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 2024 fees (A$)
CSP Estimated total feeQTAC code
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- Blended Learning
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- UniSC program code
- SA307
Introductory courses (9) 108 units
CRM101 Succession
CRM102 Health Law
CRM103 Children & the Law
CRM105 Law Clinic
JST101 Competition Law
PSY100 Building & Construction Law
PSY101 Mining & Resources Law
PSY104 Indigenous Legal Issues
SCS110 Equal Opportunity Law
Developing courses (9) 108 units
CRM204 Alternative Dispute Resolution
CRM205 Environment & Planning Law
CRM206 Elder Law
PSY202 Intellectual Property
PSY203 Taxation
PSY204 Public International Law
PSY205 Private International Law
PSY206 Human Rights Law
PSY207 International Social Justice Clinic
Graduate courses (10) 120 units
CRM304 Legal Internship
CRM308 Sports Law
PSY300 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
PSY301 Law Honours Thesis
PSY302 Cell Biology
PSY303 Chemistry
PSY304 Science Research Methods
PSY305 Introduction to Mathematics
PSY306 Mathematics Foundations
PSY307 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Human Physiology
CRM203 Human Anatomy
JST202 Biodiversity and Ecology
CRM302 Physics
CRM305 Foundations of Sustainability
CRM307 Leadership in Practice Development
CRM309 Learning and Teaching in the Practice Environment
CRM310 Research in Health Care
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$, 2024)
- TBA