Bachelor of Psychological Sciences/Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Overview

Understand criminal behaviour so you can predict and eliminate it. Our Bachelor of Psychological Sciences/Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology prepares you for an always-interesting career – from tackling cybercrime to terrorism, to working in policy development, offender rehabilitation, law enforcement, and more. Plus, it’ll put you a step closer to becoming a professional psychologist. 

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Business, graduates will be able to: 

• systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to inform their knowledge and conceptual understandings in psychology
• formulate arguments that are fit for purpose and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant theories and evidence in psychology
• critically analyse information to generate creative solutions to solve complex problems in the area of psychology
• define and integrate theoretical principles and apply these in their disciplinary areas of expertise
• apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others
• interpret and communicate ideas, problems and arguments in modes suitable to a range of audiences using a range of media
• coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas in local and international context.
• Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, graduates will be able to:
• describe the nature of criminal activity and analyse and evaluate the main causes of crime 
• systematically review and undertake research to evaluate the consequences of crime on victims and the broader community 
• apply knowledge and skills to compare and analyse Australia’s response to crime with that of other nations
• effectively and persuasively communicate with legal and non-legal audiences 
• analyse information from a variety of sources to investigate and evaluate proposed solutions to crime 
• evaluate technological and other scientific approaches to reducing crime and dealing with the consequences of crime 
• function as an effective member or leader of a team and critically reflect on individual performance.

Course rules

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Psychological Sciences / Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, students must complete 400 credit points comprising: of:

• 28 core units of study (350 credit points)
• 4 units of study (50cp), comprising electives

Students may not complete more than 150 cps (normally 12 units) at Introductory Level. A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternate.

Domestic students also have an opportunity to undertake a WIL Professional Placement. Please note that due to government regulations, international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake Professional Placements in this course.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Psychological Sciences is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Completion of the course will allow students entry into an accredited fourth year of Psychology, which is required for provisional registration as a Psychologist. 

Professional placements

Professional Placements are subject to a competitive selection process. 

Students who undertake a 12-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 475 credit points comprising:

• 28 core Units of Study (350 credit points)
• 4 units of study from the Professional Placement Co-Major (100 credit points)
• 2 units of study comprising electives (25 credit points)

Students who elect to undertake a 6-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 437.5 credit points comprising:

• 28 core Units of Study (350 credit points)
• 2 units of study from the Professional Placement Minor (50 credit points)
• 3 units of study comprising electives (37.5 credit points)

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences / Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology is 200 credit points (normally 16 units), 100 credit points maximum from each discipline.

B. Applicants with higher education study

Educational history 

An applicant's entire academic history, including results from previous higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. If previous higher education qualifications are incomplete, results must have been obtained in the last seven years.

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

C. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Educational history 

An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including complete and/or incomplete post-secondary VET studies, will be considered for entry into this course. Only graded results will be considered. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

D. Applicants with work and life experience

Entire academic record 

This course uses an applicant's entire academic record as part of its selection considerations, including an applicant's ATAR results from the last seven years can be considered for entry into this course. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.