Psychology of Criminal Justice (PSYC2361)

Information valid for Semester 2, 2025

Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

School

Psychology School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Attendance mode

In Person

Class hours

2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour

Incompatible

PY280, PSYC2261

Recommended prerequisite

Assessment methods

On-line quizzes, worksheets & in-class tests.

Course enquiries

Professor Barbara Masser (Semester 2, St Lucia, In person)

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) St Lucia In Person Profile unavailable

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Course description

Quota of 110 students. Enrolment will close once quota is reached.
This course systematically explores the effectiveness of the law and justice system from a psychological perspective. By experiencing a fictional case first hand, you will learn about the psychology of law and some of the misconceptions commonly held about criminal justice. You will follow the fictional crime from when it is committed, during the investigation phase, through to the trial.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) St Lucia In Person Course Profile
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) External External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) St Lucia Flexible Delivery Course Profile
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile