Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science (079572M)

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

Not only will students be able to study two of their interests, they 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 students can graduate and enter the workforce with excellent job opportunities, or continue their studies with further training to gain general registration as a psychologist.

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

For students who are interested in the many areas where psychology and criminology overlap, this is the degree for them. Whether it is crime prevention or the subsequent justice and rehabilitation of offenders, they will develop knowledge and an understanding of the ‘why’ behind psychological science. This will put them in high demand when starting their career.

By studying the two disciplines simultaneously, students will gain broad, theoretical, applied knowledge and skills concerning: • the meaning of crime • the forms, causes and consequences of crime • the different institutions and processes involved in preventing and controlling crime • policy development • policing and security

The psychological science component of this combined course recognizes the importance of, and interrelationships between, a range of human factors students will encounter in their future career. They will explore diverse areas of psychology, including behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, forensic psychology and psychopathology, and be able to use this knowledge when analyzing the causes and consequences of crime.

In this combined course, students will have the opportunity to complete two careers-focused units, which bring their new profession to the classroom with practitioner-driven seminars, activities bridging theory and practice, and the development of an e-portfolio that can be used for employment or career development.

Students will get the chance to build real-world experience by electing to undertake the Psychology at Work (Internship) unit in their final year of study, giving them 140-hours of practical psychology industry placement, strengthening their employment prospects.