Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Psychology - Forensic Psychology (C813)

On this Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Psychology - Forensic Psychology course, as well as studying general psychology modules, students will specialise in understanding the psychological factors behind why people may commit criminal or deviant behaviour. They will use critical skills and evidence, based on research, to explore how forensic psychologists may contribute to debates on policing, crime, the criminal justice system and rehabilitation.

Some examples of the factors that students may explore include; substance abuse issues and mental health disorders, as well as exploring the incidence of offending behaviours in different populations, e.g. children and youth. As well as understanding some of the reasons why people may commit offending behaviours, they will also explore the ways in which forensic psychologists can work to treat and rehabilitate offenders.