Forensic Psychology

Welcome to the Forensic Psychology Program at the University of Melbourne

• Subjects offered in 2007
• Download the 2007 Postgraduate Studies Guides as PDF file
• Master of Criminology (Forensic Psychology)

In 2007, students may choose from the subjects listed below. Students may apply take these subjects as part of the Master of Criminology course, or individually through the Community Access Program. Applications for 2007 are being accepted now. Prospective students are advised there will be no intake for the Master of Criminology (Forensic Psychology) in 2007.

Students are advised to check for the latest 2007 timetable information as it is subject to confirmation. Some subjects provisionally advertised will no longer be offered.

Contact the program convenor Dr Lynne Eccleston if you'd like to discuss the Forensic Psychology program at the University of Melbourne. We would also be glad to post you a copy of our Postgraduate Studies Guide for 2006, including Criminology and Socio-Legal Studies - phone us on +61 3 8344 9441.

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Forensic Psychology Teaching Staff

Profiles of teaching staff.

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Single subject study options through CAP

Single subject study via the Community Access Program (CAP) enables students to enrol in coursework subjects without necessarily meeting degree requirements, or committing to an entire program of study. Selected subjects in the Master of Criminology (Forensic Psychology) are available via CAP.

• Contact the program convenor, Dr Lynne Eccleston if you have any questions about eligibility or subject content, or contact the CAP office to apply.
• View a list of available subjects
• Apply for CAP study

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Introduction to Forensic Psychology

The Australian Psychological Society (APS) College of Forensic Psychologists describes forensic psychology as "the application of psychological knowledge, concepts and skills to the understanding of the functioning of the legal and criminal justice system. Forensic psychology embraces psychology and the law, the psychology of police and policing, corrections, probation and parole, victim services, addiction services, family services and the full range of activities related to law enforcement, and the evaluation and treatment of offenders."

Our postgraduate students receive a solid grounding in legal aspects of forensic psychology and instruction on how to function in a court room. We also teach our students clinical skills to assess and treat offenders and offer subjects on specialised groups of offenders such as children, intellectually disabled offenders and sex offenders.

Here at the University of Melbourne, in the Master of Criminology (Forensic Psychology) we specialise in adult offenders and correctional psychology and run coursework subjects taught by leading experts in forensic psychology.

Past graduates have included psychologists, social workers, police officers and lawyers.

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Forensic Psychology Career Pathways

Plan a career in Forensic Psychology with this introduction by Dr Lynne Eccleston.

Links

• Community Access Program (CAP)