Bachelor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice

Edith Cowan University

About

This course is designed for students who wish to pursue further study in the area of psychology, criminology, or justice, or those who wish to be employed within the criminal justice system.

The course equips students with skills in analysing, researching behaviour and explaining interactions between people and their environment.

Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology 15
PSY1115 Psychology of Motivation and Emotion 15
CRI1107 The Criminal Justice Process 15
CRI1103 Criminology 15

Year 1 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY1210 Biopsychology, Sensation and Perception 15
PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour 15
CRI1104 The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour 15
CRI2201 Critical Aspects of Policing 15

Year 2 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY2102 Fundamentals of Psychological Inquiry 15
PSY2105 Psychology of Personality and Individual Differences 15
CRI2115 Psychology and Criminal Justice 15
CRI2101 Professional Skills - Case Management 15

Year 2 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY2231 Developmental Psychology 15
PSY2204 Learning, Memory and Cognition 15
CRI2103 Correctional Studies - Theory and Practice 15
CRI2202 Youth Justice 15

Year 3 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY3105 Advanced Methods of Psychological Inquiry 15
PSY3343 Abnormal Psychology 15
CRI3120 Aboriginal Australians in the Criminal Justice System 15
Plus, select one unit from the following:
CRI3105 ^ Community Corrections (Theory and Practice) 15
CRI3112 ^ Operational Policing 15
LAW4130 ^ Innocence Project 15

Year 3 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY3217 Cultural Issues in Psychology 15
PSY3225 Applications of Psychological Literacy 15
Plus, select two units from the following:
CRI3109 ^ International Human Rights 15
CRI3206 ^ Misconduct and Corruption Prevention 15
LAW4130 ^ Innocence Project 15

^ Core Option

Entry requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Learning outcomes

  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical discipline situations.
  2. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex psychology, criminology and justice knowledge/problems.
  3. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions and responses relevant to psychology, criminology and justice.
  4. Use digital technologies and psychology, criminology and justice related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
  5. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
  6. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate psychology, criminology and justice methods.
  7. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and scholarship.
  8. Communicate psychology, criminology and justice knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.

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