Compulsory Module Group A: Common Core (50 ECTS)

A1 Methods, Psychology of Individual Differences and Assessment - Compulsory Module (14 ECTS)

Requirements for participationnone
Module objectivesStudents will have a comprehensive knowledge of advanced methods in statistics, research methods, and differential psychology and diagnostics, and will be able to apply these to specific problems.
Module structure

VO Advanced Statistics, 5 ECTS/2 SSt. (npi)

VO Advanced Research Methods, 5 ECTS/2 SSt. (npi)

Psychology of Individual Differences and Psychological Assessment, 4 ECTS/2 SSt. (npi)

Proof of performanceSuccessful completion of all course exams provided in the module (npi) (14 ECTS)


A2a Internship - Alternative Compulsory Module (10 ECTS)

Requirements for participationnone
Module objectivesStudents gain an in-depth understanding of the professional activities of psychologists and gain professional experience. They work under the supervision or co-supervision of a psychologist trained at an accredited university.
Module structurePPR Internship, 10 ECTS (pi)
The internship must be approved in advance by the university. Students have independently sought and successfully applied for a suitable internship (written proof of a suitable internship).
Proof of performanceSuccessful completion of the internship (pi) (10 ECTS)


A2b Questions and Topics in Psychology - Alternative Compulsory Module (10 ECTS)

Requirements for participationnone
Module objectivesStudents gain exemplary insight into important research questions and current issues in psychology.
Module structure

VU Research questions in Psychology, 5 ECTS/2 SSt. (pi)

VU Current Topics in Psychology, 5 ECTS/2 SSt. (pi)

Proof of performance

Successful completion of the two examination-immanent courses offered in the module (pi) (10 ECTS)


A3 Advanced Theoretical Principles - Compulsory Module (16 ECTS)

Requirements for participationnone
Module objectivesStudents will be familiar with important theories, models, and applications in one or more of the master's program concentrations and will be able to analyze simple and complex problems based on this knowledge.
Module structure

A total of four courses must be selected from the following courses as available. It is recommended that at least two courses be selected from the assigned concentration. 

  • VU Work and Organisational Psychology, 4 ECTS/2 SSt. (pi)
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  • VU Social Psychology, 4 ECTS/2 SSt. (pi)
  • VU Economic Psychology, 4 ECTS/2 SSt. (pi)
  • VU Developmental Psychology, 4 ECTS/2 SSt. (pi)
  • VU Educational Psychology, 4 ECTS/2 SSt. (pi)
  • VU Transfer Research and Evaluation, 4 ECTS/2 SSt. (pi)
  • VU Cognitive Psychology and Neurosciences, 4 ECTS/2 SSt. (pi)
  • VU Research Approaches in Cognitive Psychology and in Neurosciences, 4 ECTS/2 SSt. (pi)
  • VU Special Topics in Cognitive Psychology and in Neurosciences, 4 ECTS/2 SSt. (pi)
  • VU Health Psychology, 4 ECTS/2 SSt. (pi)
  • VU Clinical Psychology, 4 ECTS/2 SSt. (pi)
  • VU Clinical Psychology in Childhood and Adolescence, 4 ECTS/2 SSt. (pi)
Proof of performanceSuccessful completion of all examination-immanent courses offered in the module (pi) (16 ECTS)


A4 Free Electives - Compulsory Module (10 ECTS)

Requirements for participationnone
Module objectivesThe aim is to broaden the range of knowledge and skills acquired in compulsory education (in the sense of improving employability); this should be done according to individual interests. 
Module structure

Students choose examination-immanent (pi) and/or non-examination-immanent (npi) courses based on availability and free places, for a total of 10 ECTS.

