Bachelor of Psychological Sciences/Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Swinburne University of Technology
About
Learn all about human behaviour and criminality, and step closer to becoming a professional psychologist or academic researcher.
The Bachelor of Psychological Sciences / Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology provides a broad overview of psychology, and specifically, insight into the determinants of criminal behaviour.
You’ll complete a variety of research projects and develop skills in project management, research design and report writing.
The double degree will prepare you to work in the areas of law enforcement, corrections, offender rehabilitation and policy development.
It also forms part of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited pathway to becoming a registered psychologist.
Graduates who demonstrate a high level of performance are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours) program.
Structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences/Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated. View course rules and special requirements
Core studies
28 units (350 credit points)
| column1 | column2 | column3 |
|---|---|---|
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
| Introduction to Forensic Science | CHE10007 | 12.5 |
| Fundamentals of Criminology | CRI10002 | 12.5 |
| Introduction to Forensic Psychology | FOR10001 | 12.5 |
| Introduction to Law | LAW10021 | 12.5 |
| Law and Social Science | LAW10022 | 12.5 |
| Criminal Law and Process | LAW10024 | 12.5 |
| Introduction to Research Methods | PSY10005 | 12.5 |
| Brain and Behaviour | PSY10007 | 12.5 |
| Fundamentals of Psychology | PSY10008 | 12.5 |
| Foundations of Statistics | STA10003 | 12.5 |
| Policing: Systems and Practice | CRI20001 | 12.5 |
| Global Crime | CRI20002 | 12.5 |
| Sentencing | LAW20030 | 12.5 |
| Crime and Punishment in the International Context * | LAW20031 | 12.5 |
| Technological Advances in Dealing with Crime * | LAW20032 | 12.5 |
| Cognition and Human Performance * | PSY20006 | 12.5 |
| Developmental Psychology * | PSY20007 | 12.5 |
| Social Psychology * | PSY20016 | 12.5 |
| Deviance, Difference & Conformity | SOC20020 | 12.5 |
| Analysis of Variance and Regression * | STA20006 | 12.5 |
| Corrections: Systems and Practice | CRI30002 | 12.5 |
| Youth Justice and Crime | CRI30010 | 12.5 |
| Advanced Topics in Forensic Psychology | FOR30001 | 12.5 |
| Crime, Society and Culture | LAW30025 | 12.5 |
| Psychology Project * | PSY30003 | 12.5 |
| Psychology of Personality * | PSY30008 | 12.5 |
| Abnormal Psychology * | PSY30010 | 12.5 |
| History and Philosophy of Psychology | PSY30013 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
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Other studies
4 units (50 credit points)
Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 50 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).
Minors Elective units Signature SeriesMinors (50 credit points)
Minors are a structured set of 4 units or 50 credit points and may be chosen from any field of study.
Elective units
Any of the following units may be undertaken.
| column1 | column2 | column3 |
|---|---|---|
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
| Innovative Business Practice | BUS10012 | 12.5 |
| Introduction to Health Sciences | HEA10001 | 12.5 |
| Digital Health Foundations | HEA10004 | 12.5 |
| Problem Solving with ICT | ICT10001 | 12.5 |
| Introduction to Management | MGT10001 | 12.5 |
| Critical Thinking in Management | MGT10002 | 12.5 |
| Fundamentals of Marketing | MKT10007 | 12.5 |
| Neuroscience | NEU10002 | 12.5 |
| Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | HEP20002 | 12.5 |
| Dynamics of Diversity in Organisations | HRM20016 | 12.5 |
| Marketing Research | MKT20019 | 12.5 |
| Neurophysiology | NEU20006 | 12.5 |
| Business and Society | ORG20002 | 12.5 |
| Organisational Behaviour | ORG20003 | 12.5 |
| Theories of Counselling | PSY20001 | 12.5 |
| Psychology of Infancy and Early Childhood | PSY20008 | 12.5 |
| Dimensions of Human Sexuality | PSY20009 | 12.5 |
| Human Factors Psychology | PSY20011 | 12.5 |
| Leadership in Context | ORG30002 | 12.5 |
| Applied Social Psychology | PSY30014 | 12.5 |
Signature Series
A Swinburne education prepares you for life. That’s why we’ve developed the Swinburne Signature Series. It’s a suite of study opportunities that embody Swinburne’s ethos – of confidence, clarity and adventure. These opportunities give our students something extra; whether that’s a new perspective on the world through a Study Tour unit, an expanded sense of possibilities through our Innovation Minor, or a deeper understanding and respect for culture through our Indigenous Minor. Like Swinburne University itself, our Signature Series will grow and adapt to reflect the evolving issues of the day.
- Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
- Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
- One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
- See the course planner for an example degree structure
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences, graduates will be able to:
- systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to inform their knowledge and conceptual understandings in psychology
- formulate arguments that are fit for purpose and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant theories and evidence in psychology
- critically analyse information to generate creative solutions to solve complex problems in the area of psychology
- define and integrate theoretical principles and apply these in their disciplinary areas of expertise
- apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others
- interpret and communicate ideas, problems and arguments in modes suitable to a range of audiences using a range of media
- coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas in local and international context.
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, graduates will be able to:
- describe the nature of criminal activity and analyse and evaluate the main causes of crime
- systematically review and undertake research to evaluate the consequences of crime on victims and the broader community
- apply knowledge and skills to compare and analyse Australia’s response to crime with that of other nations
- effectively and persuasively communicate with legal and non-legal audiences
- analyse information from a variety of sources to investigate and evaluate proposed solutions to crime
- evaluate technological and other scientific approaches to reducing crime and dealing with the consequences of crime
- function as an effective member or leader of a team and critically reflect on individual performance.
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