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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

TBA TBA ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

4 years 4 years 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.
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$)

TBA CSP
CSP
TBA Estimated total fee
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QTAC code

011231 014331

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Duration
4 years 4 years
UniSC program code
SA307
Program structure
Introductory courses (9) 108 units

CRM101 Evidence
CRM102 Regulation
CRM103 Social Sciences and Humanities Project
CRM105 Commercial Law
JST101 Children & the Law
PSY100 Law Professional Practice
PSY101 Competition and Consumer Law
PSY104 Advocacy
SCS110 Legal Dispute Resolution

Developing courses (9) 108 units

CRM204 Elder Law and Succession
CRM205 Intellectual Property
CRM206 Public International Law
PSY202 International Human Rights Law
PSY203 Legal Internship
PSY204 Sports Law
PSY205 Employment Law
PSY206 Health Law
PSY207 Family Law

Graduate courses (10) 120 units

CRM304 Cultural Legal Studies
CRM308 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
PSY300 Law Honours Thesis
PSY301 Introduction to Criminology
PSY302 Understanding Crime
PSY303 Punishment and Corrections
PSY304 Policing
PSY305 Justice and the Australian Legal System
PSY306 Introduction to Psychology A
PSY307 Introduction to Psychology B

Elective courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:

CRM201 Research Methods and Analysis 1
CRM203 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
JST202 Applied Crime Prevention
CRM302 Criminal Law
CRM305 Professional Development
CRM307 Physiological Psychology
CRM309 Introduction to Human Development
CRM310 Social Psychology

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
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.

CSP estimate
TBA
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
TBA