Master of Science [M.S] [Clinical Forensic Psychology and Victimology] From University of Groningen

The Master's degree programme Clinical Forensic Psychology and Victimology is offered by the University of Groningen. In our programme we aim to understand acts of violence and crime from both the victims' and the offenders' perspective.

You will gain a theoretical insight into the correlates of violence and crime and their consequences. Moreover you will acquire practical skills to enable you to assess and intervene in both offender and victim contexts. Our unique integrative approach aims to highlight the many psychological nuances between the black-and-white of the victim and offender dichotomy.

Job perspectives

The programme gives you the knowledge and skills to obtain a position in the field of: (forensic) mental health care, penitentiary institutions, victim support services, offender-victim mediation, educational settings, social work, crime prevention. It also gives you a solid foundation for postgraduate study and training in clinical psychology, forensic psychology and victimology.

Job examples

• (forensic) mental health care
• penitentiary institutions
• victim support services, offender-victim mediation
• educational settings
• social work
• crime prevention