Bachelor of Psychological Sciences/Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Learn all about human behaviour and criminality, and step closer to becoming a professional psychologist or academic researcher.

The Bachelor of Psychological Sciences/Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology provides a broad overview of psychology, and specifically, insight into the determinants of criminal behaviour.

It will prepare you to work in the areas of law enforcement, corrections, offender rehabilitation and policy development. It also forms part of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited pathway to becoming a registered psychologist.

Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. In this double degree, in Psychology Project (PSY30003), you'll undertake an industry-linked research project, and in Crime, Society and Culture (LAW30025), you'll team up with other students to work on a problems-based project briefed to you by an industry partner.

Graduates who demonstrate a high level of performance are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours) program.

• 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.

Entry requirements

Professional recognition