Bachelor
This course recognises the close connections between crime and the human mind and its effects on behaviour. It will position you to work in the criminal justice sector, in fields such as policing, corrections, juvenile justice, crime prevention and advocacy, intelligence, forensics and customs.
You'll study all of the core content areas of the psychological science, from biological foundations to social influences on affect, behaviour and cognition, in addition to strong training in research methods, and the opportunity for study in greater depth in specific areas where staff have research expertise.
In addition you'll study the complex causes of crime and how to contribute to the development of innovative responses to it. You'll examine key issues in criminal justice, and topics such as policing, sentencing and corrections, forensics, and victimisation, will enable you to develop a deeper understanding of key areas of practice and employment. You'll also have the opportunity to hone your skills and build confidence by undertaking a work placement.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science, students must complete a total of 480 credit points across 4 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 3 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 4 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
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Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ABS0WOM 1 0 APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY PSY1APP 1 15 CRIMINOLOGY SKILLS LCR1CSS 1 15 FROM PRISONS TO DETENTION CENTRES: INTERROGATING CONTAINMENT LST1PDC 1 15 INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY: BRAIN AND MIND PSY1BAM 1 15 INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY: PEOPLE AND CULTURE PSY1PAC 1 15 LAW AND (DIS)ORDER LST1LOJ 1 15 SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY PSY1SFP 1 15 UNDERSTANDING CRIME LST1UNC 1 15 COGNITION PSY2COG 2 15 CRIMINAL LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALS LCR1CLC 2 15 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY PSY2DEV 2 15 INTRODUCTION TO THE AUSTRALIAN LEGAL SYSTEM LCR1ALS 2 15 PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS PSY2PRM 2 15 SENTENCING AND CORRECTIONS LST2SCR 2 15 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY PSY2SOC 2 15 VICTIMOLOGY: VICTIMS, JUSTICE AND THE LAW LST2VIC 2 15 CRIME AND SOCIO-LEGAL RESEARCH LST3SLR 3 15 INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LAW LCR2PSY 3 15 JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY CASE MANAGEMENT LCR2001 3 15 POLICE, SOCIETY AND DEMOCRACY LST2POL 3 15 PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH AND ILLNESS PSY3PHI 3 15 PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS PSY3PIN 3 15 BIG ISSUES IN CRIMINOLOGY LST3BIG 4 15 INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE LCR3ICR 4 15 INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE AND THE LAW LCR2FSL 4 15 PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH IN PRACTICE PSY3PRP 4 15
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.
Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points CRIMINAL LAW, ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY LCR3ETA 4 15 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT PSY3PAS 4 15The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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This degree equips students for careers in clinical, educational, organisational, developmental and forensic psychology in organisations that form part of, or operate in association with, the criminal justice sector. This could include police, corrections, and government (justice policy and human services).
Professional recognitionThe Bachelor of Psychological Science is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Professional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia will require an APAC-accredited fourth year and additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree as well as an application to the professional body. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychological Science may apply for membership with the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.