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    Universidade Lusófona

    Master in Forensic Psychology

    School of Psychology and Life Sciences

    • Single course of study pathway

    Presentation

    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.

    Reasons to apply

    • - 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.

    A3ES Decision

    Accredited - A3ES Decision

    Decision date

    12/08/2015

    Registration

    R/A-Cr 256/2015

    Confered Degree | Duration | ECTS

    Master Degree | 4 Semesters | 120 ECTS

    Programme Director

    Professora Doutora Joana Carvalho

    Secretariat

    Dr.ª Carla Madeira

    Programme requirements

    Have completed a total of 120 ECTS

    Objectives

    - To develop a solid scientific background on distinct areas within Forensic Psychology.
    - To promote a critical thinking style on the most sensitive topics covering the field of Forensic Psychology and the Justice System.
    - To promote responsible and pro-active professionals, capable of facing the most challenge topics emerging in today¿s Society.

    Knowledge, abilities and skills to be acquired

    - 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.

    Further Studies

    PhD. studies, advance courses.

    Career

    Private and public institutions working for the Justice System.
    Criminal investigation.
    Scientific research.

    Scientific Areas

    Psicologia

    Study Plan

    1st Year/ Semester ECTS
    Forensic and Custodial PsychopathologyFirst Semester4
    Forensic Psychological Assessment (Adults)First Semester6
    Forensic PsychologyFirst Semester6
    LawFirst Semester5
    Option IFirst Semester4
    Testimony PsychologyFirst Semester5
    Criminal PsychologySecond Semester6
    Forensic NeuropsychologySecond Semester4
    Forensic Psychological Assessment (Childhood and Adolescence)Second Semester6
    Forensic Psychology Intervention SeminarSecond Semester6
    Option IISecond Semester4
    Research MethodsSecond Semester4
    2nd Year/ Semester ECTS
    Internship in Forensic PsychologyYearly30
    Research in Forensic PsychologyYearly30

    Teaching staff

    Teachers, Academic Degree and Dedication time
    LecturerAcademic DegreesDedication time
    Ana Rita Conde DiasDoctorateFull-Time
    Andreia Patricia Guimarães MachadoDoctoratePart-Time
    Carlos Alberto Martins Da Silva PoiaresDoctorateFull-Time
    Cláudia CoelhoDoctoratePart-Time
    Joana Patrícia Pereira CarvalhoDoctorateFull-Time
    Jorge Alexandre Gaspar OliveiraDoctorateFull-Time
    Laura Catarina E Silva AlhoDoctorateFull-Time
    Maria Da Conceição Cunha LouroDoctorateFull-Time
    Nélio De Jesus Freitas BrasãoDoctoratePart-Time
    Renata Carla Da Silva BenaventeDoctoratePart-Time
    Ricardo Nuno Serralheiro Gonçalves BarrosoDoctoratePart-Time

    Fees

    Applications

    Early Apllications (for enrolled students only) 0 €
    External Students 0 €
    Holders of Foreign Higher Education 300 €
    Holders of University Degree 132 €
    Holders of University Degree - Alumni 0 €

    Registration

    Student Insurance40 €
    Enrollment and Registration191 €

    Tuition fees

    Average value for 30 ECTS semestral curricular units 285 €
    Per ECTS 9,5 €

    Other fees may be applied in accordance with the regulations in force

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