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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Forensic Psychology | |||
| Reference | SSM115 | Version | 2 |
| Created | April 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | April 2016 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to critically evaluate advanced psychological theories within the particular context of the legal system. To critically discuss the application and impact of forensic psychology, including an assessment of the role of the forensic psychologist. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate critical understanding of the application of psychological theories upon criminal behaviour. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate the contribution of theoretical and applied psychology to the wider legal setting. |
| 3 | Critically evaluate potential treatments, disposals, outcomes available within the legal system with the relevant psychological perspectives. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Introduction to forensic psychology and theoretical overview of the role of the forensic psychologist. Introduction to legal systems. Juries and decision making. Psychological theories of crime. Interviewing techniques, detection of deception, assessing competency to stand trial. Memory disorders and the effects of stress, false confessions. Offender profiling, Risk and recidivism. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Online lectures and seminars and student-led forum discussions |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 24 | 24 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 126 | 126 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | The coursework will take the form of an essay. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| There is one coursework which contributes 100% to the module total. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs an A in C1 |
| B | The student needs a B in C1 |
| C | The student needs a C in C1 |
| D | The student needs a D in C1 |
| E | The student needs an E in C1 |
| F | The student needs an F in C1 |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blackburn, R. (2002). The Psychology Of Criminal Conduct: Theory, Research & Practice (8th Ed.) Chichester, UK: Wiley. |
| 2 | Bull, R. & Carson, D. (2003, Eds.). Handbook of Psychology in Legal Contexts (2nd ed.). Chichester, UK: Wiley. |
| 3 | Gavin, H. (2014). Criminological and Forensic Psychology. London, UK: Sage. |
| 4 | Howitt, D. (2013). Forensic and Criminal Psychology (4th ed.). Harlow, UK: Pearson. |