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BP295 · RMIT University · Bachelor degree

Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology

College of Design and Social Context

Minimum ATAR
60.35
Full time
3 years
Part time
6 years
Credit points
—
Campus
Melbourne City
Mode
On campus

Overview

Combine psychology and criminology in one degree to explore crime beyond the headlines. Learn how people, policies and communities shape offending and justice, and build the skills to support change.

Study the intersection between criminology and psychology in a course that covers the fundamentals of forensic studies, policing, youth justice and crimino

Course structure

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Year One of Program

84 cp

Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Complete 84 credit points from the following: AND Complete 12 credit points from the Program Option Course or an alternative negotiated with the Program Manager. Please refer to the list of Program Option Courses at the end of this program structure:

Year Two of Program

60 cp

Complete 60 credit points from the following: AND Complete 12 credit points from any: University Elective AND Complete 24 credit points from the Program Option Courses listed at end of this program structure or an alternative negotiated with the Program Manager. Note: HWSS2181 Justice & Legal Internship is a 24cp course and will count as 2 electives.

Year Three of Program

84 cp

Complete 84 credit points from the following: AND Complete 12 credit points from any: University Elective

  • HWSS2255Case Management Practice12 cp
  • BESC1429Forensic Psychology12 cp
  • BESC1437Philosophy and Methodology of Psychology12 cp
  • BESC1453Professional Practices and Cross-Cultural Psychology12 cp
  • SOCU2253Criminal Behaviour Analysis12 cp
  • BESC1433Psychological Assessment and Individual Differences12 cp
  • BESC1445Psychopathology and Models of Intervention12 cp

Program Option Courses:

List of Program Option Courses:

Careers

  • Youth justice and community corrections
  • Victim support and family violence services
  • Drug and alcohol and other community health services
  • Child protection and out‑of‑home care
  • Crime and intelligence analysis, security and risk
  • Justice and social policy, research and advocacy roles