Master s Degree Psychology

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1 Master s Degree Psychology

2 Master s Degree Psychology Psychology is concerned with the human experience, thinking, feeling and behaviour, as well as the causes and conditions thereof. During the Bachelor s degree, students acquired fundamental knowledge relating to the basic and applied sub-disciplines. The Master s Degree Programme consolidates this knowledge and leads towards the application of these skills in a well-grounded scientific psychological occupation. In line with the curriculum, the required subjects are Diagnosis/Counselling/Interview Guidance, Health Psychology/Psychotherapy, Research Methods and Evaluation, as well as a practical module. In addition, two restricted electives serve to apply and expand the knowledge gained during the Bachelor s degree. The specific model used in Klagenfurt aims to lead to an understanding of the individual and of groups, which derives from the synergy of approaches contributed by Culture Studies, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences. In doing so, it maintains the principle of interdisciplinarity by setting the research focus in the areas of Psychoanalysis, Psychotherapy and Intervention Research, Culture, Conflict and Trauma, Lifelong Development, Qualitative-quantitative Methodology Research and Cognitive Research. Generally, the Master s Degree Programme is classified as part of the Natural Sciences, however in the case of the AAU, the discipline of Psychology belongs to the Social Sciences and Cultural Studies, as well as to the Natural Sciences.

3 WHAT MAKES THE EXPERIENCE OF STUDYING AT THE ALPEN-ADRIA-UNIVERSITÄT KLAGENFURT UNIQUE? The AAU is the only university in Austria (and one of very few in the German-speaking area overall) that covers the broad spectrum of the discipline in its entirety the approaches applied draw from the qualitative, Cultural Studies-oriented and psychoanalytical as well as the experimental, quantitative and Natural Science-oriented fields. Furthermore, exchange programmes offer the opportunity to spend a semester abroad at one of our partner universities. Jobs and careers According to applicable Austrian law, the successful completion of the Master s Degree in Psychology is the prerequisite for the professional title of Psychologist. Possible occupational fields for psychologists can be found in the clinical sphere, in the area of healthcare, in research (methodology, evaluation), and in Applied Psychology (e.g. business, education, sports, traffic, organisation). Daniel Andreas Richter, BSc MA student I have come to understand how knowledge about human behaviour, human development, feeling and perception is scientifically generated and interpreted. I have also learned about the symptoms, causes and conditions of psychological disorders. This, in addition to innumerable other factors lead me to the conviction that, given the choice, I would certainly elect to study Psychology again.

4 Gernot Gleiss/Klagenfurt Marketing GmbH WHY KLAGENFURT? A modern city, pleasant to live in, with approx. 100,000 inhabitants and a Mediterranean flair, located on the shores of lake Wörthersee In the immediate vicinity of many ski resorts, lakes and the Adriatic Close relations to the neighbouring countries, Slovenia and Italy Venue for large-scale international sporting events such as Ironman and the Beach Volleyball Grand Slam Wide range of cultural and leisure activities The Alpen-Adria-Universität was founded in 1970 and today hosts a total of approx. 10,000 students at the main campus in Klagenfurt, and at its branches in Graz and Vienna. It is a young, dynamic university, with four faculties housed in modern premises and equipped with excellent infrastructure. The library is open 24 hours, seven days a week. In addition, the university s on-campus sports institute offers a wide range of sporting activities.

5 Master s Degree Psychology DURATION 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits) ACADEMIC DEGREE MA (Master of Arts) The focus of the thesis lies in the field of Social Sciences or Cultural Studies MSc (Master of Science) The focus of the thesis lies in the field of Natural Sciences PREREQUISITES Completed Bachelor s degree programme in Psychology or other programme of equal academic value LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION German combined with some courses taught in English MAIN SUBJECTS Diagnosis, counselling, interview guidance Specialist subject Health, Psychotherapy Research methods and evaluation Clinical Psychology, Psychological Therapy, Psychoanalysis Intercultural Psychology and Psychotraumatology Applied Cognitive Psychology Lifelong Development and Lifelong Learning Applied Psychology, Methodological Research and Evaluation Group Dynamics and Organisational Development Psychology of Sports* Feminist Studies/Gender Studies* * only as a second area of specialisation COMPULSORY INTERNSHIP Completion of an internship lasting 200 hours (8 ECTS credits) STUDY VISIT ABROAD Exchange programmes are in place with many partner universities FURTHER INFORMATION E psychologie@aau.at W FACT BOX

6 Living and studying in Klagenfurt Klagenfurt, the capital of the province, is regarded as one of the most important hubs within the Alps-Adriatic Region. Its popularity as a university city among regional and international students is founded, to a significant extent, on the successful alignment of research and teaching to meet the economic, technological and cultural demands of modern society. THE UNIVERSITY IS SITUATED ON THE SHORES OF THE STUNNING LAKE WÖRTHERSEE MUNICH VIENNA BRATISLAVA SALZBURG BUDAPEST GRAZ KLAGENFURT BOLZANO UDINE LJUBLJANA TRIESTE VENICE ZAGREB Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt Universitätsstraße Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Austria T +43 (0) E psychologie@aau.at