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Forensic Psychology – (M.Sc.)
Maastricht University
Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: April (non-EEA: April). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Maastricht / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The two-year Master of Science in Forensic Psychology (MSc) educates its students to become scientist-practitioners in the forensic mental health field.
Forensic Psychology is the application of scientific and professional aspects of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. The two-year Master of Science in Forensic Psychology (MSc) at Maastricht University, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, educates its students to become scientist-practitioners in the forensic mental health field. This selective programme provides students with a mix of theoretical and empirical knowledge in forensic psychology through the educational concept of Problem Based Learning (PBL). Students study the literature in relation to real-life problems and work in small tutorial groups to meet their learning goals. Furthermore, the programme includes hands-on training in forensic assessment and therapy skills. This combination makes this master's programme unique.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 0%
- practice: 0%
- self study: 0%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.
Courses:
Forensic Psychology (4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Eyewitnesses and Victims(4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Assessment Skills Lab I(4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Perpretrators and Defendants(4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Psychotic Disorders(4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Assessment Skills Lab II(4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Professional Ethics(2 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Personality Disorders(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Criminal Law(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Therapy Skills Lab (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Deception and Malingering(2 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Sex Offenders(2 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Psychopharmacology of Reward and Drugs of Abuse(2 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Expert Witness Skills Lab(2 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Forensic Neuropsychology(2 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
What's working with young offenders?(2 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Clinical Internship(15 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Internship report(10 ECTS):
Course type: graduation
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Clinical Research Proposal(4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Forensic Psychology (2 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Forensic Psychology (1 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Forensic Psychology (28 ECTS):
Course type: internship
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Grade average: * a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or more (= 7.0 or more in the Dutch grading system) for the subjects (courses, thesis, practicums, etc.) of the bachelor's diploma
Assessment interview: Interview
Written request: Motivation letter
Previous education: Bachelor in Psychology or Mental Health
Language test: Non-native English speakers and students who did not obtain their bachelor's diploma from a university in The Netherlands must provide evidence of proficiency in English by submitting a TOEFL or IELTS test, obtained within the last two years. Entry level requirements for these tests are: *IELTS test with an average minimum score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.0 on each part of the test *TOEFL test with a minimum score of 575 for the paper-based version, 233 for the computer-based version, or 90 for the internet-based version. A copy of the official test results is required .
Additional subject: *Basic training in clinical interviewing skills; * Basic training in psychological assessment; * Basic training in research methodology and statistical analysis; * Basic training in psychopathology
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 575
- TOEFL computer based: 233
- TOEFL internet based: 90
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 233 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
Nuffic:
Following a decision by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, the Dutch cabinet called for the termination of the Nuffic-run HSP and Libertas Support Fund as from 01-01-2012. This has no consequences for students currently receiving a scholarship or for the current application round.
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China Scholarship Counsil:
The scholarship programme is designed for good quality Chinese students who want to study or do research in the Netherlands for an academic year either during or after their studies in China. The main purpose of the China Programme is the exchange of talented Chinese and Dutch students.
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Neso Indonesia:
StuNed Scholarships for Master studies, short courses and customized training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least two years work experience in a development-related organization.
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Fulbright/ NAF:
The Fulbright Center is a bi-national, non-profit organization established by international agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of The Netherlands. It promotes educational co-operation and provides information on study, research and internships in the United States.
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Nuffic:
The Erasmus programme is a component of the European programme 'LifeLong Learning' from the European Commission for mobility of higher education in Europe. An Erasmus scholarship covers a period of 3-12 months. Only students or graduates from educational institutions can take part in the programme.
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Nuffic:
The aim of the Libertas Support Fund is to assist politically engaged students who for political reasons have been prevented from studying in their countries of origin to continue their studies in the Netherlands.
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European Commission:
The Alban Scholarship programme aims at the reinforcement of the European Union-Latin America cooperation in the area of Higher Education. * for postgraduate studies. * for specialization studies at any of the eligible recognised organizations of Higher Training (companies included).
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