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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 26 Aug 2019
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Subject details
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- What is forensic psychology?
- History of forensic psychology
- Psychosocial research perspectives
- Psychobiological research perspectives
- Public perceptions of crime and punishment
- Psychology, crime and the public
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Study resources
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Instructional methods
- Standard Media
- Embedded Multimedia
- Online assignment submission
- Discussion forum/Discussion Board
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Print materials
- Welcome letter
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Online materials
- Audio-Video streaming
- Printable format materials
- Resources and Links
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In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- CUR-FPY-GCE-2019
Elective
- OUA-PSU-GCE-2019
- UNE-PRO-GCE-2019
Special requirements
No special requirements
Forensic psychology concerns the application of psychology to the understanding and operation of legal and criminal justice systems. Theories and knowledge from a broad range of domains can be applied within forensic contexts. This subject of study demonstrates how knowledge from the domains of biological, cognitive, developmental, social and personality, and mental health psychology have been successfully employed to address forensic questions and issues. Students are presented with an introduction to key areas of forensic psychology and major theories of crime are offered and evaluated. Societal constructions of criminality and the changing nature of criminality are examined. Psychological explanations of crime are applied to contemporary issues and appraised. Potential limitations of psychology within forensic settings are explored.
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- Written Assignment (50%)
- Invigilated Examination (50%)
Textbooks are not required.
