Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Criminology and Justice
Interested in the psychology of crime? This double degree provides and 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
First intake Semester 1, 2023
Location
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 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
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- Semester 2
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- Semester 1
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- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- UniSC program code
- SA307
Introductory courses (9) 108 units
CRM101 Cell Biology
CRM102 Introductory Bioscience
CRM103 Introduction to Criminology
CRM105 Understanding Crime
JST101 Punishment and Corrections
PSY100 Policing
PSY101 Justice and the Australian Legal System
PSY104 Introduction to Psychology A
SCS110 Introduction to Psychology B
Developing courses (9) 108 units
CRM204 Research Methods and Analysis 1
CRM205 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
CRM206
PSY202
PSY203
PSY204 Physiological Psychology
PSY205 Introduction to Human Development
PSY206 Social Psychology
PSY207 Motivation and Emotion
Graduate courses (10) 120 units
CRM304
CRM308
PSY300 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
PSY301
PSY302 Advanced Methods in Psychology
PSY303 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology
PSY304 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
PSY305 Personality and Assessment
PSY306 Human Associative Learning
PSY307 Abnormal Psychology
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
CRM203 Adult Development and Ageing
JST202 Criminal Profiling
CRM302 Homicide
CRM305 International Justice and Human Rights
CRM307 Youth Justice
CRM309 Professional Placement
CRM310
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | TBA |
| Moreton Bay | TBA |
- Recommended prior study
- English
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
- TBA
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- TBA