Understand the psychology of crime.
Designed to prepare you for a career in psychology and criminology, this double degree explores the psychological dimensions of crime and crime-related applications of psychology. You'll examine the professional practice of psychology and develop an understanding of the scientific basis of psychological research.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- * In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some first-year psychology courses at Gympie. Only first-year psychology courses are offered at Gympie. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs. International students can study at the Sippy Downs campus only.
- * In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some first-year psychology courses at Gympie. Only first-year psychology courses are offered at Gympie. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs. International students can study at the Sippy Downs campus only.
Designed to prepare you for a career in psychology and criminology, this double degree explores the psychological dimensions of crime and crime-related applications of psychology. You'll examine the professional practice of psychology and develop an understanding of the scientific basis of psychological research.
You will learn from award-winning psychology staff and have the opportunity to participate in paid research assistant work in your second or third year of study. As a part of the Criminology component, you'll become prepared for real world challenges through guest lectures and opportunities for practical learning.
Earning two qualifications upon completion, graduates gain a competitive advantage in employment areas such as prisons and community correction and in offender management programs. There is also greater scope for employment in organisations in addressing issues such as integrity testing and workplace misconduct prevention.
This course is designed to meet the national accreditation requirements adopted by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). You can complete further study to become a registered psychologist, clinical psychologist or pursue an academic career.
Career opportunities
Employment destinations include crime and justice research and policy work; counselling / support work; human resource management; youth support; disabilities support; policing (state, federal, specialist); security practice and management; safety; intelligence; customs and border protection; child protection; crime victim support services; community conferencing; consumer protection; ombudsman and anti-corruption agencies; regulatory investigations, and many others.
Program structure
Psychology courses
Introductory courses (4)
COR109 Consumer Behaviour
PSY100 Services Marketing
PSY101 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
PSY102 Contemporary and Emerging Marketing Perspectives
Advanced courses (14)
PSY200 Sport and Event Marketing
PSY201 Marketing Research Project
PSY202 Brand Management
PSY203 International Marketing
PSY204 Food Marketing
PSY205 Sport and Event Marketing
PSY300 Marketing Research Project
PSY301 International Marketing
PSY302 Food Marketing
PSY303 Anatomy and Physiology
PSY304 Contexts of Practice: The Older Person and Family
PSY305 Introduction to Practice Competencies in Nursing
PSY306 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care
PSY307 Contexts of practice: child, youth and family
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6)
CRM101 Health Law and Ethics
CRM102 Preparation for Practice 2
CRM103 Nursing Practice 2
CRM105 Drug Therapy
JST101 Health Alteration
SCS110 Preparation for Practice 3
Advanced courses (5)
CRM202 Nursing Practice 3
CRM204 Nursing Internship
CRM301 Preparation and Nursing Practice 4
CRM304 Contexts of Practice: Complex Care
LGL201 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety
Elective courses (3)
Select 3 elective courses from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Suggested electives include:
CRM201 Leadership in Clinical Practice
JST202 Communication and Thought
CRM203 Introduction to Psychology A
CRM302 Introduction to Psychology B
CRM303 Current Directions in Psychology
CRM305 Research Methods in Psychology A
CRM307 Research Methods in Psychology B
SCS225 Physiological Psychology
SCS286 Introduction to Human Development
SCS295 Social Psychology
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 384
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses in total, including the core course
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- 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. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues
- Refer to the Planning your study page to manage your progression