Your path into psychology is also possible without Abitur. Are you interested in studying psychology but don't have Abitur? No problem! Thanks to the possibility of a switch (Quereinstieg), you can also start a Psychology programme with a related vocational training. We show you what requirements you must fulfil, what you can have credited and what exciting career perspectives await you after graduation.
Does a Psychology programme suit me?
A Psychology programme is suitable for you if you are interested in people and their behaviour, enjoy analytical and structured work, and would like to actively engage with mental health and social topics. Especially for professionals from the health, care and social sector, the Quereinstieg offers an attractive opportunity to open up new career perspectives.
Formal requirements for Quereinstieg into Psychology without Abitur
If you do not have Abitur, you can still study Psychology if you have a two-year vocational training. A subject-related vocational training is particularly helpful (e.g. health, care, social work). All information is available in the handout on university admission for those with vocational qualifications from the Berlin Senate Administration.
Routes without Abitur – your options at a glance
1. Psychology programme via vocational qualification: with a related vocational training and sufficient professional experience, you have good chances. 2. Via advancement training (e.g. Fachwirt, Meister, Betriebswirt). 3. Via the second educational path (evening grammar school, Kolleg). 4. With Fachhochschulreife / Fachabitur. 5. Psychology without NC: our university uses individual selection procedures instead of a fixed NC.
What can I have credited for my Quereinstieg?
Many students can have already completed training or continuing education credited to their Psychology studies. Crediting takes place individually – we check together which of your previous achievements could ease your start.
Career perspectives with a Psychology degree
With a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology, many career opportunities are open to you. With further programmes or additional qualifications, you can specialise in exciting areas – or complete a one-year additional training in learning therapy to specifically support children and adolescents.
Ready for your new path? If you have the desire to understand and accompany people and are open to a new academic step, then the Quereinstieg into Psychology is exactly right for you. Let our student advisory service inform you comprehensively. Book an appointment here.