Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science

2018 Deakin University Handbook

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Year2018 course information
Award granted

Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science

Course Map

This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2018.

This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2018.

This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2018.

If you require a course map from a previous year, please contact a Student Adviser.

CampusOffered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Cloud CampusYes
Duration4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code079572M Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Deakin course codeD390
Approval statusThis course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition

The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Deakin’s Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science brings together two independent degrees and combines them in an attractive four-year combined course. This course provides an accredited undergraduate sequence in psychology and includes complementary studies in individual and group counselling, health, and behavioural change.

Combining psychology with criminology provides students with broad theoretical and applied knowledge and skills concerning the meaning of crime; the forms, causes and consequences of crime; and the different institutions and processes involved in preventing and controlling crime. You will be provided with broad theoretical and applied knowledge and skills in relation to policy development, policing and security, and related fields. Topic areas include crime, justice, security and surveillance.

You should consider this degree if you are interested in pursuing a career in psychology or criminology, and particularly the many areas where psychology and criminology overlap.

You will have the opportunity to complete the Criminology Practicum in your final year of study, a unit that brings the professions to the classroom (including online via the ‘cloud’) 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.

In line with Deakin’s commitment to providing flexible study options, you can choose to study the Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science full time or part time, at Waurn Ponds (Geelong) campus or via Cloud (online) mode. All subjects provide considerable online activities.

You will also have the opportunity to significantly fast-track your studies using Deakin’s trimester system.

Professional recognition

This course is recognised for registration purposes by the Psychology Board of Australia, accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and enables you to undertake additional study in pursuit of professional registration.

Career opportunities

Promising career opportunities await in the areas of criminology and psychology. Graduates may find employment in areas such as government agencies, state and federal police, security and intelligence agencies, research and policy development, correctional services, community services, and private security and consultative industries, as well as the many fields open to traditional psychology graduates.

For more information go to DeakinTALENT

Participation requirements

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.

Mandatory student checks

Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.

Alternative exits

Bachelor of Criminology (A329)
Bachelor of Psychological Science (H344)

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.

Course Learning Outcomes

See course entry for Bachelor of Criminology (A329) or Bachelor of Psychological Science (H344)

Course rules

Students must complete:

32 credit points of study including 16 cp of Arts course grouped units and 16 cp of Health course grouped units

No more than 10 credit points at level 1

Psychological Science

3 core foundation Health units (HBS107, HPS104, HBS110)

11 credit points of Psychology core units (HPS111, HPS121, HPS201, HPS202, HPS203, HPS204, HPS206, HPS301, HPS307, HPS308, HPS310)

2 credit points of level 3 HPS electives or 1 level 3 HPS and 1 level 3 HXX units.  

Criminology

6 credit points of Criminology core units (ACR101, ACR102, ACR201, ACR202, ACR301 and

ACR302)

At least 6 credit points of Criminology electives (ACR coded units) taken at level 2 or above

Up to 4 credit points of electives chosen from Arts course grouped units.

AAI018Unit description is currently unavailable (0 credit point compulsory unit)

 

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.

Course structure

Core units

Note: Many of the HPS coded units are also offered in Trimester 3, offering students the opportunity to accelerate their studies.

Criminology core units

ACR101Unit description is currently unavailable #

ACR102Unit description is currently unavailable #

ACR201Unit description is currently unavailable

ACR202Unit description is currently unavailable

ACR301Unit description is currently unavailable

ACR302Unit description is currently unavailable

 Psychological Science core units

HBS107Unit description is currently unavailable

HBS110Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS104Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS111Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS121Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS201Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS202Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS203Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS204Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS206Unit description is currently unavailable (this is a core only for the D390 course in the list)

HPS301Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS307Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS308Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS310Unit description is currently unavailable

*ACR210, ACR211 are offered in Trimesters 1 and 3 in alternating years; Trimester 1 2018, 2020, Trimester 3 2019, 2021

** ACR212, ACR213 are offered in Trimesters 1 and 3 in alternating years; Trimester 3 2018, 2020, Trimester 1 2019, 2021

Course structure

Electives

Criminology

ACR203Unit description is currently unavailable

ACR204Unit description is currently unavailable

ACR210Unit description is currently unavailable

ACR211Unit description is currently unavailable

ACR212Unit description is currently unavailable

ACR213Unit description is currently unavailable

ACR303Unit description is currently unavailable 2 credit points

The remaining Arts course grouped electives can be found within the Bachelor of Arts.

Psychological Science

2 credit points of level 3 HPS electives or 1 level 3 HPS and 1 level 3 HXX units.

 

Work experience

Elective units may provide the opportunity for Work Integrated Learning experiences.


Other course information

Course duration - additional information

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Research and research-related study

Independent research components are embedded across a number of units.