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OLET2602: Psychology of Crime
2025 unit information
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.
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Psychology Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 2 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand core topics of forensic psychology
- LO2. apply core areas of psychology to legal settings
- LO3. evaluate the quality of information and differentiate empirical evidence from speculation.
- LO4. use reasoning and evidence to recognise, develop, defend and criticse arguments and persuasive appeals. Use problem-based learning to 'solve' case studies.
- LO5. demonstrate written communication skills by responding to essay questions (or evaluate and respond to scenario/case studies using written communication).
- LO6. access, interpret, and integrate information from psychological and legal databases.
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Intensive September 2025
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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