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M.Sc.Master · Master of Science

Psychodynamische Psychotherapie

Psychologische Hochschule BerlinBerlin

Standard duration
Not stated120 ECTS · Full-time
Language
German
Start
Winter semester
Apply by
31 January 2027Winter semester · Applications open · 93 days left
Admission (NC)
Restrictedlocal NC or selection procedure
Tuition fees
€560 per month
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on psychologische-hochschule.de

Information from psychologische-hochschule.de · checked 28 October 2026 · All details and sources

What will I learn?

Curriculum from the university’s official documents. Evaluated on 28 October 2026.

Semester plan

  • Required
  • Thesis
  1. Semester 124 ECTS requiredAusbildung in spezifischen Störungen I · Forschungsmethoden (verfahrensübergreifend) · Praktische Tätigkeit im Rahmen der Psychotherapieausbildung · Theoretische Grundlagen der Tiefenpsychologisch fundierten Psychotherapie · TP-spezifische Fertigkeiten · Verfahrensübergreifende Grundlagen
    • Ausbildung in spezifischen Störungen ISummary by OWWZ: Psychodynamic and evidence-based approaches to anxiety, depression, personality disorders, psychosis and trauma.Semesters 1–3Exam (in German): Mündliche Einzelprüfung, 30 Min.7 ECTS
    • Forschungsmethoden (verfahrensübergreifend)Summary by OWWZ: Quantitative and qualitative psychotherapy research methods, study design, meta-analysis and academic writing are applied in research groups.Semesters 1–7Exam (in German): Exposé zur Masterarbeit12 ECTS
    • Praktische Tätigkeit im Rahmen der PsychotherapieausbildungSummary by OWWZ: Practical work in clinical institutions provides experience of treatment and, where available, research processes.Semesters 1–310 ECTS
    • Theoretische Grundlagen der Tiefenpsychologisch fundierten PsychotherapieSummary by OWWZ: Psychoanalytic traditions, unconscious conflict, development and psychodynamic diagnosis are examined theoretically and empirically.9 ECTS
    • TP-spezifische FertigkeitenSummary by OWWZ: Combines initial interviews, case histories, indications and applications with psychodynamic treatment techniques and empirical research.Semesters 1–3Exam (in German): Zehn Anamnesen, davon eine als Hausarbeit11 ECTS
    • Verfahrensübergreifende GrundlagenSummary by OWWZ: Covers diagnosis, pharmacology, neurobiology, suicidality and the legal and ethical foundations of psychotherapy.Semesters 1–3Exam (in German): Klausur, 90 Min.12 ECTS
  2. Semester 215 ECTS requiredContinues: Ausbildung in spezifischen Störungen I, Forschungsmethoden (verfahrensübergreifend), Praktische Tätigkeit im Rahmen der Psychotherapieausbildung, TP-spezifische Fertigkeiten, Verfahrensübergreifende Grundlagen
  3. Semester 315 ECTS requiredContinues: Ausbildung in spezifischen Störungen I, Forschungsmethoden (verfahrensübergreifend), Praktische Tätigkeit im Rahmen der Psychotherapieausbildung, TP-spezifische Fertigkeiten, Verfahrensübergreifende Grundlagen
  4. Semester 412 ECTS requiredAusbildung in spezifischen Störungen II · Verfahrensspezifische Ausbildung: Tiefenpsychologisch fundierte Psychotherapie · Verfahrensübergreifende KompetenzenContinues: Forschungsmethoden (verfahrensübergreifend)
    • Ausbildung in spezifischen Störungen IISummary by OWWZ: Diagnosis and treatment of eating, addiction, psychosomatic and sexual disorders and research on therapy factors.Semesters 4–5Exam (in German): Referat, 30 Min.8 ECTS
    • Verfahrensspezifische Ausbildung: Tiefenpsychologisch fundierte PsychotherapieSummary by OWWZ: Case-based psychodynamic treatment, child and adolescent psychotherapy and empirical process and outcome research.Semesters 4–6Exam (in German): Schriftliche Fallreflexion7 ECTS
    • Verfahrensübergreifende KompetenzenSummary by OWWZ: Comparison and integration of psychotherapy approaches, couples and family therapy, work, diversity and media.Semesters 4–7Exam (in German): Projektarbeit zur Medienarbeit14 ECTS
  5. Semester 512 ECTS requiredContinues: Ausbildung in spezifischen Störungen II, Forschungsmethoden (verfahrensübergreifend), Verfahrensspezifische Ausbildung: Tiefenpsychologisch fundierte Psychotherapie, Verfahrensübergreifende Kompetenzen
  6. Semester 68 ECTS requiredContinues: Forschungsmethoden (verfahrensübergreifend), Verfahrensspezifische Ausbildung: Tiefenpsychologisch fundierte Psychotherapie, Verfahrensübergreifende Kompetenzen
  7. Semester 735 ECTS requiredMasterprojektContinues: Forschungsmethoden (verfahrensübergreifend), Verfahrensübergreifende Kompetenzen
    • Masterprojekt (Thesis)Summary by OWWZ: An independent research project is documented in a master’s thesis and presented and discussed in a defence.Exam (in German): Masterarbeit und Disputation, 30 Min.30 ECTS
This curriculum is incomplete: not every document or elective catalogue could be evaluated. The university’s linked documents are authoritative.
  • 10modules in the plan
  • 10required modules
  • 30 ECTSThesis

Topic profile

ECTS by topic according to the module handbook, with the share of the programme’s 120 ECTS.

  • Psychotherapy40 ECTS: 40 required
  • Clinical psychology10 ECTS: 10 required
  • Psychological assessment10 ECTS: 10 required
  • Diversity, migration and gender5 ECTS: 5 required
  • Health psychology5 ECTS: 5 required
  • Biological psychology and neuropsychology3 ECTS: 3 required
  • Developmental psychology3 ECTS: 3 required
  • Medicine3 ECTS: 3 required

Curriculum sources

1 document
  • ModulhandbuchModule handbook · Version 04.02.2020; ab Jahrgang 2019 · checked 28 October 2026

Application and requirements

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Application deadlines

Requirements

Checklist to tick off

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Researched: 28 October 2026. Deadlines and fees change; the university is authoritative.

Costs

Tuition fees and contributions according to the university.

Tuition fees
€560 per month
Semester contribution
Not stated by the university

Source: psychologische-hochschule.de

Degree and next steps

Which degree, what it leads to according to the university, and how to continue.

  • Degree

    Master of Science (M.Sc.)
  • Professional recognition according to the university

    Prepares for the psychotherapy state examination (licensure)

    Conditions per source: psychologische-hochschule.de

Fits these goals

OWWZ guidance based on module topics in the module handbook.

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Degree
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Standard duration
Not stated by the university
Start of studies
Winter semester
Teaching language
German
Admission
Restricted admissionSource: psychologische-hochschule.de
Location
Berlin
Tuition fees
€560 per month
Semester contribution
Not stated by the university
Subject (official classification)
Psychology

Information from psychologische-hochschule.de · checked 28 October 2026

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