Neurocriminology

About this subject

This subject introduces the emerging research field of neurocriminology, which integrates the disciplines of neuroscience, biology, psychology and criminology to understand criminal behaviour. Students will learn how principles and methods drawn from neuroscience (e.g., neuroimaging techniques, neuropsychological assessment) can be applied to study the neurobiological foundations of crime. Contemporary and cutting-edge findings from neurocriminology research will provide insight into how criminal behaviour can be influenced by brain structures and functioning, biochemical abnormalities, genetics and psychophysiology. The subject will review the application of neurocriminology methods and findings at various levels of the criminal justice process (e.g., prevention, investigation, assessment, prosecution, intervention), including the limitations of these applications.

Neurocriminology is a standalone subject at Griffith University in QLD. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.

No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with Griffith University before enrolling.

Griffith University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 13 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.

Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with Griffith University before enrolling.

Listing facts

Type

Single subject

National code

GRF-CCJ336

Field of education

Society and culture

Provider

Griffith University

Credit points

25

Study mode

Online

Duration

13 weeks

Qualifications listed

0

FEE-HELP

Eligible

Prerequisites

Prior study required