Skip to main content
Modules

Criminal and Forensic Psychology

Module code: PSY314

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM1

Contact: Dr Sophie Pettit

This module introduces you to the fundamental concepts in the psychological study of crime. The areas
introduced include: the forensic psychologist, the study of crime, psychological explanations of crime, psychological explanations of the criminal mind, psychological explanations of specific crime types (for example, crimes of a sexual nature), the role of criminal and forensic psychologists in detection and investigation, and psychology in prison.

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 100.0% Coursework
Level: 6

Back to top