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Universität Konstanz
Master German Social Sciences

Psychology, Forensic Psychology SpecializationPsychology, Forensic Psychology

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About the Program

Continuing education master's programme for working professionals. You will develop your expertise in diagnosing forensically relevant psychiatric disorders and acquire a basic knowledge of prison psychiatry and psychopharmacology. You will gain a thorough knowledge of forensic-psychological methods for making risk assessments, with a focus on current research and development. This includes assessing the risk of relapses amongst violent offenders and sex offenders, assessing the danger of actually committing a threatened violent offence, plus developing a subsequent threat management strategy. You will also gain practice-oriented basic skills in preparing criminal responsibility and plausibility expertises. Individual and group therapy skills for offence-oriented interventions are developed in outpatient and in stationary settings.
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Continuing education master's programme for working professionals. You will develop your expertise in diagnosing forensically relevant psychiatric disorders and acquire a basic knowledge of prison psychiatry and psychopharmacology. You will gain a thorough knowledge of forensic-psychological methods for making risk assessments, with a focus on current research and development. This includes assessing the risk of relapses amongst violent offenders and sex offenders, assessing the danger of actually committing a threatened violent offence, plus developing a subsequent threat management strategy. You will also gain practice-oriented basic skills in preparing criminal responsibility and plausibility expertises. Individual and group therapy skills for offence-oriented interventions are developed in outpatient and in stationary settings.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Forensic Psychology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Psychology, Forensic Psychology Specialization at Universität Konstanz

Is Psychology, Forensic Psychology Specialization at Universität Konstanz taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Psychology, Forensic Psychology Specialization programme cost?

2.500 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Psychology, Forensic Psychology Specialization at Universität Konstanz?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Psychology, Forensic Psychology Specialization?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität Konstanz — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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