Overview

This course aims to equip students with knowledge and skills across both psychology and criminology. Students build an understanding of the nature and function of human minds and behaviour and develop a scientific framework for understanding people's differences and similarities. Further, students explore different perspectives of crime as they investigate … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Admission requirements

Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements

Learning outcomes

1.

COLO 1-6 are Criminology Learning Outcomes

Describe the social, psychological, legal, technological and policy influences on criminal behaviour, policing and investigation methods.

2.

Describe the social, psychological, legal, technological and policy influences on criminal behaviour, policing and investigation methods.

3.

Critique the social, psychological, legal and policy influences impacting on First Nations and CALD members of the community.

4.

Apply criminological theory to specific crime issues and/or cases to provide evidence based responses.

5.

Identify, attain and synthesise current criminological literature to produce a variety of written and oral  communications suitable for a range of audiences.

6.

Discuss and/or critique professional standards, such as confidentiality, research ethics and/or client ethics, and recognise diversity within these standards. 

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

Major60 credit points

Professional outcomes

Professional recognition
Professional accreditation
Accrediting bodies