This course is designed to provide students with a broad overview of the scope and form of research conducted within the field of forensic psychology. Aspects of the course will assist students to develop knowledge regarding the techniques and methods associated with research in forensic psychology. Students will also develop skills necessary for a research career in forensic psychology, including: the synthesis of available literature, identification of gaps and limitations, development of research proposals, drafting of grant applications, the design of experiments and evaluations, formulating critiques of existing literature and collaborating to analyse and evaluate research ideas/approaches.