PSY5202 - Forensic Psychology in Theory & Practice

Objectives:

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

(1) Demonstrate knowledge 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) Demonstrate a critical awareness of a range of issues within forensic psychology.
(4) Understand the processes required to prepare a case study report.
(5) Have practical experience of collecting forensic experimental data.

Content:

Drugs and Crime, Mental Health and Crime, Police Psychology, Personality Disorder and Crime, Polygraphy, Violent Offending, Psychopathy, the Cognitive Interview, Deviant Sexuality, Sexual Offending, Eyewitness Testimony, Courtroom Psychology and Mental Health Issues in Prisons.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module will make use of lectures, laboratry based practicals, workshops, tutorials, virtual learning environment and small group seminars.

Lecture
Contact hours 14 x 90 minutes
Number of groups: cohort

Tutorial
Contact hours 5 x 1 hour
Number of groups 4 x 10
Workshops
Contact hours 2 x 90 minutes
Number of groups: cohort

VLE
Contact hours: n/a
number of groups: n/a>br>
Practical
Contact hours 2 x 90 minutes
Number of groups 20 - 40
Assessment
Students who fail to attend laboratory practical sessions will be asked to submit an alternative essay task.

Assessment: