Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master's program in Psychology with a focus on Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy (KliPP) is a consecutive Master's program that builds on the contents of the polyvalent Bachelor's program in Psychology. The program has a duration of 4 semesters and is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in clinical psychology and psychotherapy.

Key Data on Study Program

• Faculty: Science
• Academic Degree: Master
• Restricted Admission: Yes, in first and higher semesters
• Regular Duration of Studies: 4 semesters
• Is a Combination Subject Required?: No
• Application Deadline for 1st Semester:
  • For Germans and EU citizens: Winter semester: 15.05
  • For non-EU citizens: Winter semester: 15.05
• Program Start: Winter semester
• Language of Instruction: German, English
• Costs: Tuition and other fees

Requirements and Application

On What Criteria Are Applicants Selected?

The Master's program in Psychology with a focus on Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy (KliPP) is a restricted admission program with 45 study places. The selection of study places is based on a university-specific selection procedure. In addition to the Bachelor's grade, other criteria are taken into account when creating the ranking list (see selection statute). The program starts in the winter semester.

Which Requirements Must I Meet for Studies?

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology according to the Psychotherapist Approval Act (PsychThApprO)
• Grade of the Bachelor's degree at least 2.5
• Special competencies for the use of the software R in the amount of at least 3 ECTS (these achievements must be curricularly anchored, i.e., they must be part of the study program with which you apply; it is not possible to make up for these achievements in the Master's program)

Erforderliche Nachweise (Required Documents)

• Bachelor's certificate in Psychology according to PsychThApprO - if your Bachelor's certificate or transcript of records does not contain any indication of the professional legal recognition and approval conformity of your studies, proof must be provided through the completed form "Certificate of completion of studies and professional legal recognition of the study program," which must be signed by your Bachelor's university.
• R-proof: corresponding excerpt from the module handbook or, if this is not clearly evident from your module handbook, an individual certificate must be submitted with information on content, ECTS scope, and the associated module.

Which Languages Must I Know?

• The study and examination languages are German and English.
• English language skills at the B2 (GER) level are highly recommended.
• German language skills in the amount of DSH-2 (TestDaF4) are required for foreign students. International applicants without a German-language university entrance qualification must demonstrate German language skills in accordance with the enrollment regulations of the university (see also information on proof of language proficiency / DSH language test).

Program Details

Which Topics Are Dealt With in the Program?

The consecutive Master's program in Psychology with a focus on Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy (KliPP) implements the requirements for Master's programs according to the Psychotherapist Approval Act (PsychThApprO). The goal is to optimally prepare students for a career in practical psychotherapeutic, pedagogical-psychological, and neuropsychological work with patients of all ages. To achieve this, a high level of practical relevance is at the forefront, in addition to in-depth methodological training. This is strengthened by the professional qualifying activities (BQT II and III), as students have the opportunity to gain practical experience in relevant psychotherapeutic and neuropsychological areas. Cooperations with psychotherapeutic institutions guarantee the quality and access to suitable internship positions. Furthermore, practice-oriented seminars, exercises, and the practice-accompanying self-reflection complement the practice-oriented orientation.

What Is Special About the Tübingen Program?

A special feature of the Tübingen Master's program is the focus on cognitive psychology. Cognitive psychology forms the connecting element of the basic and applied disciplines and is based on a broad methodological spectrum. The research focuses of the basic area are perception, language, action planning, number processing, time cognition, as well as social communication and interaction processes and knowledge media in education, work, and leisure. The diverse research activities of the Tübingen Psychology departments are embedded in an interdisciplinary research environment (e.g., Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, Leibniz Institute for Knowledge Media, Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Collaborative Research Center Bedeutungskonstitution).

How Is the Program Structured?

The Master's program in Psychology with a focus on Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy (KliPP) builds on the contents of the polyvalent Bachelor's program in Psychology. The program has a scope of 120 ECTS and includes various forms of events (lectures, practical courses, (practice-oriented) seminar formats, research practical courses). In the modules, knowledge is acquired and deepened in the areas of cognitive psychology, research methodology, diagnostics and assessment, theory of disorders and procedures, applied psychotherapy, and documentation in psychotherapy.

Career Prospects

The Master's program leads to a professionally qualifying degree (Master of Science) in Psychology. With the focus on Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, the degree qualifies for admission to the state approval examination and the subsequent further training as a specialist psychotherapist. This makes the Master's degree the basis for a professional career in the entire range of clinical-therapeutic, pedagogical-psychological, and neuropsychological professions. Furthermore, the Master's degree opens up the possibility of pursuing an academic career or a further doctoral program. By taking into account the quality criteria of the German Psychological Society (DGPs) for the Psychology Master's program, the degree also enables scientific and practical work outside of clinical psychology and psychotherapy.