About the degree program
In a world where communication is becoming increasingly complex and multifaceted, the bachelor degree programme in communication psychology at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences offers a unique combination of fundamental psychological knowledge and applied communication skills. The degree programme explores the diversity of communication processes and their effects on individuals and groups in various contexts—from face-to-face conversations to digital interactions.
Interdisciplinary Skills for Complex Communication Challenges
In this practice-oriented program, you will develop comprehensive skills in the following areas:
- Fundamentals of psychology, including general, social, and personality psychology
- Communication skills in verbal, nonverbal, and media-mediated forms
- Knowledge of organizational psychology for professional coaching and counseling
- Expertise in digital media and their psychological effects
- Scientific methods for the empirical study of communication processes
The degree programme combines classic psychological foundations with two core applied disciplines: organizational psychology and coaching, as well as the psychology of digital media. In addition, the program develops personal competencies such as cooperation, social competence, self-management, and self-reflection—essential skills for aspiring communication psychologists in an era of continuous social change.
Study details
The most important facts at a glance:
| faculty: | Social Sciences | |
| Location: | Görlitz | |
| Degree: | Bachelor of Science | |
| standard period of study: | 7 semesters | |
| ECTS credits: | 210 | |
| Language of instruction: | German | |
| Enrolment for: | Winter semester | |
| Application period: May 2 through July 15 | Start of studies: October | |
| Admission restrictions: | a points-based admission system (numerus clausus) | |
| No prerequisite internship | Go to Student Advisory Service | |
| Accreditation status: | Accredited | |
| Good to know: | The degree programme meets the requirements of the German Psychological Society (DGPs) for a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology |
Course of study
Your seven-semester program is structured systematically and takes you from the fundamentals of psychology to specific areas of application in communication psychology. In the first semesters, you’ll gain a solid foundation in the various subfields of psychology—from general and social psychology to biological and personality psychology. At the same time, you’ll develop methodological skills in statistics and empirical research.
Starting in the third semester, you’ll deepen your knowledge of topics in communication psychology such as nonverbal communication, intercultural communication, and facilitation. You will develop diagnostic skills and learn how psychological concepts can be applied in practice. In the fourth and fifth semesters, you will expand your competence and skills in coaching, group facilitation, and rhetoric, and apply theoretical knowledge to practical contexts.
In the fifth semester, you’ll choose a specialization—either Organizational Psychology and Coaching or Psychology of Digital Media. This specialization continues in the sixth semester with a professional internship and in the seventh semester with additional specialization modules. The degree program culminates in your Bachelor thesis, in which you conduct academic research on a topic of your choice and demonstrate the skills you have acquired.
- Introduction to Psychology
- General Psychology 2
- Aesthetic Education
- Introduction to Empirical Research 1
- Statistics 1
- Social Psychology
- General Psychology 1
- Moderation and discussion
- Introduction to empirical-scientific work 2
- Statistics 2
- Industrial and organizational psychology
- Biological psychology and neuropsychology
- Non-verbal and aesthetic communication
- Basics of diagnostics
- Qualitative methods
- Coaching and Group Facilitation
- Theory-Practice Transfer
- Differential and Personality Psychology
- Intercultural Studies and Ethnology
- Empirical-Experimental Internship
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Theory-practice transfer
- Diagnostic procedures
- Educational psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Rhetoric and argumentation
Optional compulsory specialization:
- Specialization in Organizational Psychology and Coaching 1
- Specialization in the psychology of digital media 1
Elective Specialization:
- Professional Internship in Organizational Psychology and Coaching
- Professional Internship in Digital Media Psychology
- Final Module (Bachelor thesis and Defense)
- Research-Practice Transfer
- Interdisciplinary Skills (Compulsory Elective Modules)
Elective-Compulsory Specialization:
- Specialization in Organizational Psychology and Coaching 2
- Specialization in Digital Media Psychology 2
Career opportunities
Professional areas where you can get started
Consulting in Communication and Organizational Psychology
You analyze communication structures within companies and design change processes in organizations. You facilitate team processes, support projects, and develop (digital) professional development programs. Drawing on your psychological expertise and social skills, you design communicative and organizational contexts in which the flow of information and collaboration function constructively.
Team and Executive Coaching
You help executives and teams expand their communication skills. You guide them through their professional change processes by applying system-psychological questions and techniques. With your understanding of group dynamics and conversation facilitation, you foster a respectful and effective culture of communication.
Professional Specialization in a Master’s Program
You will deepen your academic and professional skills by pursuing a master’s degree at a university of your choice in various fields of psychology, such as industrial and organizational psychology, educational psychology, media psychology, or health psychology (Please note: It is not possible to pursue a Master’s degree in the field of psychotherapy or clinical psychology.)
Usability and User Experience Design
You’ll research the needs of users of digital applications and design intuitive user interfaces. You conduct user tests and develop recommendations for optimization. With your expertise in perceptual psychology and human-computer interaction, you ensure that digital products are user-friendly and appealing.
Design of E-Learning Solutions
You will develop psychologically sound digital learning offerings and educational concepts. You design interactive learning environments and evaluate their effectiveness. Drawing on your understanding of educational psychology and media-based communication, you create engaging and effective digital educational formats for various target audiences.
In a company’shuman resources department, you ensure that new employees settle in well and that current employees want to stay. Using psychological tests and methods, you analyze and develop employees’ skills. With your knowledge of stress, resilience, and health, you help create a supportive work environment and empower employees.
Here's what our students have to say about the bachelor's program in communication psychology
- Module Handbook (Course Content and Structure)
- Program Flyer
- Faculty of Social Sciences Website
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