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 2024 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 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
PSY101 Introduction to Development Studies
PSY102 Social Work and Human Services Practice
Developing and Graduate courses (14) 168 units
PSY200 International Community Development and Global Justice
PSY201 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
PSY202 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
PSY203 Working Effectively with Aboriginal People
PSY204 Critical Practice with Mental Health, Trauma, Bereavement and Crisis
PSY205 Playcentric Game Design
PSY300 Game Art: Introduction to 2D & 3D
PSY301 Interactive Narrative: Fundamentals
PSY302 Foundations of Sustainability
PSY303 Measuring Sustainability
PSY304 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events
PSY305 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests
PSY306 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events
PSY307 Business Events
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
CRM102 Engineering Professional Practice
CRM103 Engineering Project Management
CRM105 Earth's Surface Processes
JST101 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology
SCS110 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 Climate Change Adaptation
CRM205 Integrated Environmental Management
CRM206 Aquaculture
CRM304 Cell Biology
CRM308 Introductory Bioscience
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Foundations in Medical Science
JST202 Mathematics Foundations
CRM203 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
CRM302 Health Promotion Principles
CRM305 Chemistry
CRM307 Science Research Methods
CRM309 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
CRM310 Business Finance
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.