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Murdoch University

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Bachelor of Criminology (BCrim) + Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology

  • Bachelor

Examine crime from a range of perspectives - including law, sociology and psychology - as you learn how to reduce and prevent crime, and help both victims and offenders in the criminal justice system.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
B1347, 095507J
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Examine crime from a range of perspectives - including law, sociology and psychology - as you learn how to reduce and prevent crime, and help both victims and offenders in the criminal justice system. Explore how the mind works, why people commit offences, and what can be done to rehabilitate them. You'll have the option to specialise in Legal Studies, Criminal Behaviour, Crime Science or White Collar and Corporate Crime.

By combining your criminology degree with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, you'll build your expertise in the social and developmental areas of psychology, and complete a unit in Family Relations and Social Development. You'll examine leading-edge research and practical applications to explore how we make sense of ourselves.

Study locations

Perth

What you will learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn:

  • criminal behaviour
  • international and transnational crimes
  • psychological science
  • cultural psychology
  • psychology and law.

Career pathways

This course will give you a combination of skills and specialised knowledge which will expand your career options. Your career options could include:

  • Crime Journalist
  • Crime Prevention Officer
  • Community Correction or Juvenile Justice Officer
  • Court Administrator
  • Paralegal Officer.

You could work in a range of industries including the media, in business, roles with local, state and federal government or non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.