Forensic and penitentiary psychology

UNIFORM MASTER’S STUDIES

Psychology – UNIFORM MASTER’S STUDIES » Forensic and penitentiary psychology

Type of studies UNIFORM MASTER’S STUDIES
Field of study PSYCHOLOGY
Study mode FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME
Duration 5 YEARS (10 SEMESTERS)

The specialty of forensic and penitentiary psychology is closely related to the existence and functioning of the police and judiciary. It performs a supporting function – conducting and presenting expert opinions in court cases in criminal and civil proceedings, and it also deals with human functioning in conditions of a prison isolation.

During this study programme, students learn about the causes and determinants of various criminal behaviours. The course allows students to acquire skills and knowledge in the field of forensic and penitentiary diagnosis. It also discusses how to prevent criminal behaviours and pathologies.

ISSUES DISCUSSED DURING STUDIES

forensic and penitentiary diagnosis
psychological methods of forensic examination
judicial opinions of adult offenders
opinions on juvenile perpetrators of criminal acts
psychological and judicial opinions in criminal, civil, family and guardianship cases
rehabilitation and therapy of offenders in open conditions and in closed institutions
social pathologies and behavioural disorders
negotiations and mediation

EMPLOYMENT PERSPECTIVES

police services
courts and prisons
forensic psychiatry wards
curatorial court service
penal establishments
pre-trial detention centres
juvenile socio-therapy centres

juvenile educational centres
shelters and correctional facilities
family diagnostic and consultation centres
social therapy clubs
risk behaviour prevention centres

FEES

FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME

STUDY FROM

2 500€ per year */ 1300€ per semester

(Students from non-EU countries: 3 600 € for the first year, 3 200 € for subsequent years)

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STEP 3

PAYMENT

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STEP 4

ACCEPTANCE

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