Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science

Deakin’s Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science will make you rethink your perception of ‘crime’, while exploring the social justice and rehabilitation themes that intertwine with crime.Not only will you be able to study two of your passions, you’ll graduate with two sought-after degrees and a wealth of study and career options.

The psychological science stream of the course is professionally accredited, meaning you can enter the workforce with excellent job opportunities, or continue your studies into further training that leads to registration as a psychologist.Everything you learn, from forensic psychology techniques to a deep understanding of criminal justice, is enhanced by practical learning.

You’ll even get the chance to undertake a psychology placement in your final year.

Apply your skills in a real-world setting and get a taste for your future role under the guidance of industry professionals.Are you ready to explore the link between crime and human behaviour?

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science students must complete 32 credit points. Course requirements for both the Bachelor of Psychological Science (H344) and Bachelor of Criminology (A329) must be satisfied.^

16 credit points of Arts course grouped units and 16 credit points of Health course grouped units ^No more than 10 credit points at level 1

Psychological Science

• 3 core foundation Health units (HPS105, HPS104, HBS110)
• 11 credit points of Psychology core units (HPS111, HPS121, HPS201, HPS202, HPS203, HPS204, HPS206, HPS301, HPS307, HPS308, HPS310)
• 2 credit points of level 3 HPS electives or 1 level 3 HPS and 1 level 3 HXX units.

Criminology

• 6 credit points of Criminology core units (ACR101, ACR102, ACR201, ACR202, ACR301 and ACR302)
• At least 6 credit points of Criminology course electives (ACR coded units) taken at level 2 or above
• At least 4 credit points at level 3 including ACR301 and ACR302
• Up to 4 credit points of electives chosen from Arts course grouped units.
• Academic Integrity AAI018
• (0 credit point compulsory unit)

Students are also encouraged to consider taking electives from the Professional Experience and Practice Minor sequence APE101, APE201, APE202 and APE301.

Entry requirements

Entry information

Deakin University offers admission to undergraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.

All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.

For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit the Deakin Policy Library

Year 12: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

NY12 applicants who wish experience to be considered must include this information on their VTAC Personal Statement. NY12 applicants who do not meet the minimum academic qualifications can demonstrate other evidence of ability to meet the academic demands of the course through completion of the STAT.

Deakin Access and Equity Program applicants via SEAS.

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.

Bachelor of Criminology (A329) Bachelor of Psychological Science (H344)