Psychopathology

Cod y Modiwl
LC29220
Teitl y Modiwl
Psychopathology
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Jen Phipps
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion
LC28120 neu LC38120
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad)
LC39220
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Professor Melanie Williams

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Group Poster Presentation: 3000 words (equivalent) 40%
Asesiad Semester Essay assignment: 1500 Words 40%
Asesiad Semester Seminar Performance: 1000 Words 20%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Review in lieu of seminar performance: 1000 Words 20%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Poster Presentation: Individual poster with 1000 word written summary. 2000 Words 40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Essay: 1500 Words 40%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Identify the key areas of psychopathology in relation to offending.
  2. Explain psychological and criminological theories to the understanding of criminal behaviour and self-violence;
  3. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the context and the social issues involved in understanding mental illness;
  4. Identify and evaluate clinical assessment tools;
  5. Describe and comment on ceompetency to stand trial and criminal responsibility.
  6. Demonstrate a psychological understanding of the impact of working in the criminal justice system and the effect it has on criminal justice practitioners;
  7. Analyse and evaluate the related literature in psychopathology in relation to crime and criminality, self harm and the criminal justice system.
  8. Work successfully as part of a group.

Disgrifiad cryno

Psychopathology and general mental health issues are becoming increasingly prominent in discourse surrounding crime, imprisonment, and the treatment/rehabilitation of offenders. The module will address the main areas that have been identified as problematic in relation to crime and offending and enable students to appreciate their etiology and prevalence.

This module also explores violence and harm, as a result of mental illness, to the self. It considers the vulnerability of those with a mental health disorder, the comorbidity between mental illness and drug / alcohol abuse and its relationship with the criminal justice system.

Nod

Delivering an introduction to the key areas surrounding the identification and impact of psychopathology and mental health, the module will focus on those areas of mental illness related to offending and criminal behaviour, victimology and looking at psychopathology in other criminal justice sectors (e.g. the police and prisons).

Cynnwys

1. ​Psychopathology: Concepts and Classifications;

2. Mental Health, Crime and Society;

3. Alcohol / Substance Abuse, Misuse and Crime;

4. Violence and Harm to the Self;

5. Psychopathology and Prisons;

6. Psychopathology in the Courtroom; and

7. ​Psychopathology of the Police and Police Work

Delivery:
10 x 2 hour lectures
3 x 2 hour seminars
2 x 2 hour workshop (week 2 and week 9)

Student workload - 170 hrs

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Oral communication will be encouraged during interactive seminar discussions on various key aspects of the module. Written skills will be developed through coursework task.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa ​Preparation for seminars and the assessed assignment will develop time management skills; collation of sources for assessment will nurture research skills; appreciation of complex theoretical issues will develop critical thinking skills
Datrys Problemau Consideration of the wide range of issues raised in relation to psychopathology will develop and enhance students' critical problem solving skills
Gwaith Tim Students will work in small groups for the poster presentation.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Students will have the opportunity to learn from the first element of the assessment before they engage with the second element.
Rhifedd Through the critical analysis of research findings students will develop an appreciation of the epidemiology of psychopathological disorders
Sgiliau pwnc penodol This module provides students with the opportunity to identify, analyse, evaluate and practice a series of skills with respect to psychopathology.
Sgiliau ymchwil Research skills will be developed by accessing literature on psychopathology
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Searches of on-line electronic databases and journals will provide practice in IT skills.

Nodau

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