Overview
Duration
4 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $33,400 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV
Study the motivations that underpin criminal acts, and gain the knowledge needed to make a difference in the community, with the Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Studies at Victoria University.
This four-year double degree combines the core units of the Bachelor of Criminology and the Bachelor of Psychology.
Drawing on key themes in criminology and psychology, you'll gain the expertise needed to understand and solve real problems in the community.
You'll study important subject areas, such as:
*policing and offending
*criminal justice system
*human rights
*corporate crime
*history of criminal law and trials
*victims, justice and the law
*history, theories and practice of psychology
*clinical aspects of psychology.
Through completion of the psychology major, you'll gain a strong understanding of human behaviour and emotions to complement your knowledge of criminal behaviour and motivations.
As part of this course, you'll get practical experience in a fieldwork placement unit, where you will consolidate and apply the knowledge and skills gained in your studies.
Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
*Elucidate and apply a broad knowledge of criminological and psychological theory and social research methods;
*Exercise skills in independent research, theoretical analysis and critical evaluation in criminology, psychology and health
*Critically reflect on how broader systemic factors have an impact on and help inform human behaviour and wellbeing
*Exhibit advanced interpersonal and collaborative skills, consistent with professional, ethical and culturally sensitive practice, when working with people from diverse backgrounds
*Interpret and coherently communicate knowledge and ideas using a range of media;
*Demonstrate independence, self-reflection and creativity to meet goals and challenges in professional and academic pursuits.
Course structure
To attain a Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Studies students will be required to complete 384 credit points in total, consisting of:
*384 credit points Core studies including 24 credit points of psychology electives
Careers
On graduation, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to undertake a variety of roles in a range of employment settings.
You could pursue a career in one of the following areas, using multi-disciplinary approaches to client services:
*health and community services (for example, child protection)
*the criminal justice system and security roles (eg legal aid centres)
*the police force (State and Federal)
*correctional services
*border security services
*policy development
*social, health and market research
*human resources and related service.
Once you have successfully completed this course, you may be eligible to apply for further study; for example, honours in psychology. After completing an accredited fourth year psychology degree, you may pursue postgraduate studies in psychology which is part of the requirement to become a registered psychologist.
