This course has emphasis on research; the course includes: Theoretical issues and practical issues in areas of applied psychology: health; exercise; forensic; counselling; business and sport; models of behaviour (relevant to areas of applied psychology); legal and criminological psychology; the aetiology and ramifications of criminal behaviour; investigative psychology; and the criminal justice system; cultural and organisational elements of work; health and safety at work; employee assistance and counselling; and employee relations and motivation; counselling and psychotherapy are introduced in relation to medical models of understanding health and illness; research issues focus on both quantitive and qualitative methods.