Psychology, Forensic Psychology Specialization, M.Sc. 8534 en

Application deadline

15/03/2026

Duration

4 Semester

Study form

Extra-occupational studies

Fees

164 € / Semester

Provided by the University of Konstanz the course “Master of Science in Psychology, Forensic Psychology Specialization” is with a duration of four semesters. The program develops the comprehension in expertise in diagnosing forensically relevant psychiatric disorders while students acquire a basic knowledge of prison psychiatry and psychopharmacology and gain a thorough knowledge of forensic-psychological methods for making risk assessments with a focus on current research and development. This includes assessing the risk of relapses amongst violent offenders and sex offenders, assessing the danger of actually committing a threatened violent offence, plus developing a subsequent threat management strategy. The master degree also provides with practice-oriented basic skills in preparing criminal responsibility and plausibility expertises while the students develop competencies in the field of forensic diagnostics, relevant psychiatric disorders and acquire basic knowledge in the prison psychiatry and psychopharmacology.