Programme of Study Catalogue

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

(1) Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of a range of psychological theories relevant to the field of forensic psychology.
(2) Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of psychological theories explaining offending behaviour and treatment
(3) Show awareness of specific applications of psychological knowledge to the criminal justice system.
(4) Demonstrate a critical awareness of a range of issues within forensic psychology.

Content:

Theories of crime, violent and sexual offenders, treatment, female offenders, personality disorder, risk assessment, suicide and self harm.

Learning and Teaching Information:

70% lectures and workshops 30% problem based learning

Lectures/workshops
Contact hours 17 x 3 hours
Number of groups 1

Problem Based Learning
Contact hours 3 x 3 hour
Number of groups 1 (Groups of 6)

Guided Independant Study
Hours 170