Forensic Psychology examines why people develop criminal behaviour and how crime effects the wider community. Learn more.
Forensic Psychology intersects the study of psychology and law to examine why people develop criminal behaviour and how crime affects the wider community.
You will apply psychology practice and research to legal settings involving criminals, victims and witnesses, courtrooms and the jury, and the justice system itself.
Complete the compulsory courses for the Bachelor of Psychological Science, along with the following minor courses:
200-level
300-level
If completing a second minor that also requires PSYC376, you will instead take PSYC349 Learning & Behaviour Analysis.
This minor gives you practical experience and insight into the complex global research around criminal behaviour, rehabilitation, and reading body language.
These skills will suit careers working within government agencies or directly with people on improving the processes and effectiveness of the justice system.
Career pathways could include:
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