Forensic Psychology

This selective programme provides you with a mix of theoretical and empirical knowledge in forensic psychology. Furthermore, the programme includes hands-on training in forensic assessment, therapy and expert witness skills. This combination makes the programme unique. Forensic Psychology is the application of scientific and professional aspects of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. Forensic psychologists always operate with two goals in mind: the safety of society and the well-being of the offender-patient. They need specialised knowledge in areas such as offender typologies, criminal and juvenile law, psychopathy, malingering, sexual offending, trauma and victimisation, risk assessment, and offender treatment. The first year of the programme prepares you for your clinical and research internships and your master's thesis during the second year.

Instruction modes

internship, tutorial, lecture, working group, practicum, self study

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

* Basic training in clinical interviewing skills; * Basic training in psychological assessment; * Basic training in research methodology and statistical analysis; * Basic training in psychopathology

Other requirements

1. aanvullend vak * Basic training in clinical interviewing skills; * Basic training in psychological assessment; * Basic training in research methodology and statistical analysis; * Basic training in psychopathology
2. aanvullend vak * Basic training in clinical interviewing skills; * Basic training in psychological assessment; * Basic training in research methodology and statistical analysis; * Basic training in psychopathology
3. aanvullend vak * Basic training in clinical interviewing skills; * Basic training in psychological assessment; * Basic training in research methodology and statistical analysis; * Basic training in psychopathology
4. intake gesprek Selected students will be invited for an interview with the Board of Admissions. On the basis of the interview, the Board of Admissions evaluates the knowledge and skills level, attitude and motivation in relation to the programme's objectives.
5. intake gesprek Interview
6. intake gesprek Selected students will be invited for an interview with the Board of Admissions. On the basis of the interview, the Board of Admissions evaluates the knowledge and skills level, attitude and motivation in relation to the programme's objectives.
7. taaltoets cijfer Official test results indicating: * a minimum TOEFL score of 90 (internet-based test, test code 7102), * a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with no component less than 6) * Cambridge Proficiency test: CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) with grade A, B or C or CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) with grade A, B or C. *Exceptions: please visit our admissions website http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/Faculties/PsychologyAndNeuroscience/TargetGroup/ProspectiveStudents/MastersProgrammes/ForensicPsychology/ApplicationAndAdmission.htm
8. taaltoets cijfer Applicants who are non-native English speakers and have their undergraduate degree in a language other than English must meet one of the following requirements: Please provide official test results indicating a minimum Internet-based TOEFL score of 90 (test code 7102) or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with no component less than 6) or Cambridge examinations: CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) with grade A, B or C or CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) with grade A, B or C+.
9. taaltoets cijfer Official test results indicating: * a minimum TOEFL score of 90 (internet-based test, test code 7102), * a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with no component less than 6) * Cambridge Proficiency test: CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) with grade A, B or C or CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) with grade A, B or C. *Exceptions: please visit our admissions website http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/Faculties/PsychologyAndNeuroscience/TargetGroup/ProspectiveStudents/MastersProgrammes/ForensicPsychology/ApplicationAndAdmission.htm
10. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Bachelor in Psychology or Mental Health
11. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Bachelor Psychology or Mental Health
12. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Bachelor in Psychology or Mental Health
13. schriftelijk verzoek A motivation letter in English that covers the applicant's background and motivation for the programme (500-1000 words).
14. schriftelijk verzoek Motivation letter
15. schriftelijk verzoek A motivation letter in English that covers the applicant's background and motivation for the programme (500-1000 words).
16. gemiddeld cijfer 7.0