Highlights
Tuition fee
21800 EUR / year
5010 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
21800 EUR / year
5010 EUR / year
Unknown
Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Maastricht, Netherlands
Campus location
Maastricht, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Become a scientist-practitioner in forensic psychology. You’ll learn about the psychology of perpetrators and victims. Train specialised forensic psychological skills to become an expert at the intersection of psychology and law on Forensic Psychology programme of Maastricht University.

Overview

 Forensic Psychology programme of Maastricht University is a highly challenging programme that operates at the intersection of psychology and justice. The programme prepares you for a career as a scientist-practitioner in the forensic mental health field. You will learn about the psychology of people who come into contact with the law, but also of people who are victims of abuse and violence. You will receive training in specialised forensic psychological skills, such as forensic assessment, forensic therapy, and writing expert witness reports.

Career

The forensic mental health field is growing rapidly. As a result, there is a need for highly qualified forensic psychologists. Graduates in Forensic Psychology will be particularly qualified to work in correctional facilities (both adult and juvenile), forensic psychiatric (inpatient and outpatient) facilities, police services, probation services, and in areas such as child protection and domestic violence.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Interrogation & Interviewing
  • Psychology of Eyewitnesses Testimony
  • Forensic Neuropsychology
  • Thinking Like an Expert 
  • Applied Statistics for Forensic Psychologists
  • Personality Disorders

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
OR
4.5
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Maastricht, Netherlands

What 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

TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
OR
4.5
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You qualify for admission with the following subjects included in your bachelor’s curriculum (these subjects need to be apparent from your transcript):

  • Relevant core subjects in psychology (for example, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, or personality psychology)
  • Academic basic training in clinical interviewing skills and psychological assessmentAcademic basic training in research methodology and statistical analysis
  • Academic basic training in psychopathology

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    21800 EUR / year
    ≈ 21800 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    5010 EUR / year
    ≈ 5010 EUR / year

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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Forensic Psychology.

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
UM Brightlands Talent Scholarship
Merit-based

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Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Maastricht University NL-High Potential scholarship
Merit-based

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Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
15925 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2027
UM Global Studies Scholarship
Merit-based

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Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2026
OAS ISS Scholarship
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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