斯威本科技大学

The Master of Forensic Behavioural Science comprises coursework and research training that will enable graduates to work effectively in the widest range of forensic environments and with the widest range of forensic populations and to deal with complex and challenging issues in an autonomous manner. Professionals who work in forensic mental health/behavioural science contexts, or with forensic populations (such as offenders) require specialised skills.

In addition to acquiring in-depth knowledge and skills in various aspects of forensic behavioural science, the Master of Forensic Behavioural Science will allow students to undertake two or five research-related units depending on their preferred future career aspirations.

Aims and objectives

Upon successfully completing the Master of Forensic Behavioural Science, students will be able to:

• Critique the theories and principles that are influential in the field of forensic behavioural science
• Demonstrate capacity to translate knowledge of research into practical applications within forensic settings
• Apply specialised knowledge of key research methodologies and evidence-based practice, including conducting evidence appraisal and evaluating research design
• Demonstrate the capacity for independent thought, abstraction, critical evaluation and synthesis of existing knowledge and theories across the field of forensic behavioural science
• Independently resolve complex issues and formulate judgements based on relevant evidence/ theories
• Compose original solutions relevant to their practice, and both communicate and justify these ideas to specialist and non- specialist audiences
• Apply specialist knowledge and skills to respond effectively to a broad range of complex and challenging forensic issues in an autonomous, responsible and ethical manner.

Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.