Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Psychology

Forensic psychology is an interaction between psychology and the legal system. It involves studying important principles and standards of the judicial system, comprehending the principles of Law and in particular expert witness testimony, competency of the accused or victim to stand trial, etc. The students must have the ability to testify in court and should be able to reformulate psychological findings in the legal language.

The Diploma in Forensic Psychology will provide students with

• strong foundational knowledge of criminal behaviour
• workings of the criminal mind, the motives behind the crimes, and how criminal investigation is conducted.
• major theories of criminal behaviour especially in relation to violent and sexual crimes.
• understand the interface between the legal system and psychology
• enhance their recognition of forensic psychology as a distinct specialisation in the field of psychology.
• provide them with the techniques, skills and functions of the forensic psychologist in the courtroom and elsewhere.