There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Current issues, debates, challenges and subjects in applied criminology and forensic psychology could include for example: narcissism; managerialism and criminal justice; victims rights and protection; stop and search policies; offender profiling; privatisation of prisons; domestic violence; globalisation, terrorism and human rights; recent developments in youth justice; recent developments in restorative justice theories and practices; green criminology; suicide; power dynamics in criminal justice; crimmigration; identity fraud; lie detection; personality and crime; biological approaches in psychology. Where relevant, topics will be underpinned by explanations of offending behaviour and victimisation. The module content will flexibly adhere to the different policy/practical developments at a national and international level.

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 criminology and forensic psychology.

LO2: Develop advanced abilities to recognize, formulate and elaborate specific research and policy related questions in the field.

LO3: Generate ideas about key controversies in the field, also engaging in critical dialogue with experts.

LO4: Critically engage with a wide range of research methodologies and theoretical frameworks in applied criminology and forensic psychology.