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Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience

Forensic Psychology

***Awarded 'Top Rated Programme' label, Keuzegids 2019***

 

Are you ambitious, self-critical and eager to learn? Are you curious about the psychology of people who come into contact with the law? And would you like to pursue a career in forensic mental health? Then Forensic Psychology might be the perfect programme for you. It will provide you with a mix of theoretical and empirical knowledge. You will study scientific literature in relation to real-life problems and work on projects in small tutorial groups. Furthermore, the programme includes hands-on training in forensic assessment, therapy and expert witness skills. After graduation, you will be qualified to work in prisons, forensic psychiatric facilities, police services, probation services, and in areas such as child protection and domestic violence.

Led by the Forensic Psychology section.

Fast facts

  • highly selective programme for talented students
  • there is a growing demand for highly qualified forensic psychologists
  • 2-year, full-time master's, taught in English
  • starts in September
  • weekly: 20 hrs classes, with varying independent study
  • you’ll get an MSc in Forensic Psychology
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Forensic Psychology is a "Top Rated Programme" and 1st in its category in the national Keuzegids ranking

Keuzegids Masters 2019

95% of students recommend this programme: Elsevier

Elsevier Best Studies 2015

UM is the tenth best young university in the world

Times Higher Education 2019 Young Universities Ranking
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