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 Special Research Project
PSY100 Workplace Learning I
PSY101 Workplace Learning II
PSY102 Immunology
Advanced courses (14)
PSY200 Systemic Physiology I
PSY201 Biochemistry
PSY202 Microbiology
PSY203 Pathophysiology
PSY204 Workplace Learning I
PSY205 Systemic Physiology II
PSY300 Molecular Biology
PSY301 Exercise Physiology I
PSY302 Workplace Learning II
PSY303 Changing Planet Earth
PSY304 Hydrology and Geomorphology
PSY305 Regions, Change and Sustainability
PSY306 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment
PSY307 The Changing Planet
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6)
CRM101 Space, place and the Anthropocene
CRM102 Regional Transformation: political and economic geographies
CRM103 Geographic Information Science and Technology
CRM105 Mapping with Drones
JST101 Coastal Geomorphology
SCS110 Geo-ethics: Plants, Animals and People
Advanced courses (5)
CRM202 Globalisation, Development and Indigenous Peoples
CRM204 Marketing Management
CRM301 Corporate Finance
CRM304 Innovation and Management Decision Making
LGL201 International Trade and Finance
Elective courses (3)
Select 3 elective courses from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Suggested electives include:
CRM201 Comparative and International Employment Relations
JST202 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
CRM203 Management Informatics
CRM302 Managing People
CRM303 Project Management Principles
CRM305 International Business Law and Ethics
CRM307 Managing Across Global Cultures
SCS225 Leveraging Innovation, Design and Creativity
SCS286 Supply Chain Management
SCS295 Project Risk
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