A short course at the University of Kent from February will offer the public an opportunity to learn about the reality of forensic psychology. The ten-week evening course, taught by some of the UK’s leading forensic psychologists, will take participants beyond the fiction of TV and film representations of the subject to present an introduction to the psychology of victims, offenders, crime investigation and rehabilitation.
Members of the University’s Centre of Research and Education in Forensic Psychology will highlight famous cases, such as that of Jack the Ripper, to present an insight into murder and profiling, while other parts of the course will put the spotlight on juries, stalking and harassment, sex offenders and rehabilitation, and the reliability of eyewitnesses.
The course, costing £150, will consist of a series of 10 one-and-a-half hour lectures taking place at the university’s Canterbury campus on Wednesdays at 6pm between 19 February and 7 May. There will be a two-week Easter break.
Course organiser Dr Caoilte Ó Ciardha said: ‘This course, now in its second year, offers a window into real research and practice in the field of forensic psychology. Last year the course proved extremely popular with people interested in learning about what psychology can tell us about crime. We expect a high demand for places again this year.’
