Bachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

This Course is archived with an end date of 21/07/2022

Contacts

Academic Chair

Admission requirements

Entry requirements (onshore)

English language requirements

Learning outcomes

1.

COLO 1-6 are Criminology Learning Outcomes

KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of the discipline

2.

SKILLS

Appraise and interpret available information to communicate to a range of audiences.

3.

SKILLS

Synthesise ideas and information from a variety of sources to a standard consistent with the discipline.

4.

APPLICATION

Competently apply concepts to problems in the discipline

5.

APPLICATION

Critically analyse research findings and policy recommendations.

6.

APPLICATION

Through independent enquiry, apply knowledge and skills that recognise diversity and the rights and perspectives of others in various contexts.

7.

COLO 7-13 are Psychology Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of the discipline of psychology

8.

Communicate effectively to a range of audiences in written and oral formats.

9.

Identify and apply strategies of enquiry appropriate to a range of questions

10.

Critically evaluate ideas, arguments, evidence, and processes of enquiry

11.

Apply knowledge and skills to practical problems

12.

Demonstrate interpersonal and collaborative skills

13.

Demonstrate awareness of ethical principles and social justice issues in the science and practice of psychology

Structure
96 credit points

Spine9 credit points

Required Units6 credit points

Specified Electives3 credit points

Real World Learning

OR

The Search for Everything: Data Analytics and Storytelling in the Twenty-First Century

OR

Presenting in Public: Writing and Performing for Professional Contexts

OR

Wandju Boodja (Welcome to Country)

OR

Design Thinking for Innovation

OR

CRM Internships (WIL)

OR

Psychology: Psychological Research Placement

Course Core15 credit points

Required Units - Criminology6 credit points

Specified Electives - Criminology6 credit points

Forensic Anatomy and Anthropology

OR

Crime Through the Ages

OR

OR

International and Transnational Crimes

OR

Children and Crime

OR

CRM Internships (WIL)

OR

Treatment of Criminal Behaviour

OR

Psychology and Law

OR

Indigenous Peoples, Law and Society

OR

Social and Welfare Law

OR

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Specified Electives - Psychology3 credit points

Major60 credit points

Option12 credit points

General Electives12 credit points

Recommended General Electives

Sport and Exercise Psychology

OR

Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology

OR

Psychology: Evolved Social Cognition

OR

Psychology: Sensation and Perception

OR

Psychology: Psychological Research Placement

OR

Psychology: Drugs and Dependence

OR

Psychology: Family Relations and Social Development

OR

Psychology: The Developing Mind

OR

Psychology: Cognitive Neuroscience

Professional outcomes

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Currently, one additional year of study in psychology is necessary to achieve the minimum 4-year academic qualification standard for provisional registration as a psychologist in Australia, recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia. From July 1 2022, two additional years of study in psychology will be required for provisional registration.

Professional accreditation

Accrediting bodies