PSY4202 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Objectives:

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

(1) Demonstrate knowledge of the definition, measurement and frequency of crime;
(2) Demonstrate knowledge of explanations for crime from a number of different perspectives;
(3) Demonstrate an understanding of the scope of forensic psychology;
(4) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of research paradigms, research methods and measurement technique within Forensic Psychology.

Content:

The nature, range and volume of crime. Methods of measuring the volume of crime. Who commits crime. Introduction to criminology. Sociological, biological, environmental & developmental theories of crime. Psychological theories of crime, including psychodynamic, behavioural, personality, moral and cognitive theories. Introduction to victimology. Introduction to the scope of forensic psychology. The role of the Forensic Psychologist.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module will make use of both lectures and small group seminars.

Lectures
Contact hours 24
Number of groups: cohort

Seminars/tutorials
Contact hours: 9
Number of groups: 10-20

Workshops
Contact hours: 3
Number of groups: cohort

Assessment: