Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: To study this module you will need the learning equivalent to the module listed or have passed this module PSY09114 Brain and Cognition or PSY09113 Forensic Psychology 1 AND

This module covers a range of topics in forensic psychology and is designed to provide students with knowledge and experience of many of the practical aspects of the subject. The module focuses on three themes: forensic psychology in investigative contexts (profiling, deception, false memories and false allegations); forensic psychology in treatment (risk assessments, offender treatment programmes); and the forensic psychologist as expert witness. There will be a focus on specific types of criminal behaviour at different points in the module (e.g. sexual offending and intimate partner violence) and there will also be coverage of the biological factors associated with criminal behaviour. Students taking this module will develop a broad knowledge of several of the key areas where professional forensic psychologists practice.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Analyse the historical context of key areas in forensic psychology.

LO2: Evaluate a range of research methods used in forensic psychology.

LO3: Critically analyse a range of theories applied in forensic psychology.

LO4: Reflect on ethical issues in forensic psychology.