FPSYC502

The Psychology of Crime and Criminality: Theories and Approaches

2027

15

500

A Trimester

Hamilton, Block

PSYCH360, FPSYC201

What is it about people that causes them to commit crime or become criminal? This paper introduces an integrative psychological perspective on potential causes of crime and criminality, beginning with genes and heredity, traversing learning and development, and ending with social and situational factors.

Teaching Periods and Locations
27A (HAM)
Paper outline 		A Trimester :
01 Mar 2027 - 27 Jun 2027 		Hamilton 67% internal assessment, 33% examinations
27A (NET)
Paper outline 		A Trimester :
01 Mar 2027 - 27 Jun 2027 		Block 67% internal assessment, 33% examinations

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Indicative Fees

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You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Available subjects

Security and Crime Science

Psychology

Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 27 Jun 2026 01:01am
  • Indicative fees current as of 13 Aug 2026 01:20am