Crime, Law and Psychology

About

One week-long interactive program for university students will provide students with a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of the role of psychological knowledge in the criminal justice system. The program hosts professors from esteemed universities in the UK, who facilitate interactive debates with guest lecturers, practitioners and fellow students. Beside the intensive lectures, the course include also social events, city tours, trip and museum visits.

Target group

University students from the filed of psychology, law and criminology are invited to participate in the course, it can be both undergraduate and graduate students, although the program is designed primarily for undergraduate or first year graduated students.

Course aim

It is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge about the application of psychological approaches, theories and research methods in relation to the criminal justice system. Courses on eyewitness memory, false memories, eyewitness identification evidence, police interview techniques courtroom practices will enable students to understand the importance of scientific knowledge in order to avoid biased court procedures and unjust sentences.

Fee info

Includes tuition fee, materials, basic accommodation, half-board and the social events.