Investigative Psychology

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School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

H (FHEQ Level 6)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2022-09-01

Module Leader:

Dara Mojtahedi

Version Number

2024.01

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Lecture

Synopsis

You’ll explore the field of Investigative Psychology and cover a wide range of areas, including the work of Professor David Canter, Offender Profiling, Geographic Profiling, Investigative Interviewing and the Detection of Deception. This module has been designed to introduce you to developments within the field of Investigative Psychology (IP). Investigative … For more content click the Read More button below. • Dirty Data - Turning Evidence into Data• Approaches to Offender Profiling FBI v IP• Understanding Geography and Crime• Investigative Interviewing• Detecting Deception - Polygraph, Amnesia• The Criminal Narrative - Offenders Life Stories• Pathways to Terrorism• Classifying Crime You will be given the chance to critically evaluate the theoretical foundations of IP and the application of IP to the Investigative Process. Various types of crimes will be presented to help facilitate an understanding into how IP can contribute to the Investigation of Crime. From Acquisitive Crime and Terrorism to Sexually motivated offences and Murder, case studies will be used throughout the module to facilitate an understanding of how this area of research relates to the real world. This module also serves as a platform to further study on the MSc in Investigative Psychology in the University of Huddersfield.The central content of this course is not restricted to studies of crimes in the UK but covers offences spanning the globe which reflects the general contribution of IP worldwide.

• Dirty Data - Turning Evidence into Data
• Approaches to Offender Profiling FBI v IP
• Understanding Geography and Crime
• Investigative Interviewing
• Detecting Deception - Polygraph, Amnesia
• The Criminal Narrative - Offenders Life Stories
• Pathways to Terrorism
• Classifying Crime

You will be given the chance to critically evaluate the theoretical foundations of IP and the application of IP to the Investigative Process. Various types of crimes will be presented to help facilitate an understanding into how IP can contribute to the Investigation of Crime. From Acquisitive Crime and Terrorism to Sexually motivated offences and Murder, case studies will be used throughout the module to facilitate an understanding of how this area of research relates to the real world. This module also serves as a platform to further study on the MSc in Investigative Psychology in the University of Huddersfield.
The central content of this course is not restricted to studies of crimes in the UK but covers offences spanning the globe which reflects the general contribution of IP worldwide.

Learning Strategy

Lectures will be used to deliver key substantive content. Additional guided reading and activities will be set out in the module handbook to support directed study, which will also make use of the virtual learning environment. You are also expected to contribute 180 hours of private study, including assessment preparation.
This module will be delivered in the form of lectures and interactive group work. Assignments (2 essays) will be set and accessed through VLE. Lecturers contributing to the course have specific and active research experience within the topics that are being taught.
Lecturers can be accessed through set scheduled meeting times occurring the week following each lecture. Reading material and other resources will be made available online prior to and following each lecture.
Essay questions will be set to ensure that there is no conflict with other modules.

Outline Syllabus

• The History of Investigative Psychology• The work of David Canter• Research within Investigative Psychology• Specific Areas of Focus within Investigative Psychology.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the origins of Investigative Psychology.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of research relating to the discipline of Investigative Psychology.

Deploy accurately established techniques of critical analysis and enquiry within Investigative Psychology.

Demonstrate appropriate skills in researching essay material.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Practice exam/test

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

• The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply.• The expectation is that text based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®.

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