Bachelor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice
Bachelor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice
If you’re interested in the human mind, especially the kind that turns to crime, this might be your course. It’s more focused on psychology than our Bachelor of Criminology and Justice and will suit you best if you’re thinking of further study in psychology or criminology or if you’re thinking…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
If you’re interested in the human mind, especially the kind that turns to crime, this might be your course.
It’s more focused on psychology than our Bachelor of Criminology and Justice and will suit you best if you’re thinking of further study in psychology or criminology or if you’re thinking about employment within the criminal justice system. Are you ready?
Course learning outcomes
Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical discipline situations.
Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex psychology, criminology and justice knowledge/problems.
Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions and responses relevant to psychology, criminology and justice.
Use digital technologies and psychology, criminology and justice related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate psychology, criminology and justice methods.
Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and scholarship.
Communicate psychology, criminology and justice knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities include case management in the criminal justice system, human resources management, education, rehabilitation, business, mental health, and the administration and provision of social services. Essentially, any job or role that involves understanding and guiding human behaviour, showing empathy and compassion, and displaying skills such as the ability to evaluate the needs of a client, write formal reports, and keep accurate and organised records.
Possible future job titles
Criminology and Justice System Worker, Counsellor, Public Sector Worker, Government Agency Worker, Market Researcher, Children and Family Service Provider, Marketer, Human Resource Worker, Statistician, Mental Health Services Worker
REQUIREMENTS
There are various ways to meet our admission requirements, such as:
Secondary school results
Successful completion of one year of tertiary study from a recognised institution
Completed Diploma program from a recognised institution
English competency requirements:
IELTS Academic: An overall band minimum score of 6.0, with no individual band less than 6.0. (Results are typically valid for 2 years and online tests are not acceptable.)
TOEFL iBT: 70 (no individual score less than 17)
TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT): Minimum score of 550, including Test of Written English of 5 or better. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years.)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 52, with no scores less than 50. (Results are typically valid for only two years.)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and internationally.ECU was awarded university status in 1991, but despite its relative youth, the University has a proud history of more than a century of service to education in Western Australia and is recognised for its teaching and learning, excellence in research, and partnerships with the community.We have more than 23,300 students, including around 18,500 undergraduates and 4,800 postgraduates. Approximately 3,600 international students attend the University, originating from 104 countries.We are a progressive University with courses developed through ongoing industry input, and employing lecturers who engage fully with their students. We’re a university that knows while knowledge is important, understanding comes from experience –experience that enables you to adapt what you’ve learned to whatever opportunities come your way. Because that’s when you do more than just survive in this world. You thrive in it.
