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Core Module Information
Module title: Advice and Consultancy
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: PSY11108
Module leader: Marc Kozlowski
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Psychology
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module offers a comprehensive overview of current issues, debates and challenges in applied forensic psychology. The module provides a series of research seminars to be delivered by professionals actively conducting research or practising within a range of services that interface with the Criminal Justice and Civil Courts Systems in Scotland. For each seminar a practitioner will describe, analyse and critically engage with a current topic within his/her specialism. Topics will be underpinned by theoretical explanation and consideration of best practice. Module content will enable you to engage with a wide range of current topics and applications in forensic psychology. In class discussion, you will explore a variety of research methods and theoretical frameworks and will discuss tensions or challenges in working within policy at a national and international level. The module will provide a unique opportunity for you to interact with leading experts and academics in the most currently debated issues and areas of practice in forensic psychology.Current issues in applied forensic psychology could include for example: personality and crime; biological approaches in psychology; the use of psychometrics in relation to establishing responsivity and/or fitness to plead; power dynamics in criminal justice; witness and suspect interviewing; offender profiling; violence risk assessment; psychological trauma in forensic populations; offender rehabilitation; punitiveness and restorative justice; victims? rights and protection; interpersonal violence; globalisation, terrorism and human rights.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Conceptualise and critically appraise the main, current issues, debates, challenges and controversies in applied forensic psychology.

LO2: Formulate and discuss specific research and policy related questions as they relate to current topics in applied forensic psychology.

LO3: Generate ideas about key controversies in forensic psychology by engaging in critical dialogue with experts and peers.

LO4: Lead and contribute to critical discussion about applied forensic psychology via live and online platforms.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 3, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Marc Kozlowski
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Lecture 2 Module leader delivers an introduction to the module outlining the learning & teaching sessions, the assessment support that will be provided, and the portfolio which constitutes the assessment for this module.
Independent Learning Lecture 7.5 Guest lecture delivered by a criminal justice professional who is a forensic psychology practitioner/researcher or who has worked in collaboration with forensic psychologists, or who has lived experience of being managed within the criminal justice stystem.
Independent Learning Seminar 2.5 Students pose questions to the guest lecturer and lead discussion of the topics covered.
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 2 Session to provide support regarding preparation of your portfolio.
Online Guided independent study 186 Throughout the trimester, you are expected to structure in time to reflect upon the learning you have undertaken in the guest lectures and to complete related reading. You are encouraged to read more widely around the topics that have been discussed. You will need to ensure that you have sufficient time to prepare and plan for your assessment tasks.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 100 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 3500 words A 3500-word portfolio consisting of 5 x 700-word entries, one for each of the guest lectures.Each 700-word portfolio entry consists of:500 words in which you:o Identify one or more current issue, debate, challenge, or controversy that the guest speaker has identified as relating to their area of work or lived experienceo Identify any recent research or policies which relate to the guest speaker’s area of work or lived experience200 words reflecting on:o (a) how this learning has impacted your understanding of the forensic psychologist’s advice and consultancy role, ando (b) how you will or would apply that learning in your own future practice.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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