COURSE CURRICULUM

The indicative sequence for Semester 1, 2026, provides a structured guide for students undertaking the undergraduate forensic psychology degree, helping them plan their studies using the study plan template available via the student portal alongside their course planner. The sequence may vary depending on advanced standing, exemptions, or other factors, and while unit information is accurate at the time of publication, changes may occur.In the first year, Semester 1 includes the core units Brain and Behaviour (PSY10007), exploring the neurological foundations of human behavior, Foundations of Statistics (STA10003), developing essential quantitative skills, and Introduction to Forensic Psychology (FOR10001), providing an overview of the application of psychology in legal contexts. Students also select one elective unit. Semester 2 comprises Fundamentals of Psychology (PSY10008), Introduction to Research Methods (PSY10005) for psychology majors, and two elective units, offering flexibility to explore individual interests.In the second year, Semester 1 features Developmental Psychology (PSY20007), examining psychological growth across the lifespan, Analysis of Variance and Regression (STA20006), focusing on advanced statistical techniques, and two elective units. Semester 2 includes Policing: Systems and Practice (CRI20001), Cognition and Human Performance (PSY20006), Social Psychology (PSY20016), and one elective unit, integrating knowledge of law enforcement, cognitive processes, and social behavior.In the third year, Semester 1 offers the Psychology Project (PSY30003) and Psychology of Personality (PSY30008) for psychology majors, along with two elective units, emphasizing independent research and personality studies. Semester 2 includes Advanced Topics in Forensic Psychology (FOR30001), Corrections: Systems and Practice (CRI30002), History and Philosophy of Psychology (PSY30013), and Mental Health Diversity, Diagnosis and Treatment (PSY30016), providing in-depth understanding of forensic psychology, corrections, mental health, and the historical and philosophical foundations of the field.This sequence balances core, major, and elective units to develop analytical, practical, and research skills, preparing graduates for careers in policing, courts, corrections, youth justice, and child protective services while fostering expertise at the intersection of psychology and the law.