Overview

At Psychology - Legal Psychology from Maastricht University you will find out how reliable are eyewitness testimonies, which tests can you use to detect malingers and you'll explore topics like this in the specialisation in Legal Psychology.

Careers

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Eyewitnesses and victims

Perpetrators and defendants

Experts and their decisions

Forensic neuropsychology

Public policy
Legal psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maastricht, Netherlands

Disciplines

Psychology Legal Studies View 16 other Masters in Legal Studies in Netherlands

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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

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A recent passport picture

A copy of your passport or your EU/EEA identity card: make a copy of the page with your personal details.

A copy of your most recent certified grades transcript and a copy of your certified diploma if you have obtained it.

Your curriculum vitae

The completed Statistics and Methodology checklist

Letter of motivation

Statement of completion

Copy of your language test with sufficient results (if applicable)

Bachelor's degree

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21500 EUR / year

≈ 21500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 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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