MA/MS in Psychology of Law

Objective(s) of a study programme: To impart the system of modern knowledge in forensic psychology, criminology and law; to form professional task-solving and research skills; to provide training in research techniques and to develop skills for the processing of statistic results; to develop professional values based on the psychological ethic; to provide professional practice training. Learning outcomes: A holder of Master’s degree in Psychology has acquired appropriate theoretical and methodological knowledge and is able: to raise professional objectives, plan and organize activities; solve the goals positively and reason scholarly; to gather information on the psychological difficulties, encountered by a person, group or organization; to assess the validity and reliability of psychological assessment techniques; to analyse the process of counselling and intervention; to create and apply programs of prevention of antisocial behaviour, educate and consult law enforcement personnel on different psychological topics, work in the team of specialists. Activities of teaching and learning: Lectures, seminars, discussions, group work, essay, practical assignments, reading of literature, case study, projects. Methods of assessment of learning achievements: The main form of evaluation is an examination. However, courses units may be evaluated by the pass/fail evaluation as well. Every course unit is concluded with either a written or written-oral examination or pass/fail evaluation. Student's knowledge and general performance during the exam are evaluated using grading scale from 1 (very poor) to 10 (excellent), or by pass or fail evaluation in the cases when pass/fail evaluation is foreseen as a final evaluation of the course unit. Study subjects (modules), practical training: Obligatory modules (93 ECTS) – Foundations of Forensic Psychology program; Facultative modules (12 ECTS). Final work (15 ECTS) Future holders of a master’s degree in psychology study Forensic Psychology, Psychology of Crime Investigation, Problems of Criminal Justice, Modern Research Methodology and Statistical Methods in Psychology, Penitentiary Psychology, Psychology of Asocial Behaviour, etc. Professional training is organised at various institutions (public agencies and non-governmental and private organisations) under the supervision of experienced psychologists. The duration of training is 560 hours. Psychological assessment, consulting, research, analysis, and other skills are consolidated and improved during the training. This psychology programme is intended for individuals who have acquired a bachelor’s degree in psychology and would like to earn a master’s degree in psychology. Access to professional activity: A graduate may be employed at different academic, specialized institutions and law enforcement agencies. He / she can also work at any other state and public institutions, provide private service, as well as may seek a career in other areas where psychological knowledge and special skills are applicable. Access to further study: Doctoral studies in the psychological or other direction if admission conditions and requirements are met.