Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science 48 months Undergraduate Programme By La Trobe University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore the close connections between crime and the human mind and its effects on behaviour with La Trobe's multidisciplinary Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science.

Understand crime in its broader social context and how individual and social responses are shaped by gender, race, power and money. Establish a grounding in psychology, exploring theories on individuals, groups and whole societies. Learn how experiences and incentives impact behaviour and how this knowledge can be applied to key issues in criminal justice.

By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science, you will:
  • investigate the complex causes of crime, principles of crime prevention and policy, and how social factors intersect with our criminal justice system
  • explore the role of courts, police, prisons and how deviance and crime are understood by different parts of society
  • develop valuable expertise in cognitive, developmental, social, abnormal, clinical and health psychology
  • get on-the-job experience with work placement opportunities at organisations like the Victims of Crime Tribunal
  • have the flexibility to study online, on campus or a mix of both
  • graduate ready to apply for membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the prerequisites to apply for Honours in psychology, with potential to pursue postgraduate study and registration as a psychologist.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore the close connections between crime and the human mind and its effects on behaviour with La Trobe's multidisciplinary Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science.

Understand crime in its broader social context and how individual and social responses are shaped by gender, race, power and money. Establish a grounding in psychology, exploring theories on individuals, groups and whole societies. Learn how experiences and incentives impact behaviour and how this knowledge can be applied to key issues in criminal justice.

By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science, you will:
  • investigate the complex causes of crime, principles of crime prevention and policy, and how social factors intersect with our criminal justice system
  • explore the role of courts, police, prisons and how deviance and crime are understood by different parts of society
  • develop valuable expertise in cognitive, developmental, social, abnormal, clinical and health psychology
  • get on-the-job experience with work placement opportunities at organisations like the Victims of Crime Tribunal
  • have the flexibility to study online, on campus or a mix of both
  • graduate ready to apply for membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the prerequisites to apply for Honours in psychology, with potential to pursue postgraduate study and registration as a psychologist.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
79+
176+
60.1+
24+
58+
7+

VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

4 Years
Mar
Jul

Domestic
13,410 AUD
International
40,000 AUD

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