Accredited degree program
Engineering psychology
Bachelor
Engineering psychology is about designing technical products, socio-technical systems and work processes in such a way that they can be mastered, controlled and monitored quickly, safely and effortlessly by humans. Due to the advancing digitalisation and automation of our modern lives, you can expect excellent career prospects in many industries after completing your studies.
| Start | Winter semester |
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| Admission Criteria | Unrestricted admission |
| Application period | - |
| Study format | Full time, with in-depth practical experience, Joint degree programme |
| Study cost | None (only semester fee) |
| Normal duration | 7 Semester |
| Language | German |
| ECTS | 210 |
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The study programme / profile
The interface between people and technology
What makes the use of technical products simple and intuitive? When is interaction with technology emotionally appealing? And what creates a positive user experience? If you are interested in these questions, then the Engineering Psychology degree programme is just right for you.
After all, the programme is about designing technical products, socio-technical systems and work processes so that they can be mastered, controlled and monitored quickly, safely and effortlessly by humans. Due to the advancing digitalisation and automation of our modern lives, you can expect excellent career prospects in many sectors (e.g. automotive, aviation, industry, medical technology, IT, consumer technologies and many more) after completing your studies.
Students undergo practice-oriented training based on scientific findings and methods, which enables interdisciplinary integration between psychology / human factors, technology (electrical engineering) and computer science. In this way, you will learn to examine and understand the experience and behaviour of people when dealing with technology. The Engineering Psychology (B.Sc.) degree programme was accredited by the ASIIN institute in 2023.
Contents and course of study
In the seven-semester Bachelor's degree programme, we impart psychological, technological design and methodological knowledge for the user-oriented development of digital, networked and automated products and systems such as medical technology, vehicle and aircraft cockpits or production facilities.
Read moreProspects after graduation
In view of the advancing digitalisation and automation of our modern lives, a degree in engineering psychology offers you excellent career prospects in numerous technical sectors (automotive, aviation, industry, medical technology, IT, consumer technologies and many more) as well as a wide range of fields of expertise.
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Read moreAdmission requirements for the Bachelor's degree programme are a general or subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification, an entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or another school-leaving qualification recognised as equivalent by the Bavarian State Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts.The Engineering Psychology (B.Sc.) degree programme has no admission restrictions. (Relevant) vocational training can be recognised as a work placement. If the vocational training is not relevant, parts of it may be recognised (the same applies to civilian service or a voluntary social year).
Read moreEngineering psychologists generally work in interdisciplinary teams and are employed in a wide range of specialist areas (design, development, research, production).
If you want to apply for the engineering psychology degree programme, you should be interested in both natural sciences and psychology, have a certain affinity for technology and enjoy interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as being curious, open-minded, reflective and able to work under pressure.
Information for students
If you have any questions about the degree programme, the Central Student Advisory Service, the Student Advisory Service and the faculty will be happy to help you at any time. You can also find out more about the degree programme at events such as study information days, taster days, etc.
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