Psychology of Crime investigates the interplay between psychology and the criminal legal system. In particular, it focuses on an array of topics including: perpetrators and defendants, interviewing, false confessions, jury deliberation, eyewitness memory, fitness to stand trial, rehabilitation of offenders, and expert evidence. This unit aims to provide you with an introduction to a selection of topics studied in this field. Importantly, by doing this unit, you will be able to describe and critically evaluate key empirical studies and theories in forensic psychology.
Details
Academic unit | Psychology Academic Operations |
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Unit code | OLET2602 |
Unit name | Psychology of Crime |
Session, year
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Intensive September, 2022 |
Attendance mode | Block mode |
Location | Remote |
Credit points | 2 |
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions
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None |
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Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff and contact details
Coordinator | Celine Van Golde, celine.vangolde@sydney.edu.au |
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