Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Psychology and Crime
School	School of Social Policy
Department	Soc Policy, Sociology & Crimin
Module Code	08 40135
Module Lead	Oliver Chan
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-9 hours Guided independent study-171 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module is designed to be a provocative and challenging learning experience into the disciplines of psychological criminology (aka psycho-criminology; forensic psychology and criminology). This module will provide an in-depth examination into various psychological aspects of crime and criminal behaviour. It enables students to examine how psychological criminology work in practice. Major components of the module will address the psychology and criminal justice system, psychopathological issues, criminal investigative strategies, and a number of specific offenses that have direct application relevance to the field of psychological criminology.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of major theories, models, and concepts contributing to the development of psycho-criminology and its related disciplines. Identify various psychopathological issues associated with criminal behaviour. Evaluate the scope of psycho-criminology and their application in the criminal justice system, including police investigation, crime prevention, and public security practices. Examine the effectiveness of psycho-criminological theories and models in explaining specific offenses, especially violent interpersonal offenses.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Summative #1: 1 hour canvas exam (50%) Summative #2: 2,000 words essay (50%) Reassessment: Resubmissions of failed element
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