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.

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.

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.

Find information for relevant jobs on the government job-data site, Labour Market Insights:

• average salary & employment info for psychologists
• average salary & employment info for correctional officer
• average salary & employment info for court and legal clerks.

To attain the Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies students will be required to complete 288 credit points in total consisting of the following:

• 264 credit points of Core studies units including 24 credit points of Capstone Studies.

• 24 credit points of Psychology Elective studies as required by APAC accreditation.

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
• Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

Find out more about applying for our courses.