Understand the psychology of crime.
Interested in the psychology of crime? This double degree gives you an in-depth understanding of the motivations and consequences of criminal behaviour, as well as 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 2023 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.
- ^First year of the program will be delivered at Moreton bay in 2021, with subsequent years rolled out incrementally.
- Subject to external accreditation for USC Moreton Bay campus offering.
- ^First year of the program will be delivered at Moreton bay in 2021, with subsequent years rolled out incrementally.
- Subject to external accreditation for USC Moreton Bay campus offering.
Interested in the psychology of crime? This double degree gives you an in-depth understanding of the motivations and consequences of criminal behaviour, as well as crime-related applications of psychology. You'll examine the professional practice of psychology and develop an understanding of the scientific basis of psychological research.
In this degree you will:
- Learn about human behaviour, including cognitive, social, perceptual, physiological, intercultural, Indigenous and abnormal psychologies
- Understand legal institutions and processes, and examine fair and effective methods of crime prevention
- Learn how 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
Accreditation
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
- Law enforcement
- Crime victim support services
- Intelligence
- Custodial corrections officer
- Community corrections officer
- Criminologist/crime researcher
- Security/intelligence analyst
- Probation and parole officer
- Criminal justice policy officer
- Child safety officer
- Criminal justice advocate
- Human resource manager
- Youth support officer
- Disability support officer
- Customs and border protection officer
Program structure
Psychology courses
Introductory courses (3) 36 units
PSY100 Private International Law
PSY101 International Human Rights Law
PSY102 Legal Internship
Developing and Graduate courses (14) 168 units
PSY200 Sports Law
PSY201 International Commercial Disputes
PSY202 Employment Law
PSY203 Health Law
PSY204 Family Law
PSY205 Anti-Discrimination Law
PSY300 Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
PSY301 Cultural Legal Studies
PSY302 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
PSY303 Law Honours Thesis
PSY304 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
PSY305 Contemporary Communication Theory and Trends
PSY306 Communication for the Creative Professional
PSY307 News and Reporting
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Digital Journalism
CRM102 Screen Media Production
CRM103 Podcasting and Radio News
CRM105 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
JST101 Introduction to the Creative Industries
SCS110 Communication for the Creative Professional
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 Elements of Design
CRM205 Acting 1: The actor's craft
CRM206 Exploring Twentieth Century Theatre
CRM304 Writing for Screen
CRM308 Industry Internship 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
JST202 Directing Performance: Contemporary Perspectives
CRM203 Physical Theatre
CRM302 International Justice and Human Rights
CRM305 International Community Development and Global Justice
CRM307 Understanding Cultural Diversity
CRM309 Gender and Culture
CRM310 Business Law and Ethics
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 384
Program requirements and notes
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.