Psychology: Human Performance in Socio-Technical Systems
TU DresdenProgram Overview
The Psychology: Human Performance in Socio-Technical Systems at TU Dresden is a MSc programme in Psychology taught in English, German over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Psychology: Human Performance in Socio-Technical Systems programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Dresden, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology: Human Performance in Socio-Technical Systems programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Organization- & Work Psychology
- Personnel Psychology
- Competence Acquisition in Sociotechnical Systems
- Traffic and Transportation Psychology
- Applied Cognitive Research
- Social Interaction and Performance
- Advanced Multivariate Statistics
- Master-Thesis Seminar
- Research & Intervention (A: Work-, Organization- and Personell Psychology; B: Learning & Instruction; C: Traffic and Transportation Psychology; or D: Cognitive Ergonomics)
- Internship
- Supplemental Area A: Cognitive-Affective Neuroscience or
- Supplemental Area B: Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The admission requirements of the master study program are:
1. a first university degree recognized in the Federal Republic of Germany in the field of psychology with a minimum duration of 6 semesters or a first university degree in one of the following subjects: work sciences, computer sciences, engineering-, traffic-, economic sciences, business education, industrial engineering, teacher training, public health, occupational health, sociology;
2. good command of the English and German language (level B2 of the European framework of reference for languages) if English/German is not the native language of the applicant;
3. specialized knowledge in the fundamental subjects of psychology and the core areas of the study program.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
May, 2027
About TU Dresden
TU Dresden
Dresden, Germany
institute of higher education in the city of Dresden, Saxony, Germany, founded in 1828
University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months
