Criminological Psychology: Theories and Development of Criminal Behaviour
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PSTY4078 | School of Medicine | 4 | 30 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- PSTY4078
- School
- School of Medicine
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
Criminological Psychology: Theories and Development of Criminal Behaviour
Target Students
Doctorate in Forensic Psychology, MSc Forensic and Criminological Psychology
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
- One 4-hour-30-minute lecture each week for 10 weeks
Assessment
- 50% Coursework: 3000 word summative essay
- 50% Group Presentation: 30-minute summative group presentation
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The module intends to build upon knowledge and skills gained at undergraduate level and provide a foundation of the current knowledge, theory and evidence base relevant to forensic psychology. The module aims to develop students’ knowledge of major psychological and criminological theories of crime, criminality and victimisation. The module also aims to develop students’ critical awareness of factors associated with defining, recording and identifying patterns of crime, including issues relating to the ‘real world’ application of psychological theories. Students will have the knowledge to enable them to progress to working with individuals across the lifespan (including children and young people in conflict with the law).Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
Knowledge and critical understanding of concepts, theories and debates in the discipline of forensic psychology
Intellectual skills:
Demonstrate an ability to take an evidence-based approach to problem-solving, by applying research findings to real-world problems in forensic psychology
Professional/Practice Skills
An ability to gather, synthesise and present complex forensic psychological information to a range of audiences
To be aware and apply the ethical and professional considerations of forensic practice
Transferable/Key Skills
Skills to communicate effectively (verbally and non-verbally) for a range of audiences in the context of formal written assignments and oral presentations