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 2025 fees (A$)
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- Blended Learning
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- UniSC program code
- SA307
Introductory courses (9) 108 units
CRM101 Advanced Social Research
CRM102 Critical Social Theory: Power, Critique and Praxis
CRM103 Managing Across Global Cultures
CRM105 Regional Infrastructure Planning
JST101 Participation and Conflict Resolution
PSY100 Indigenous Peoples and Sustainability
PSY101 Managing People
PSY104 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning
SCS110 Project Risk
Developing courses (9) 108 units
CRM204 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
CRM205 Health Promotion Principles
CRM206 Engaging effectively with culturally diverse people
PSY202 Accounting for Managers
PSY203 Economics for Managers
PSY204 Managing Research
PSY205 Corporate Finance
PSY206 Managing Organisations
PSY207 Strategic Management
Graduate courses (10) 120 units
CRM304 Research Project
CRM308 Marketing Management
PSY300 Innovation and Management Decision Making
PSY301 International Business Law and Ethics
PSY302 Managing Across Global Cultures
PSY303 International Trade and Finance
PSY304 Marketing in an International Environment
PSY305 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Health Sector Business Management
PSY306 Management Informatics
PSY307 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Business and Management
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Managing People
CRM203 Global Business Management
JST202 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning
CRM302 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
CRM305 Leveraging Innovation, Design and Creativity
CRM307 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
CRM309 Retail Supply Chain Management and Procurement
CRM310 Communication and Thought
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 |
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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$, 2025)
- TBA