Psychology and Crime

Cod y Modiwl: LC24020
Teitl y Modiwl: Psychology and Crime
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Jen Phipps
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion: LC28120 neu LC38120
Cyd-Ofynion: LC28120
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): LC34020
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Jen Phipps

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Hyd Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Written Report: 2000 Words		50%
Arholiad Semester	Online Exam: on-campus using Blackboard	2 Awr	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Written Report: 2000 Words		50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Online Resit Exam: on-campus using Blackboard	2 Awr	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the core areas and practical applications of investigative psychology.
Evaluate materials relevant to police investigation crime analysis and detection.
Outline and consider the contribution (actual and potential) of psychology to the Criminal Justice System as applied to the processes of investigation, custody, treatment and trial.
Assess the use of psychology in legal decision-making by both practitioners and lay personnel.
Identify and evaluate the contributions that experts can make in forensic contexts in terms of increasing understanding of offender and victim behaviour.
Apply the conceptual ideas discussed on the module to specific case studies.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module focuses on investigative psychology. It considers the application pf psychological principles to various aspects of a criminal investigation and law enforcement. Students will be introduced to investigative psychology and the principles on which it is based and other processes of detection used by the police. The module will introduce key themes in relation to investigative interviewing and the procedures that have been developed to improve the effectiveness of eyewitness and victim testimony. Finally, this module will provide students an insight in to psychology in the courtroom looking at jury selection and decision making and the role of the expert witness.

Cynnwys

The themes of this module will look at the application of psychology in criminal justice processes, from the preliminary investigative stages to the trial. For example:

Offender profiling

* FBI style offender profiling

* Investigative psychology

* Geographical profiling

* Statistical profiling

Seeking the truth – lie detection

Investigative Interviewing

* Interviewing victims and witnesses

*Interviewing suspects

Witnesses:

*Eye witness memory and identification

*Child witnesses

Safeguarding vulnerable witnesses

False allegations

False and True Confessions

Jury decision making

Expert Evidence / Witness

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Oral communication will be encouraged during interactive seminar discussion and group work conducted within the seminar series. Written communication will be developed and assessed within the coursework.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Independent study in preparation for lectures and seminars will develop autonomy in student’s learning. Group work and will equip students with the communication skills to engage with others in the work place. The preparation and necessary engagement with the course for the essay assignment will encourage students to attend all lectures and seminars and actively participate in the tasks.
Datrys Problemau	The learner will be able to identify problems and possible solutions in relation to investigative psychology.
Gwaith Tim	Small group work within seminars will foster team working and develop knowledge exchange between students and tutors.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Interactive lectures and seminars will encourage the critical and lateral thinking of students. Tasks and exercises set in seminars will facilitate the learning of abstract concepts and application of these to real life settings. The essay assignment will develop organisational skills and encourage students to reflect on the learning and teaching of the module content in a progressive manner.
Rhifedd	Through the critical analysis of research findings students will develop an appreciation of theory and practice merge related to investigative psychology.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Students will develop reflective skills and will also be actively encouraged to think critically about the application of psychology in criminal investigation.
Sgiliau ymchwil	The learner will be supported and encouraged to develop their research skills in the areas of investigative and forensic psychology. They will be looking at case studies surrounding both.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Searches of on-line electronic databases and journals will provide practice in IT skills. The core module content and lecture handouts will be made available on Blackboard.

Nodau

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