Forensic Psychology - HHB1005

Assessment 1: Practice exam/test

This module will be assessed both formatively and summatively. Formative assessment will be set by the module leader and detailed in writing in the module handbook and on VLE.
The formative assessment for this module will comprise of a short 25-question, open-book MCQ test which can be used to enhance understanding of the core concepts presented in the module and as a practice test for the summative assessment outlined below.

Practice exam/test

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

In-Class Test

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Written Assignment

Forensic Psychology

HMB2019 - Forensic Psychology

This module studies the key approaches, concepts and issues within the field of forensic psychology through a series of lectures and online facilities. You’ll explore a range of psychological explanations for criminal activity relating to two main themes. Firstly, you’ll critically consider various research areas within forensic psychology including prison treatment programmes, eyewitness and expert testimony, investigative interviews, crime and mentally disordered offenders. Secondly, you’ll study a range of crimes such as murder, sexual crimes, arson, acquisitive and white-collar crime. This module has been designed to introduce students to the major approaches, concepts, and issues within the field of forensic psychology. Through a series of lectures and interactive in-class exercises, you will actively engage with and debate the many controversial, contentious and emotive issues raised.

School of Human and Health Sciences

https://library.hud.ac.uk/readinglists/HHB1005

HHB1005 - Forensic Psychology

Demonstrate the ability to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make informed judgements about published material in specialist areas related to forensic psychology.

Demonstrate proficiency in the application of knowledge together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in forensic psychology.

Demonstrate a systematic and critical understanding of an area of research in Forensic Psychology consistent with current debates at the forefront of psychology.