Bachelor in Psychology
Course Aims
By introducing a Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Psychology the Sigmund Freud University
meets the continuing high demand for a university qualification in this field.
The course programme is designed to provide students with appropriate key qualifications
and to encourage them to develop research competencies in social sciences by applying
qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Candidates gain a professional qualification to practise as psychologists and a firm scientific
basis to continue with Master studies in human and social sciences.
On successful completion of the degree programme students will be awarded a Bachelor’s
Degree in Psychology.
Course Duration
The Bachelor’s Degree Course is a six semester programme including the time required to
write the Bachelor’s thesis.
Tuition Fees
EUR 4,750,– per semester
Admission Requirements
• a secondary school level qualification
• a brief written statement explaining why candidates would like to join the programme
• successful completion of an admission interview with two members of SFU’s permanent
scientific staff
Registration
Please contact us via e-mail at
office@sfu.ac.at
if you would like us to send you a registration form.
Teaching Staff
All teaching staff are leading academics and professionals with extensive experience in
teaching and research.
Univ.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Gerhard Benetka
Univ. Prof. Dr. Ralf Bohnsack
Mag. Elisabeth Brousek
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Giselher Guttmann
Dr. Peter Loos
Dr. Gerald Kral
Univ.-Ass. Dr. Johanna Lalouschek
Univ.-Ass. Dr. Aglaja Przyborski
Univ.-Doz. Dr. Ivo Ponocny
Dr. Elisabeth Ponocny-Seliger
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Peter Vitouch
Dipl.-Psych. Ingrid Weeger
Dr. Karin Wetschanow
Dr. Michaela Zemanek
Overview of Courses
Semester 1
Module: Theory and History of Psychology
Paradigms and Methods I (Lecture)
Paradigms and Methods I (Practical Seminar)
Module: Methods and Key Qualifications
Introduction to Empirical Research in Human and Social Sciences (Lecture)
Introduction to Empirical Research in Human and Social Sciences (Practical Seminar)
Methods of Scientific Research (Practical Seminar)
Module: Principles of Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research
History of Anthropology (Theoretical and Practical Course)
Module: Psychological Intervention Techniques
Self-awareness Training (Practical Course in Small Groups)
Semester 2
Module: Theory and History of Psychology
Paradigms and Methods II (Lecture)
Paradigms and Methods II (Practical Seminar)
Module: Methods and Key Qualifications
Introduction to Quantitative Data Analysis (Lecture)
Introduction to Quantitative Data Analysis (Practical Seminar)
Scientific Writing (Practical Seminar)
Module: Principles of Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research
Sociology (Theoretical and Practical Course)
Module: Psychological Intervention Techniques
Psychological Discourse (Practical Course)
Semester 3
Module: Theory and History of Psychology
General Psychology I (Lecture)
Developmental Psychology I (Theoretical and Practical Course)
Module: Methods and Key Qualifications
Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis I (Lecture)
Observation Techniques (Practical Seminar)
Statistical Methods in Psychology I (Theoretical and Practical Course)
Module: Principles of Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research
Economic Sciences (Theoretical and Practical Course)
Module: Psychological Intervention Techniques
Leadership and Team Dynamics (Practical Course)
Semester 4
Module: Theory and History of Psychology
General Psychology II (Lecture)
Developmental Psychology II (Theoretical and Practical Course)
Module: Methods and Key Qualifications
Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis II (Lecture)
Questioning Techniques (Practical Seminar)
Statistical Methods in Psychology II (Theoretical and Practical Course)
Module: Principles of Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research
Media Psychology and Media Theory (Theoretical and Practical Course)
Module: Psychological Intervention Techniques
Moderation (Practical Course)
Semester 5
Module: Theory and History of Psychology
Social Psychology I (Theoretical and Practical Course)
Diagnostic Methods in Psychology I (Theoretical and Practical Course)
Module: Methods and Key Qualifications
Preparation of the Bachelor’s Thesis (Seminar)
Project Management (Practical Seminar)
Module: Principles of Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research
Communication Sciences and Linguistics (Theoretical and Practical Course)
Module: Psychological Intervention Techniques
Crisis Intervention and Conflict Management (Practical Course)
Semester 6
Module: Theory and History of Psychology
Social Psychology II (Theoretical and Practical Course)
Diagnostic Methods in Psychology II (Theoretical and Practical Course)
Module: Methods and Key Qualifications
Writing of Bachelor’s Thesis (Seminar)
Module: Principles of Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research
Neuroscience and Cognitive Science (Theoretical and Practical Course)
Module: Psychological Intervention Techniques
Organizational Lab (Practical Course)