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Overview
Cognitive biases in the legal context is the third topic where you will explore interpretation and the reliability of forensic evidence as well as the role of biases in expert’s decisions. As the final (fourth) topic, you will learn about the association of mental illness and crime – more specifically the psychopathic mind, the psychology of sex offenders and the effect of sex offender registration laws. Forensic Psychology is offered at Maastricht University.
Careers
Maastricht University - Center for European Studies' Forensic Psychology programme contains four main themes and incorporates lectures, tutorials, case studies, experiments and discussions. The first topic is eyewitness memory which includes eyewitness identification and children’s false memories. The second topic is interviewing and interrogation; during which you’ll learn about police interrogation techniques, deception detection and false confessions.Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Topics that engage: eyewitness identification, interviewing and interrogation, cognitive biases and mental illness & crime
- A hands-on experience with field trips, lectures, tutorials, case studies, experiments and discussions
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 25 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
7 ECTS
7.5 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Maastricht, Netherlands
Disciplines
Forensic PsychologyWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Have you been studying Law, Psychology or Criminology? Then you’re welcome to apply to the Forensic Psychology programme. Law students will be required to complete a series of pre-readings before the programme commences in order to be familiarised with the fundamental themes and concepts of Psychology.
- Multiple academics qualified in the field have been selected to help you gain an immense amount of knowledge in a short time span. In addition, there will be guest speakers, including one during the first topic, where students will delve into deceptions and detections - a major influence in Forensic Psychology eyewitness memory.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2655 EUR / full≈ 2655 EUR / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals2655 EUR / full≈ 2655 EUR / full
Living costs
Maastricht
Netherlands
700 - 1170 EUR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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