Master

Legal Psychology

How reliable are eyewitness testimonies? Which tests can you use to detect malingers? You'll explore topics like this in the specialisation in Legal Psychology. This programme, the only one of its kind in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, includes courses on topics such as lie detection, eyewitness testimonies, interrogation techniques and false confessions. By combining theory with practical skills, you’ll be equipped with all the training you need to pursue a career in police investigation units, juvenile offenders’ institutions, child protective services and high-security forensic facilities.

Led by the Forensic Psychology section.

Fast facts

focusses on applying cognitive psychology to legal issues
unique in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany
opportunities to participate in ongoing research
1-year, full-time master’s, taught in English
starts in September
weekly: 6-8 hrs classes/practicals, 2-4 hrs lectures, 25 hrs independent study
you’ll get an MSc in Psychology

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This master thoroughly covers the influence of human psychology on all aspects of the law

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