Bachelor of Psychological Sciences/Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Bachelor of Psychological Sciences/Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology
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. It will prepare you to…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
It 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.
Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. In this double degree, in Psychology Project (PSY30003), you’ll undertake an industry-linked research project, and in Crime, Society and Culture (LAW30025), you’ll team up with other students to work on a problems-based project briefed to you by an industry partner. Graduates who demonstrate a high level of performance are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours) program.
Course 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.
REQUIREMENTS
If you’re currently in Year 12 or have completed Year 12 in the last seven years, you’ll be considered for admission to undergraduate courses primarily based on whether you have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), or an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) -79 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing)
- C1 Advanced – 176, no band less than 169
- any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Swinburne University of Technology is a public university based in Melbourne- that is among the top 3% of universities in the world. The University focuses on science, technology and innovation and offers courses well recognised by professional organisations. The Good Universities Guide 2016 awarded the University five stars for both graduate satisfaction and generic skills and four stars for teaching quality. It also features in the top 200 ranked universities in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings; and enjoys close ties with industry- providing students with invaluable workplace experience.
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