Flexible Program with a Focus on Economics
Benefit from a host of opportunities to put your knowledge into practice
Students pursuing a master’s degree in Psychology – Work, Economy and Society (program taught in German) are spoiled for choice when it comes to selecting their specialization as they can focus on Work and Organizational Psychology, Consumer Psychology, Social Psychology, or Educational Psychology. They can look forward to a range of exciting courses that combine different applied subjects and that teach them advanced research methods.
I earned my bachelor’s degree from the University of Mannheim and decided to stay for my master’s degree, which was the right choice! The master’s program is really challenging and requires students to work hard. In return, we are trained to a high standard in both methods and theory. The program includes a broad selection of courses you can choose from. This enables me to focus on applied psychology and to develop my personal profile, which is a good preparation for my future career.
Dennis Uhrig, student of the master's program in Psychology: Work, Economy and Society / Photo credit: Elisa Berdica
Studying at one of the top universities for Psychology (2019 CHE ranking of master’s programs)
Stay abroad at one of our many prestigious partner universities
Economic psychology and more
Have you already completed your bachelor's program and would like to continue with your master’s?
Whether you envision a career in HR, product development, or research: you are extremely flexible in choosing a specialization during the master’s program in Psychology – Work, Economy and Society. The degree program, which has a standard period of study of 4 semesters, not only offers modules in Work and Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology, Consumer Psychology, or Educational Psychology, but also trains you to a high standard in the various conventional and advanced research and evaluation methods.
Get involved in one of the many research projects in the following areas:
- Stress, Recovery, and Health
- Consumer and Decision-Making Behavior
- Social Cognition
- Proactivity, Creativity, and Informal Learning
- Cognitive and Motivational Processes during Learning
Going abroad during the master’s program
We encourage you to go abroad during your studies, for example by spending a semester at one of our numerous partner universities or by completing your eight-week mandatory internship in another country. Go to the International Office’s website to find comprehensive information on what you need to do when planning a period of study abroad. The Internship Officewill be happy to support you in finding a suitable internship.
Supplementing your program with a minor
Thanks to the flexible mandatory elective modules, you can choose subjects such as Business Administration, Media Psychology, and Economic and Business Education as your minor. This allows you to prepare for a future career in areas such as HR, people and organizational development, product development, and school psychology in a very targeted way.
Degree plan and module catalog
The degree plan provides you with an overview of your studies – so that you can plan better. In the module handbook you will find all the information on the content and examination forms of the individual courses and modules.
Application
Admission requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Psychology
or
- another degree that has been recognized as equivalent, whereby at least 50% of the credits obtained on such a program must be psychology-related. The degree program must correspond to at least 180 ECTS credits or have a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters or 3 years.
A program can only be recognized as equivalent if it includes the following modules:
- Quantitative, Mathematical or Statistical Methods worth at least 10 ECTS credits,
- Empirical or Experimental Research Methods worth at least 10 ECTS credits,
- Test Theory or Psychological Assessment worth at least 10 ECTS credits,
- General Psychology 1, General Psychology 2, or Cognitive Psychology worth at least 10 ECTS credits,
- Social Psychology worth at least 6 ECTS credits,
- Work and Organizational Psychology, Market and Advertising Psychology, or Educational Psychology worth at least 8 ECTS credits.
Language of instruction: German
You can read more about this topic in the selection statute (only available in German). The latest version of the selection statute can be found on the central website of the University of Mannheim under Psychology.
Selection criteria
On the basis of the following criteria, scores are awarded and a ranking list is drawn up. A maximum of 70 points can be awarded in total. This total number of points is made up as follows:
- The final grade of the Bachelor's degree programme or all module grades or examination grades of the Bachelor's degree programme taken by the application deadline.
- A maximum of 30 points can be awarded. The grade is converted into points, taking into account one decimal place.
- A grade of 1.0 is awarded 30 points and a grade of 4.0 is awarded 0 points.
- For each increase of the grade by one tenth, 1 point is deducted from the initial value (30 points).
- If applicable, the result of an admission test. A maximum of 20 additional points can be obtained for the result of the admission test.
- Outstanding additional qualifications relevant to studies (such as vocational training, practical activities of at least three months' duration, study-relevant stays abroad, awards won). A maximum of 20 points will be awarded for these.
You can read this information in the selection statutes. The latest version of the selection statutes can be found on the central pages of the university under Psychology.
- The final grade of the Bachelor's degree programme or all module grades or examination grades of the Bachelor's degree programme taken by the application deadline.
Admission test
By taking the optional admission test, students can prove that their qualification is sufficient for the master’s degree they are applying to. The results can be taken into account in addition to the other selection requirements. To be able to complete the test, students will require knowledge that corresponds to the contents taught in a bachelor’s program in Psychology or an equivalent program.
How to apply
The University of Mannheim accepts applications every year between 21 March and 15 May. You must apply online. If you have any questions on the application process, please contact the Admissions Office.
For comprehensive information on the application process, please see the guide to applying for admission to a master’s program.
Academic advising
Do you have any more questions? We’re happy to advise you!
If you have any questions on your degree program (course contents, program structure, stays abroad), don’t hesitate to contact our program managers. For questions relating to the application process, please contact the Admissions Office.
