Diploma in Forensic Psychology

Diploma in Forensic Psychology

The Diploma in Forensic Psychology is an academic programme that introduces students to the relationship between psychology, crime, investigation and the justice system. The programme helps students understand criminal behaviour, forensic evidence, victimology, ethical practice and the psychological factors involved in legal and investigative settings.

Overview

The Diploma in Forensic Psychology prepares students to study how psychological knowledge is applied to crime, law enforcement, legal procedures and offender behaviour. Students examine topics such as crime scene investigation, false confessions, forensic profiling, violence, intimidation, toxicology, handwriting analysis and the use of psychological knowledge in court-related processes. This programme is suitable for students interested in forensic psychology, criminal justice, law enforcement, victim support, investigation, legal studies and further academic study in psychology or criminology-related fields.

Here's an overview of key topics and concepts:

History and development of forensic psychology

Criminal justice systems and legal processes

Insanity defences and psychological responsibility

Crime scene investigation and forensic evidence

Toxicology and forensic serology

Criminal profiling and stalking behaviour

Core Curriculum

Semester 1
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • FPSY 101

    History of Forensic Psychology

    Core

    3

  • FPSY 102

    Criminal Justice System

    Core

    3

  • FPSY 103

    Insanity Defences

    Core

    3

  • FPSY 104

    Weapons Effect

    Specialisation

    3

  • FPSY 105

    Crime Scene Investigation

    Applied Core

    3

Semester 2
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • FPSY 201

    Toxicology

    Specialisation

    3

  • FPSY 202

    Stalking and FBI Profiling of Criminals

    Specialisation

    3

  • FPSY 203

    Professionalism and Ethics

    Core

    3

  • FPSY 204

    Consulting and Testifying

    Applied Core

    3

  • FPSY 205

    Psychology of Violence and Intimidation

    Specialisation

    3

Semester 3
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • FPSY 301

    Victimology

    Core

    3

  • FPSY 302

    Polygraph

    Specialisation

    3

  • FPSY 303

    Forensic Serology

    Specialisation

    3

  • FPSY 304

    Handwriting Analysis

    Specialisation

    3

  • FPSY 305

    False Confessions

    Applied Core

    3

  • FPSY 306

    Interrogative Techniques

    Applied Core

    3

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