Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies

Victoria University

Australia, Melbourne

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Victoria University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

095830J

Campuses

Footscray Park

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 15,600 / Semester

Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies

About

Overview

Prepare for a fascinating career in the justice system or community welfare, with VU's Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies.

You'll gain a strong understanding of the factors that contribute to criminal behaviour. You'll also learn about the legal, political and community responses to social dislocation and disorder.

Our expert lecturers deliver a clear overview of:

criminal justice systems
ethics
crime investigation
law and governance.

Your psychology studies will give you insight into the factors that underpin human behaviour and development.

You'll graduate equipped with analytical and problem-solving skills needed for roles in criminal justice, police and welfare systems.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Articulate and apply the principles of responsible, accountable and ethical practice required to work in a range of criminal justice and psychological professions;

Demonstrate a critical analysis and application of key theoretical areas in psychology and criminal justice;

Generate, organise and undertake research into relevant aspects of criminal justice and psychology;

Apply skills in independent research, theoretical analysis and critical evaluation in criminal justice and psychology;

Advocate, dispute and negotiate with professional competence using a range of well developed communication and interpersonal skills; and

Communicate clearly and effectively and in a socially and culturally responsible manner.
: If you choose to continue on to postgraduate studies in psychology, you’ll be able to take up professional training at VU’s Psychology Clinic, providing supervised psychology services to the community.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.

In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.

Learn more about entry requirements for international students.

Entry criteria

Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course.

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
OR:
Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
PLUS:
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
OR:
Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

Special entry programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.

Learn more about special admission programs

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to meet the learning outcomes of the course.

You should carefully consider the inherent requirement statement as a:

guide for your learning during the course
way for you to identify challenges you may have in studying this course.

Learn more about inherent requirements

Career

Careers

Graduate ready for a career in these rewarding areas:

justice sector (for example, victim support officer, investigator)
health and community services (for example, child protection worker)
policy development and related services.

Further study

After graduation, you may choose one of these paths towards a psychology career, or a senior role in justice or welfare:

apply for Honours in Psychology, then pursue postgraduate studies in such fields as Forensic and Clinical Psychology
undertake postgraduate studies in Criminal Justice/Criminology
pursue further professional training in the justice or welfare sectors.