In addition to comprehensive specialist knowledge, you acquire an expertise profile in various fields of psychological practice within society. Whether you work as a psychologist in business companies, as an employee in educational institutions, as a psychological advisor in political organisations, or as a psychologist in the public sector – the knowledge you gain at Leuphana's psychology programme will prepare you for your future professional life.
Thus, after completing your studies, you will be able to work on the national and international job market and in different (non-clinical) professional fields, manage projects independently, develop sustainable solution strategies, and present your work convincingly.
In combination with the minor Psychology & Society, you will develop a profile for responsible tasks in various areas of social activity, such as politics, education, counselling, social work, campaign work or human resources.
With the minor Business Psychology you will qualify in particular for jobs in human resources, professional training, the advertising industry, marketing, and research and development in the field of psychological ergonomics.
During your psychology studies, you can get to know relevant fields of employment through qualified internships as well as your own research and practical projects, and find out which field of activity you are enthusiastic about.
Please note
Given its international orientation and its focus on societal issues, the curriculum does not qualify students for the field of practice as a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist in Germany.
Fields of activity
- Politics
- Education
- Consulting
- Social work
- Campaigning
- human resources
- professional training
- advertising industry
- marketing
- research and development in the field of psychological ergonomics
Tailored placements and personal research and practical projects during your psychology degree introduce you to relevant areas of work and give you a taster of what professions you might consider even before you have graduated.
Practical experience while you study
Students at Leuphana College can integrate practical experience into their degree with the Complementary Studies Practical Phase Basic Programme.
Career Service
The Career Service provides professional and careers advice and assistance:
After graduating with a Bachelor degree, your scientific qualification allows you to deepen your psychological knowledge in a Masters programme at a German or international university.
The basic orientation and focus on socially relevant issues of the Psychology major qualify you for many consecutive Master's programmes in the field of psychology. However, this excludes Master's programmes in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy that are geared towards a licence to practise, as Leuphana only offers an introduction to clinical psychology, but not the in-depth courses required for admission. The admission criteria for psychological Master's programmes at other universities, which require in-depth knowledge of basic psychological subjects and methodological skills in psychological research and diagnostics, are generally fulfilled by the course content of the Major in Psychology.
The admission requirements for Master's programmes vary from university to university. It is therefore important to familiarise yourself with the specific admission requirements when choosing the course content.
Masters programmes at Leuphana Graduate School
You can also continue your studies in:
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