Organization: UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute
Registration deadline: 27 Nov 2016
Starting date: 18 Jan 2017
Ending date: 30 Sep 2017
The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute is welcoming applications for its International Expert Programme in Investigative and Legal Psychology (60 ECTS credits).
This unique post-graduate programme, which is organised in collaboration with Åbo Akademi University (Finland) and supported by the Salesian University Institute of Turin (Italy), explores the dynamics between the legal and psychological dimensions of criminal justice, and will expose students to the forefront of cutting-edge research in forensic and investigative psychology.
The academic curriculum will be delivered through a combination of: flexible online introductory modules, exclusive lectures, dynamic group work and an individual research project. The methodology of the course is specifically aimed not only at equipping students with advanced theoretical concepts, but allowing them to apply their knowledge in realistic contexts and exploring topics of interest through personalised research. For detailed information on the topics that will be covered, the programme methodology, and the prestigious faculty of the programme please click here.
The residential phase will be held in the unparalleled setting of the UN Training Campus in Turin, Italy. During these months exclusive lectures will be given by internationally- renowned experts, and, under the guidance of legal and psychological tutors, students will have the opportunity to enrich their learning process by preparing for and participating in three trial simulations. In each criminal case (based on real cases of child sexual abuse, homicide, war crimes and terrorism) students will gain realistic experience of the forensic roles played by prosecutors, defence lawyers, judges and expert witnesses in the administration of criminal justice.
Entry requirements: applicants must hold a 3-year degree issued by an internationally recognised university in Psychology, Law or related subject and have proficiency in written and spoken English.
In order to submit a complete application you should fill in the official application form and submit it together with the supporting documents to iep@unicri.it by 27 November2016.
How to register:
Submit your electronic application through UNICRI web page.
Information on the application procedure available at http://www.unicri.it/services/education_training/postgraduate/investigative_legal_psychology/selection_criteria_and_how_to_apply/