Bachelor of Psychological Science and Criminology
Bachelor of Psychological Science and Criminology
Understand criminal behaviour. Lead a successful career in criminology. You’re intrigued by the workings of the criminal mind and what motivates and drives criminal behaviour. You want to help people work towards a more positive future. Our Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and Criminology gives you deep insight into why we…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Understand criminal behaviour. Lead a successful career in criminology.
You’re intrigued by the workings of the criminal mind and what motivates and drives criminal behaviour. You want to help people work towards a more positive future. Our Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and Criminology gives you deep insight into why we think and act the way we do, and how to help change behaviour before it becomes destructive, or rehabilitate those who have already progressed down a path of crime.
You’ll graduate with practical skills and strategies to successfully work in the criminal justice system in a range of different roles. With an understanding of the role society plays in shaping crime and criminal minds.
Research by the Australian Institute of Criminology highlights the links between mental illness, crime and rehabilitation, with mental disorders up to four times higher in prison populations compared to the general population.
This course has been accredited by the Navitas Professional Institute (NPI) under its self-accrediting authority.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Expertise in human behaviour forms the foundation of all our courses including our Bachelor of Psychological Science and Criminology.
Explore with an applied focus:
- Biology, learning and cognition
- Research Methodology
- Learning and memory
- Perception and cognition
- Lifespan development
- Social psychology
- Psychopathology
- Psychological measurement and assessment
- Intercultural diversity and Indigenous psychology
- Professional issues and applications in psychology
- The criminal justice system
- Cultural diversity and its relevance to crime and criminal justice
- Substance use and crime
- Law and the legal system
- Theoretical and applied criminology
- Alternative approaches to criminal justice
- Victimology
- Case management
- Forensic psychology
PATHWAYS FOR FUTURE STUDY
Further postgraduate study in psychology are available with ACAP, including the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), a competitive entry program which provides the fourth year of study required to become a provisionally-registered Psychologist. Other postgraduate study options such as counselling, social work and coaching are also available at ACAP.
CAREER PATHWAYS
This specialised double major degree is ideal if you’re interested in working in the courts, corrections, youth justice or with offenders, victims or vulnerable populations including young people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
REQUIREMENTS
Meet one of the following criteria:
- Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone though online can be arranged if required); and
- Be 18 years or above at the date of commencement; or
- Completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
- Completion of a Diploma or above (or equivalent); or
- Admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)
Minimum English Language Requirements
Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5 completed in the last two years (or equivalent).
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) is an education provider, with four campuses in Australia- of which one is based in Melbourne, that has been teaching applied psychology over the last 30 years. ACAP covers a broad range of courses including counselling, psychology, case management, coaching, social science, social work and youth work. Its higher education counselling degrees are accredited by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and its Psychology degrees are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). ACAP’s Social Work courses have been provisionally accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). With its team of experienced academics and industry professionals, it offers a practical learning environment with the latest in work practices and industry developments.
