This course provides professionals with specialist knowledge and skills in the area of sexual behaviour generally considered to be anti-social or pathological. Graduates are able to integrate this specialisation into their professional discipline. It also provides a comprehensive study based on recent research of biological, psychological and social aspects of human sexuality.
A recognised degree in one of the health professions, social work or welfare studies, law, criminology or the behavioural sciences including sociology or anthropology.
Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance Section of this publication.
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
This fee-paying course is equivalent to three semesters of full-time study and is also available part-time.
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.
Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Sexology.
Attendance at specified workshops is required.
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Prospective students should be aware that media material of a sexually graphic nature is employed.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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13152 | v.3 | Health Research Methods 681 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
301240 | v.4 | Forensic Sexology 650 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
5947 | v.8 | Sexology 650 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
6953 | v.3 | Bioethics 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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301241 | v.4 | Forensic Sexology 651 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
301242 | v.4 | Forensic Sexology 652 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
301243 | v.3 | Criminology, Culture and the Law 650 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
4712 | v.3 | Qualitative Methods in Health Research 582 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 |
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300907 | v.4 | Sexology Research 650 | 9.0 | 50.0 | |
300908 | v.4 | Sexology Dissertation 650 | 9.0 | 50.0 | |
100.0 | |||||
Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
2006 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
2006 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.