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CQUniversity Australia (CQU)

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Bachelor of Science (Criminology and Psychology)

  • Bachelor

Gain specialist skills in the disciplines of psychology and criminology with this unique course that also features an accredited psychology degree.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
CL55
Study Mode
Online

About this course

Gain specialist skills in the disciplines of psychology and criminology with this unique course that also features an accredited psychology degree.

You will develop a broad knowledge of criminology and psychology and their application, including theoretical perspectives and an appreciation of the social and cultural contexts of criminological and psychological research and professional practice.

A unique feature of this course is the option to complete a research project or work placement as part of a capstone unit. Upon completion of the course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the methodologies and statistical techniques commonly used by researchers for information gathering and analysis, which you can apply when undertaking research activities.

If you complete the course with a GPA of 5.5 or above in your level 2 and level 3 Psychology units you may be eligible for a place in our Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) course, which will prepare you for conditional registration as psychologists in Australia, as well as for coursework and/or research higher degree studies in psychology

If you choose not to follow the route towards being a professional psychologist you will have the opportunity to graduate with a recognised qualification, which is universally acknowledged as an indication of competence and achievement in understanding human thought and behaviour, and which can be applied in a variety of people-oriented vocations.

Entry requirements

English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent

English Language Proficiency Requirements

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.

Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:

  • A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
  • An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
  • Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0

completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.

If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:

  • An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
  • An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

English test results remain valid for no ore than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.

Each student will be assessed individually.

Security RequirementsNoneHealth RequirementsNoneAssumed Knowledge

English

Study locations

Online

Career pathways

The Bachelor of Science (Criminology and Psychology) prepares graduates for a career in criminal justice, police, customs, correction services and other law enforcement and regulatory agencies.

The degree is also relevant to a broad array of government departments such as prisons, probation and parole, court clerk, investigator, ­­defence as well as public and private security and investigation.

You may wish to undertake further study to qualify as a psychologist. The psychology aspects of the degree are also useful for careers which require a sound understanding of human behaviour such as:

  • Human resource management
  • Rehabilitation
  • Business management
  • Teaching
  • School guidance counselling
  • Scientific research
  • Public health
  • Defence
  • Special education

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at CQUniversity Australia (CQU).
78.7%
Overall satisfaction
82.7%
Skill scale
74%
Teaching scale
58.6%
Employed full-time
$70k
Average salary