Studiengang Psychologie: Wo fängt man am besten an?
Psychology degree course: where is the best place to start?
The first degree course in psychology is the Bachelor's degree, the foundation course. The Master's program builds on this. CAS, DAS and MAS are also possible.
Bachelor's degree in Psychology- The Master's degree program can then be added
Duration: 2 to 3 years
Title: "Bachelor of Science [UAS] in Applied Psychology"
Recognition: federally and internationally recognized title, international comparability via ECTS points
ECTS points (European Credit Transfer System = international credit points): At least 180
A CAS(Certificate of Advanced Studies) is a short course of study at a Universities and is also known as a postgraduate or continuing education course.
Duration: usually 1 semester part-time
Title: "Certificate of Advanced Studies in (subject)"
Recognition: no federally protected title, international comparability via ECTS points
ECTS points (European Credit Transfer System = international credit points): At least 10
A DAS(Diploma of Advanced Studies) is a short course of study at a Universities and is also known as a postgraduate or continuing education course.
Duration: usually 3 semesters part-time
Title: "Diploma of Advanced Studies in (subject)"
Recognition: no federally protected title, international comparability via ECTS points
ECTS points (European Credit Transfer System = international credit points): At least 30
MAS = Master of Advanced Studies
An MAS is a Master's degree from a continuing education program at a Universities, not to be confused with an educational Master's degree, the second stage of a degree program
Former name: Postgraduate studies
Comparable to an EMBA
Duration: usually 4 semesters part-time
Degree: Master's thesis
Title: "Master of Advanced Studies in (subject)"
The MAS (Master of Advanced Studies) title is only available in Switzerland
Recognition: federally protected title, international comparability via ECTS points
ECTS points (European Credit Transfer System = international credit points): 60
Prerequisites: University degree, admission "sur dossier" (= admission to a degree program based on previous professional experience/training and further education) with other training and further education and professional experience possible.
