Develop a new understanding of crime in Deakin’s Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science, as you explore the social justice and rehabilitation themes that intertwine with why crime occurs.

Not only will you be able to study two of your interests, you will graduate with two sought-after degrees and a wealth of study and career options.

The psychological science stream of the course is professionally accredited, meaning you can graduate and enter the workforce with excellent job opportunities, or continue your studies with further training to gain general registration as a psychologist.

Everything you learn, from forensic psychology techniques to a deep understanding of criminal justice, is enhanced by practical learning. You will even get the chance to undertake a psychology placement in your final year. Apply your skills in a real-world setting and get a taste for your future role under the guidance of industry professionals.

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science students must complete 32 credit points. Course requirements for both the Bachelor of Psychological Science (H344) and Bachelor of Criminology (A329) must be satisfied.

• 16 credit points of Arts course grouped units and 16 credit points of Health course grouped units
• No more than 10 credit points at level 1

Psychological Science:

• 3 core foundation Health units (HPS105, HPS104, HBS110)
• 11 credit points of Psychology core units (HPS111, HPS121, HPS201, HPS202, HPS203, HPS204, HPS206, HPS301, HPS307, HPS308, HPS310)
• 2 credit points of level 3 HPS electives or 1 level 3 HPS and 1 level 3 HXX units.

Criminology:

• 6 credit points of Criminology core units (ACR101, ACR102, ACR201, ACR202, ACR301 and ACR302)
• At least 6 credit points of Criminology course electives (ACR coded units) taken at level 2 or above
• At least 4 credit points at level 3 including ACR301 and ACR302
• Up to 4 credit points of electives chosen from Arts course grouped units.

Academic Integrity AAI018

(0 credit point compulsory unit)

Students are also encouraged to consider taking electives from the Professional Experience and Practice Minor sequence APE101, APE201, APE202 and APE301.

Promising career opportunities await in the areas of criminology and psychology. You may find employment in areas such as:

• government agencies
• state and federal police
• security and intelligence agencies
• research and policy development
• correctional services
• community services
• private security and consultative industries.

Students must have qualification most relevant to your secondary school studies. The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate-entr

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