The role of psychology in a number of forensic applications will be considered, and the relevance, utility and validity of key psychological research and theory within these applications will be examined. The main areas covered will include psychological profiling, systems for risk assessment and prediction, including evaluation of models of predicting dangerousness, providing expertise and information for legal purposes, and the role of psychology in managing offending behaviour, including the planning, delivery and evaluation of interventions with offenders, including juvenile, violent and sex offenders.
The role of forensic Psychology will also be explored in relation to a number of contemporary issues and debates, such as collective violence, terrorism, school shootings.

Journal Articles, Case Studies, Guest lectures, Videos
Support materials available on Blackboard VLE

Adler, J (2010): Forensic Psychology, concepts, debates and practice. Oregon, Willan Publishing.
Davies, G (2008): Forensic Psychology, NJ., Wiley
Howitt, D (2015): Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology, Harlow, Essex, Pearson Education Ltd.
Towl, G & Crighton, D (2010): Forensic Psychology. West Sussex, BPS Blackwell

A 2000 word case study whereby students will select a current case involved in the Criminal Justice system - they will be expected to apply 2 areas of forensic applications of psychology that have been covered in the course material to the current case details. (LO's 2 and 4)

A Class test of 1 Hour which the student will choose one essay question from a choice of at least 6 (LO's 1 and 3)

Formative Assessment/Feedback:
This will take place through class based activities, independent learning and practice case study activities. Peer and tutor feedback will be offered for activities. Tutor feedback on practice case studies will be available.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (52) weekly Interactive lectures, including 8 hours of module/assessment support. There will be a series of lectures, discussions, debates, practical exercises and case study illustrations. In classes about half the time will be spent on lectures, and about half spent on other activities. Students will also be given a series of independent learning tasks, which will form the basis of some of the discussions and debates in class. Guided Independent Study: (248) 90 hours Workshop preparation 90 hours Assessment preparation 68 hours Reading

Students must be studying on a BSc Forensic Psychology, BSc Psychology and Criminology or BSc Psychological Studies awards and must have studied PSYC506746 Psychology of Crime and Criminal Justice or PSYC50802 Psychology of Crime and Criminality.

The role of psychology in a number of forensic applications will be considered, and the relevance, utility and validity of key psychological research and theory within these applications will be examined. The main areas covered will include psychological profiling, systems for risk assessment and prediction, including evaluation of models of predicting dangerousness, providing expertise and information for legal purposes, and the role of psychology in managing offending behaviour, including the planning, delivery and evaluation of interventions with offenders, including juvenile, violent and sex offenders.
The role of forensic Psychology will also be explored in relation to a number of contemporary issues and debates, such as collective violence, terrorism, school shootings.