. Morten Moshagen
Erasmus+ Coordinator

Institute of Psychology and Educational Science
Ulm University
Albert-Einstein-Allee 11
89081 Ulm / Germany

Room:  47.2.419
Phone ☎: +49-(0)731/50 31850
Office hours: https://www.uni-ulm.de/in/psy-pfm/team/morten-moshagen/

Please note:
  • In order to attend Master-level courses, students should have successfully completed at least 3 years of study (approx. 180 ECTS) in the field of study of the Erasmus agreement.
  • All students must meet the language and academic requirements of any given course.
  • Exceptions may be granted to students in their final Bachelor year, if the home university confirms that this mobility window is offered explicitly for students to take Master courses.

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