Eligible are

  • Depending on availability, a maximum of one of the following courses that have not been or will not be taken as part of Module A3:
    • VU Work and Organisational Psychology (4 ECTS/2 SSt., pi)
    • VU Social Psychology (4 ECTS/2 SSt., pi)
    • VU Economic Psychology (4 ECTS/2 SSt., pi)
    • VU Developmental Psychology (4 ECTS/2 SSt., pi)
    • VU Educational Psychology (4 ECTS/2 SSt., pi)
    • VU Transfer Research and Evaluation (4 ECTS/2 SSt., pi)
    • VU Cognitive Psychology and Neurosciences (4 ECTS/2 SSt., pi)
    • VU Research Approaches in Cognitive Psychology and in Neurosciences (4 ECTS/2 SSt., pi)
    • VU Special Topics in Cognitive Psychology and in Neurosciences (4 ECTS/2 SSt., pi)
    • VU Health Psychology (4 ECTS/2 SSt., pi)
    • VU Clinical Psychology (4 ECTS/2 SSt., pi)
    • VU Clinical Psychology in Childhood and Adolescence (4 ECTS/2 SSt., pi)
  • Courses from other programs of the University of Vienna, especially outside of psychology, or from suitable programs of other universities, provided that they complement the study of psychology in a meaningful way, taking into account the special interests of the student, and that they have been approved in advance by the head of the study program.
Proof of performanceSuccessful completion of all course examinations (npi) and examination-immanent courses (pi) offered in the module (insgesamt 10 ECTS) 

 

B1 Alternative group of compulsory modules: Work, Economy, and Society (36 ECTS)

B1.1 Advanced Seminars - Alternative Compulsory Module (12 ECTS)

Requirements for participationAllocation to the concentration Work, Economy, and Society
Module objectivesStudents are familiar with in-depth research literature from the fields of work and organizational psychology, economic psychology, social psychology and consumer psychology. They are able to critically review current and classic literature and derive implications for issues in work, the economic and social issues.
Module structureStudents choose three seminars from those offered in the SE Advanced Seminar: Work, Economy, and Society, 4 ECTS/2 SSt. (pi).
Proof of performanceSuccessful completion of all examination-immanent courses offered in the module (pi) (12 ECTS)


B1.2 Application and Special Thematic Fields - Alternative Compulsory Module (8 ECTS)

Requirements for participationAllocation to the concentration Work, Economy, and Society
Module objectivesStudents will be able to apply theoretical models to practical problems in the areas of work and organization, economics and society, and develop solution strategies, with reference to methodological and/or diagnostic aspects.
Module structureStudents choose two seminars from those offered in the SE Seminar in Applied Psychology: Work, Economy, and Society, 4 ECTS/2 SSt. (pi).
Proof of performanceSuccessful completion of all examination-immanent courses offered in the module (pi) (8 ECTS)


B1.3 Theory and Empirical Research - Alternative Compulsory Module (16 ECTS)

Requirements for participationAllocation to the concentration Work, Economy, and Society
Module objectivesStudents will have the skills and abilities necessary to conduct and document a scientific investigation. They will also be able to communicate their knowledge and the underlying principles both orally and in writing to experts and laypersons in relevant fields of action, and are able to critically question knowledge and research results and integrate them into a broader context. 
Module structure

SE Theory and Empirical Research (Work, Economy, and Society) 1, 8 ECTS/4 SSt. (pi)

SE Theory and Empirical Research (Work, Economy, and Society) 2, 8 ECTS/4 SSt. (pi)

Registration for SE Theory and Empirical Research 2 requires the positive completion of SE Theory and Empirical Research 1.

Proof of performanceSuccessful completion of all examination-immanent courses offered in the module (pi) (16 ECTS) 

 

Compulsory Module C: Master’s Thesis Seminars (4 ECTS)

Requirements for participationPrerequisite for Compulsory Module C is the successful completion of Compulsory Module A1.
Module objectivesStudents will be able to independently develop a research question and conduct and document a scientific study.
Module structureStudents choose two seminars from those offered in the SE Master’s Thesis Seminars, 2 ECTS/2 SSt. (pi).
Proof of performanceSuccessful completion of all examination-immanent courses offered in the module (pi) (4 ECTS)