What to expect when studying a Bachelor of Psychological Science and Criminology with ACAP University College
Intrigued by the workings of the criminal mind and what drives criminal behaviour? Want to help vulnerable members of society work towards a brighter future? ACAP’s Bachelor of Psychological Science and Criminology will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to make a real degree of difference.
The Bachelor of Psychological Science and Criminology combines two fields of study in one course and is ideal if you’re interested in working in the courts, corrections, youth justice, or with offenders, victims, or vulnerable populations. Throughout your studies, you’ll explore a mix of fascinating psychology and criminology-based topics including forensic psychology, psychopathology, substance use and crime, victimology and youth justice.
Examine the Australian criminal justice system, contemporary approaches to crime and punishment, and analyse concepts of punishment and rehabilitation in custodial and non-custodial settings. Gain deep insight into why we think and act the way we do, learn how to help change behaviour before it becomes destructive, and assist in rehabilitating those who have committed criminal acts. Explore the profession of psychology and its role in a criminology career.
Whether you choose to study online, on campus or a blend of both, you’ll graduate well-equipped with practical skills and strategies to successfully work in the criminal justice system. With an understanding of the role society plays in shaping crime and criminal minds, you’ll emerge from your studies as a confident and competent professional. This course has been professionally accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), providing a clear pathway to study additional psychology courses and become a registered psychologist. It has also been accredited by ACAP under its self-accrediting authority.