Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology
Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology
This combination of an accredited psychology major with an applied criminology major prepares you for a variety of roles where dealing with people is paramount. Have you ever wondered why people engage in offending behaviour? In this degree, you will develop an understanding of the psychology of crime, be able…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This combination of an accredited psychology major with an applied criminology major prepares you for a variety of roles where dealing with people is paramount.
Have you ever wondered why people engage in offending behaviour? In this degree, you will develop an understanding of the psychology of crime, be able to conduct forensic interviews and provide case management for offenders, victims and clients with complex needs.
You’ll learn key communication, risk assessment, behavioural analysis and research skills and gain a strong understanding of psychological theories and practice.
On completion of the degree you will have developed the emotional and intellectual resources required for a challenging but rewarding career in the justice and human services fields.
Building block to psychology
This degree can be used a first step to becoming a psychologist. To become a psychologist, you need to complete further study at honours and master levels.
Career
Use your strong understanding of psychological theories and practice to become a frontline justice worker.
As a graduate, you’ll be ready to influence and shape legal, social and ethical issues in the field.
You’ll be prepared to meet the challenges of working in customs, corrections, child protection, welfare and youth services in justice organisations. For example, you could work for Victoria Police, Corrections Victoria, the Department of Justice and Regulation, and the Department of Human Services.
This degree also provides the academic foundations for those wishing to pursue a career in various areas of psychology, including clinical, educational, organisational, developmental and forensic psychology.
Careers roles include:
victim support officer
police officer
investigator
corrections officer
drug and alcohol support services worker
policy writer
customs and immigration officer
crime analyst
security analyst
indigenous services liaison.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Since its establishment in 1887, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT) has been meeting the needs of the community surrounding it. Originally a Working Men’s College, RMIT showed its flexibility during World War Two, training over 20,000 servicemen in communications to help with the war effort.Now, it is a true pioneer in international education, championing cross-border study opportunities with campuses in various countries. Granted formal university status in 1992, RMIT is ranked 21st in the world for universities that are less than 50 years old.RMIT is the largest higher education institution in Australia, currently with more than 82,000 students. With nearly 20% of those students coming from overseas, it is a university that truly welcomes diversity and is a melting pot of different cultures. RMIT has three campuses in Vietnam, a European hub in Barcelona, an office in Indonesia, and partners with 200+ institutions in 42 countries to provide study opportunities worldwide.
