Bachelor of Science in Forensic Psychology

The bachelor’s degree in Forensic Psychology provides you with in-depth knowledge of psychological diagnostics, criminal psychology, and legal psychology. You’ll learn how mental disorders can influence criminal offenses and how psychological expertise is used in court proceedings. Through practical coursework and case analyses, you’ll be optimally prepared for careers such as criminal justice, expert opinion writing, or victim protection. Start now on an exciting degree programme with social relevance and real prospects.

In the bachelor’s programme in Forensic Psychology, you will learn to apply psychological theories to criminal law issues, analyse offender behaviour, and prepare well-founded expert opinions. You will also acquire knowledge in the diagnosis of mental disorders, the psychology of testimony, and ethical and legal principles.

1st semester

Modul ECTS

Academic Writing and Research 5

Social Psychology 10

Statistics 1 5

General Psychology 5

Developmental Psychology 1 5

2nd semester

Modul ECTS

Global Awareness 5

Personality and Individual Differences 10

Introduction to Psychological Diagnostics 5

Emotion and Motivation Psychology 5

Biological Psychology 1 5

3rd semester

Modul ECTS

Clinical Psychology 1 5

Research Project 10

Statistics 2 5

Legal Psychology 5

Applied Forensic Psychology 5

4th semester

Modul ECTS

Educational Psychology 5

Counseling Psychology 5

Personnel Psychology 5

Psychological Testing and Assessment 5

Counselling and Consulting in Forensic Psychology 5

Case Seminar: Psychology for the court room 5

5th semester (Internship)

Modul ECTS

Practice-oriented Project 10

Developmental Psychology 2 5

Internship 15

6th semester

Modul ECTS

Clinical Psychology 2 5

Biological Psychology 2 5

Work and Organisational Psychology 5

Bachelor Thesis 15

In addition to the practical semester, and to perfectly prepare you for it, we at Macromedia University place particular emphasis on practical course content. Our instructors, who have direct experience in the field, will provide you with in-depth insights into common practices and forward-looking business strategies.

From day one, you’ll apply your acquired specialist knowledge in exciting and practical projects, benefiting from the expertise of our experts as well as from the collaboration with your fellow students.

State-recognised degree programme

Small classes

Real-life experience

Extensive (cooperation) partner network

Industry-based instructors

Practical lecturers

The Forensic Psychology programme offers an exciting combination of psychological expertise and legal practice. You will intensively explore topics such as criminal psychology, mental illness in the criminal context, forensic diagnostics, and the psychology of testimony.

Using realistic case studies and practical projects, you will learn how to prepare psychological assessments and evaluate complex behaviors. The programme is complemented by insights into criminal law, ethics, and cooperation with judicial and security authorities.

Forensic Expert

You will prepare psychological reports for courts, e.g. on the culpability or prognosis of dangerousness of offenders.

Prison Psychologist

You work in correctional facilities, provide therapeutic care for prisoners and participate in resocialization measures.

Testimony Psychologist

You assess the credibility of witness statements and support investigations through forensic-psychological analyses.