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Bachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Psychological Science

Bachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Psychological Science

Deepen your understanding of human behaviour Learn how human behaviour and psychology can apply to the criminal justice field. Develop foundational skills in counselling and applied neuropsychology, criminal behaviour and more. Apply theoretical methodologies in practice, through hands-on, project-based learning. This program is conditionally accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation…

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Criminology, Health and Medicine, Psychology, Psychology (General), Social Studies And Communications, Sociology
University of Newcastle

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Deepen your understanding of human behaviour

Learn how human behaviour and psychology can apply to the criminal justice field. Develop foundational skills in counselling and applied neuropsychology, criminal behaviour and more.

Apply theoretical methodologies in practice, through hands-on, project-based learning.

This program is conditionally accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Registration as a psychologist requires further study.

Course overview

As a practical program, you’ll be provided with the knowledge and skill set to work in criminal justice and allied fields. You will develop a foundational knowledge of Criminology and Psychological Science through core courses:

  • criminal justice
  • victimology
  • the relationship between the state and citizens
  • criminal psychology

Career opportunities

This combined degree can be applied across a broad range of industries, enabling you to choose the career path that’s right for you. If you wish to practice as a psychologist, you will need to complete extra postgraduate study.

Professional outcomes:

  • Careers Counsellor
  • Caseworker
  • Juvenile Justice Officer
  • Criminologist
  • Market Researcher
  • Mediator
  • Practicing Psychologist (with further study)

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.

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University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle is one of the world’s top 200 universities1, known for making a global impact and top 5 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future2. 

We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research. 

We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5. 

1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022  
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020 
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021 
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020 
 

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