Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) / Criminology and Justice
Interested in the psychology of crime? This double degree provides an 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
Final intake Semester 2, 2022. Please refer to Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Criminology and Justice from Semester 1, 2023.
Location
CRICOS code
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$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
First and second-year courses available at UniSC Moreton Bay.
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 32
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 088621K
- UniSC program code
- AR364
Psychology courses
Introductory courses (3) 36 units
PSY100 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy
PSY101 Occupational Therapy Thesis
PSY102 Occupational Therapy Reasoning, Research & Evaluation (Research Pathway)
Developing and Graduate courses (14) 168 units
PSY200 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
PSY201 Communication for the Creative Professional
PSY202 Elements of Design
PSY203 Introduction to Game Design
PSY204 Game Art: Introduction to 2D & 3D
PSY205 Introduction to Games Programming
PSY300 Introduction to Game Production
PSY301 Introduction to Interactive Media
PSY302 Experimental Game Design
PSY303 Video Game Analysis and Design
PSY304 Work Integrated Learning Project
PSY305 Creative Engagement
PSY306 Game Studio: Polish and Publish
PSY307 Qualitative Research Methods
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Applied Quantitative Research Methods
CRM102 Advanced Issues in Criminology & Justice
CRM103 Research Dissertation A
CRM105 Research Dissertation B
JST101 Introduction to Psychology A
SCS110 Introduction to Psychology B
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 Current Directions in Psychology
CRM205 Research Methods in Psychology A
CRM206 Research Methods in Psychology B
CRM304 Physiological Psychology
CRM308 Introduction to Human Development
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Social Psychology
JST202 Motivation and Emotion
CRM203 Advanced Methods in Psychology
CRM302 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology
CRM305 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
CRM307 Personality and Assessment
CRM309 Human Associative Learning
CRM310 Abnormal Psychology
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 55.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 55.00 |
- Recommended prior study
- Completion of Year 12 or equivalent; English (Units 3 and 4, C)
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
- A$12,146
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$25,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$101,600