Masters Forensic Psychology
The MSc in Forensic Psychology is aimed at training students on the scientific foundations of Forensic Psychology, as well as on the required skills to work on behalf of the Justice System. The Msc in Forensic Psychology provides the academic Knowledge to Read more
You can now choose to study at your own pace and complete your master’s or doctoral degree on either a full-time or part-time basis.
This option is available for master’s and doctoral programmes worth 90 ECTS credits or more.
Tuition fees are calculated according to the number of ECTS credits in which you enrol.
Please refer to Article 16 of the Academic Regulations or contact the relevant services for further information.
Course formatIn-Person
DegreeMasters
Semesters4
Credits120
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What will I learn in this course?
What will I learn in this course?
The MSc in Forensic Psychology is aimed at training students on the scientific foundations of Forensic Psychology, as well as on the required skills to work on behalf of the Justice System. The Msc in Forensic Psychology provides the academic Knowledge to act on the following key areas: - Crime and delinquent behavior: conceptualization, prevention and treatment of offenders. - Child, youth, and adult victimization: prevention and psychological intervention with victims. - Forensic psychological assessment, including civil and criminal cases. - Expert testimony.
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Entry requirements and conditions
Entry requirements and conditions
Applicants eligible for this study cycle in Psychology leading to the Master's degree must hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology.
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Seriation Criteria
Seriation Criteria
- 50% - Mestrado - Habilitação Anterior
- 5% - Mestrado - Motivação e/ou Entrevista
- 5% - Mestrado - Entrevista - Perfil Profissional
- 40% - Mestrado - Entrevista - Perfil Científico
1. Os/as candidatos/as sem classificação numérica da habilitação anterior (mas com comprovativo de grau em Psicologia de 1º ciclo/licenciatura), são seriados de acordo com os seguintes critérios:
- 20% - Mestrado - Motivação/justificação candidatura
- 80% - Mestrado - Entrevista - CV Científico ou profiss.
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Technical and professional skills that I will acquire
Technical and professional skills that I will acquire
- Understanding, preventing, and intervening with criminal populations. - To assess and intervene in different victimization contexts. - To conduct forensic psychological evaluations, including forensic neuropsychological testing. - To develop skills on criminal investigation (e.g., criminal profiling, lie detection). - To develop skills on expert testimony. - To develop skills on scientific research; main research lines: forensic sexology, witness testimony, delinquent behavior, personality & psychopathy.
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Main reasons for choosing this course on ULusófona
Main reasons for choosing this course on ULusófona
- - Because the world needs to be a fairer place; Psychology can help!
- - Because our faculty is highly differentiated and specialized in different areas within Forensic Psychology.
- - Because we are the only Msc in Forensic Psychology in the south of the country.
- - Because we know there is so much to be done in order to achieve Justice.
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Study plan and curriculum structure
Study plan and curriculum structure
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1º Ano / Common Core
- [1º Semestre]
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Criminal Psychology
6 ects -
Forensic Psychological Assessment with Adults
5 ects -
Law
4 ects -
Research Methods and Data Analysis I
4 ects -
Testimony Psychology
5 ects -
Victimology
6 ects
- [2º Semestre]
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Dissertation Project in Forensic Psychology
4 ects -
Forensic Neuropsychology
5 ects -
Forensic Psychological Assessment with Children and Adolescents
5 ects -
Psychological Intervention with Aggressors
6 ects -
Psychological Intervention with Victims
6 ects -
Research Methods and Data Analysis I
4 ects
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2º Ano / Common Core
- [Anual]
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Dissertation in Forensic Psychology
30 ects -
Internship in Forensic Psychology
30 ects
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1º Ano / Common Core
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Course Team
Course Team
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Career opportunities and career prospects
Career opportunities and career prospects
Private and public institutions working for the Justice System. Criminal investigation. Scientific research.
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What master's or postgraduate degrees can I pursue afterward?
What master's or postgraduate degrees can I pursue afterward?
PhD. studies, advance courses.
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Scientific areas of the course
Scientific areas of the course
Psicologia
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Observations
Observations
regime: daytime
Lisboa | Escola de Psicologia e Ciências da Vida
Current Application Dates
Fees
Course Direction
Secretariat
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Telephone extension668
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LocationSala C.0.14
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Service hours3ªs a 5ªs: 10h00-13h00 e 15h00-17h00
Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior
Graduation Requirements
Have completed a total of 120 ECTS.
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