Degree programme Psychology: Human Performance in Socio-Technical Systems (Master) accredited

Important information

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Admission requirements

Prerequisites for the admission to the study course:
• first in Germany recognised university degree that qualifies for a profession of at least six semesters in Psychology from a university, or a first degree that qualifies for a profession from a university in one of the following subjects: Work science, Computer science, Engineering, Transport science, Economics, Business education, Industrial engineering, Teacher training, Public health, Occupational health, Sociology.
• special expertise in psychological foundations and the thematic core areas of the course. The proof is effected in accordance with the Rules of Procedure for the Aptitude Test [Eignungsfeststellungsordnung].
• Due to the fact that it is possible to study in English, knowledge of English at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is a prerequisite, if English is not the native language of the applicant. Notes to the required language skills

Aptitude assessment and NC (numerus clausus) selection

• Basis for the selection procedure: TU Dresden Regulations for Award of Master's degrees [Mastervergabeordnung der TU Dresden]
• Notes, Study Regulations, Selection Regulations and Rules of Procedure for the Aptitude Test [Eignungsfeststellungsordnung] on the homepage of the study course

General information regarding NC selection procedures can be found here.
A short version regarding the NC selection procedure in English can be found here.

German language requirements

International applicants and German applicants with foreign school leaving certificate please find information here: language requirements.

Application hints and tips

If, at the time of the application, proof of the first degree that qualifies for a profession cannot yet be provided, applicants will be admitted to the aptitude test procedure and the numerus clausus selection procedure if 80% of the achievable points of the university degree can be proven by a certificate of the university of origin (Examining Office), on the basis of a completed module exam, assignment paper or colloquium. The form can be found on the web pages of the Admission Office.

General information for the degree programme

The master study program Psychology: HPSTS focuses on teaching the fundamental principles, methods, and applications for the optimal design and the efficient management of socio-technical systems, the individual extension in supplemental areas, and the acquisition of general skills. The following chairs offer a joint curriculum:

-Work and Organizational Psychology
-Psychology of Learning and Instruction
-Engineering Psychology
-Traffic and Transportation Psychology
-Social Psychology
-Methods of Psychology

In Addition:
-Clinical Psychology
-Cognitive-Affective Neuroscience
-Public Health
-Occupational Health
-Computer Sciences
-Technical Design
-Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy

Associations with Other Faculties
An important part of the program refers to applications for the optimization of complex socio-technical systems. The manifold collaborations with other disciplines at TU Dresden will provide a research-active and interdisciplinary environment. The modules HPSTS-8 (Research and Intervention) and HPSTS-I (Internship) enable, the students to conduct own research projects and to get insights into practical applications and potential fields of work.