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Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Master German Social Sciences

Psychology - Legal Psychology

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About the Program

The Master's program in Legal Psychology (M.Sc.) focuses intensively on human experience and behavior in legal contexts. Students acquire well-founded professional, methodological, and practical skills to apply psychological knowledge specifically to legal and forensic issues. The program teaches a wide range of legal psychological methods, which are deepened both theoretically and practically. Students learn to conduct evidence-based legal psychological diagnostics and make appropriate assessments on central issues in forensic and criminal psychology. This includes the assessment of witness statements, crime risk assessments, and predictions of recidivism probability for offenders. The program also covers the assessment of criminal responsibility, child welfare issues in custody and visitation rights, and the treatment of criminal offenders. A special focus is on the interdisciplinary discussion of quality standards in forensic assessment and the scientifically based evaluation of legal psychological issues. The program offers early insights into the professional field of legal psychology through close cooperation with legal, criminological, and forensic-psychiatric institutions.
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The Master's program in Legal Psychology (M.Sc.) focuses intensively on human experience and behavior in legal contexts. Students acquire well-founded professional, methodological, and practical skills to apply psychological knowledge specifically to legal and forensic issues. The program teaches a wide range of legal psychological methods, which are deepened both theoretically and practically. Students learn to conduct evidence-based legal psychological diagnostics and make appropriate assessments on central issues in forensic and criminal psychology. This includes the assessment of witness statements, crime risk assessments, and predictions of recidivism probability for offenders. The program also covers the assessment of criminal responsibility, child welfare issues in custody and visitation rights, and the treatment of criminal offenders. A special focus is on the interdisciplinary discussion of quality standards in forensic assessment and the scientifically based evaluation of legal psychological issues. The program offers early insights into the professional field of legal psychology through close cooperation with legal, criminological, and forensic-psychiatric institutions.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Psychology - Legal Psychology at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

Is Psychology - Legal Psychology at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz 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 - Legal Psychology programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Psychology - Legal Psychology at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz?

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 - Legal Psychology?

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 Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz — 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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