Overview
Duration
4 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $34,500 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV
FUEL YOUR PASSION FOR HELPING PEOPLE.
Understanding human behaviour and what makes people tick is a crucial skill in the world of criminology and justice. With this double degree, you'll be prepared for a range of crime-related career opportunities with a focus on the psychological side of criminology. You'll also learn about the trends in crime control, along with new tactics and techniques for solving crime.
Industry and expert connections
At Griffith, criminology has always had a strong industry connection and a high level of cooperation from police agencies and other crime-related bodies. This double degree continues the tradition with a multitude of opportunities to meet with and hear from industry experts. In your final year, you'll have the option to complete a professional practice placement one day a week in a justice-related workplace.
Graduate outcomes
Combining criminology with psychological science will give you the skills and understanding needed to deal with the human behaviour of crime. You'll find work in probation and parole, community corrections, family services, counselling, child protection, program and policy development, research and administration. There are also opportunities for crime trend analysis and the role of psychology in crime prevention.
Flexibility
Tailor your timetable - Even if you study full-time on-campus, you may still be able to customise your degree to suit your needs. From a range of tutorial times to online access to lectures and other course material, we're here to help you fit study in with your work and life commitments.
Global mobility
Students in this degree may be able to participate in an overseas program specifically designed to fit the degree's teaching objectives such as 3023CCJ Thailand Study Tour: Sex, Drugs, Violence and Imprisonment.
Program accreditation
The Bachelor of Psychological Science is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Professional recognition
As a Bachelor of Psychological Science graduate, you will be eligible for Affiliate Membership of the Australian Psychological Society. Further study is required to qualify for provisional registration as a Psychologist.
Criminology graduates may be eligible to join the Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology (ANZSOC).
Attendance information
The criminology and criminal justice component of the program will be offered on-campus and off-campus. The psychological science component of the program will be offered on-campus only.
Work-integrated learning activities integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. The inclusion of work-integrated learning activities in the degree program demonstrates Griffith's commitment to preparing its graduates for success in their working life. In this program you will spend 100 hours in an organisational context completing a project for that organization through a field placement. In trimester two of your final year you can undertake this unpaid placement which will require one day a week attendance within an organization. Preparation for this course occurs during trimester one.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
My career opportunities
Key employment sectors*
*Public Administration and Safety
*Policing and security
*Intelligence
*Probation and parole
*Government agencies
*Health Care and Social Assistance
*Child protection
*Mental health services
*Social services
*Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
*Criminology research organisations
Potential job outcomes
*Intelligence analyst
*Research analyst
*Project officer
*Criminal investigator
*Child Safety Officer
*Case Manager for Probation and Parole
*Provisional Psychologist - Prisons
*Source: Australian Government Job Outlook.
