Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) / Criminology and Justice
Interested in the psychology of crime? This double degree provides an in-depth understanding of the motivations and consequences of criminal behaviour, as well as crime-related applications of psychology. Examine professional practices of psychology and develop an understanding of the science of psychological research.
In this program you will:
- Learn about human behaviour, including cognitive, social, perceptual, physiological, intercultural, and abnormal psychologies
- Understand legal institutions and processes, and examine fair and effective methods of crime prevention
- Learn to research crime-related issues and develop problem solving skills
- Choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling and intelligence, youth justice and restorative justice, homicide and forensic science, and more
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2024 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
First and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay.
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 32
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 088621K
- UniSC program code
- AR364
Psychology courses
Introductory courses (3) 36 units
Developing and Graduate courses (14) 168 units
PSY200
PSY201
PSY202
PSY203
PSY204
PSY205
PSY300
PSY301
PSY302
PSY303 Elder Law and Succession
PSY304 Intellectual Property
PSY305 Public International Law
PSY306 Database Design
PSY307 International Human Rights Law
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Legal Internship
CRM102 Sports Law
CRM103
CRM105
JST101
SCS110
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
CRM205 Law Honours Thesis
CRM206 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
CRM304 Introduction to the Creative Industries
CRM308 Communication for the Creative Professional
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Editing for Professionals
JST202 Playing with Words: an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
CRM203 Playing with Genre
CRM302 Writing for Screens
CRM305 Writing for Children and Young Adults
CRM307 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CRM309 Writing the Short Story
CRM310 Writing Poetry
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 55.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 55.00 |
- Recommended prior study
- Completion of Year 12 or equivalent; English (Units 3 and 4, C)
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$12,146
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$25,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$101,600