| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | PSYC13-339 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
Forensic Psychology is the interface between the disciplines of Psychology and Law. This subject introduces students to Forensic Psychology, focusing on criminal applications and settings in which forensic psychologists work. The subject aims to develop critical thinking skills for empirical research and theory in Forensic Psychology. Please be advised that this subject contains material that some students may find distressing. This material includes research and case examples of sexual offending and violent offending.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Evaluate theories and empirical findings in forensic psychology, including offender assessment, risk assessment, expert evidence, treatment of offenders, and forensic interviewing.
- Apply knowledge and skills of Psychology in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate and sensitive to the diversity of individuals.
- Write a forensic expert evidence analysis report conforming to professional standards.
- Apply ethical principles and professional standards when evaluating forensic psychology practice, including expert evidence and risk assessment.
- Investigate psychological questions using appropriate scholarly sources and methods.
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge. All Psychology programs are accredited in the sequence presented and designed to provide students with learning and graduate outcomes in line with APAC accreditation standards. In order to meet these outcomes, students in the Undergraduate program should complete PSYC11, then PSYC12, and finally PSYC13 subjects in the order sequenced. |
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Subject outlines
- September 2026 [Standard - Forensic Psychology]
- September 2025 [Standard - Forensic Psychology]
- September 2024 [Standard - Forensic Psychology]
- May 2022 [Standard - Forensic Psychology]
- September 2021 [Standard - Forensic Psychology]
- September 2019 [Standard - Introduction to Forensic Psychology]
- September 2018 [Standard - Introduction to Forensic Psychology]
- September 2017 [Standard - Introduction to Forensic Psychology]
Subject dates
September 2026
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 19/07/2026 |
| Semester start: | 14/09/2026 |
| Subject start: | 14/09/2026 |
| Last enrolment: | 27/09/2026 |
| Teaching census: | 09/10/2026 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 10/10/2026 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 31/10/2026 |
| Standard Offering | |
|---|---|
| Enrolment opens: | 19/07/2026 |
| Semester start: | 14/09/2026 |
| Subject start: | 14/09/2026 |
| Last enrolment: | 27/09/2026 |
| Teaching census: | 09/10/2026 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 10/10/2026 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 31/10/2026 |