Mastère (MSc) and Ph.D. in Legal Psychology
Ph.D.: 2,500 hours
Ph.D.: 24 to 48 months
Program Overview
The Mastère (MSc) and Ph.D. program in Legal Psychology at UniChristian was developed to offer solid academic and scientific qualification at the intersection of Psychology, Law, and the Justice System. The course critically addresses psychopathological, criminological, forensic, and institutional aspects permeating judicial dynamics.
Structural Differences: Mastère (MSc) vs. Ph.D.
The program of international vocation structured with reference to France is organized in an architecture of progressive complexity in two cycles.
Research Lines and Emphases
Program Objectives
General Objective
To train researchers and academic faculty with advanced scientific qualifications in psycho-legal fields, empowering them to produce high-impact knowledge and behavioral assessments.
Specific Objectives
- Deepen forensic neurosciences and psychopathology applied to justice systems.
- Master expert psychological assessment techniques and technical report writing.
- Investigate memory processes, testimony psychology, and evidence evaluation.
- Develop conflict mediation strategies and behavioral risk assessments.
Teaching Methodology
Target Audience
Program & Curricular Matrix
1st Semester — Academic Leveling Module
- •Scientific Methodology (60h).
- •Epistemological Foundations of Legal Psychology (60h).
- •Forensic Psychological Assessment and Judicial Expertise (60h).
- •Forensic Psychopathology and Clinical Criminology (60h).
2nd Semester — Foundations and Research Module
- •Research Seminars I (60h).
- •Psychology of Testimony, Memory, and Evidence Production (60h).
- •Extrajudicial Mediation and Advanced Conflict Resolution Techniques (60h).
- •Technical Writing of Forensic Reports and Opinions (60h).
3rd Semester — Advanced Studies Module
- •Research Seminars II (60h).
- •Psychology Applied to Family Law and Child Protection (60h).
- •Violence Risk Assessment and Risk Behavior Management (60h).
- •Victimology, Traumas, and Psychological-Forensic Intervention (60h).
4th Semester — Mastère (MSc) Completion / Ph.D. Cycle I
- •Dissertation or Thesis Preparation (120h).
- •Behavioral Analysis Applied to the Penal System (60h).
- •Institutional Psychology, Human Rights, and Penal Execution (60h).
- •Forensic Neurosciences and Decision-Making in Judicial Systems (60h).
Accreditation and Validity
Degrees are awarded internationally by UniChristian with French methodological reference, with structured credits to support the researcher's academic prestige.
Learn more about validityStart Your Selection and Research Process
To enter the France-referenced integrated Mastère (MSc) and Ph.D. program of UniChristian, you must submit your complete academic transcript and your initial research proposal. Our committee will provide continuous support for pairing with advisors.