Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science
2023 Deakin University Handbook
Year | 2023 course information |
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Award granted | Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science |
Course Map | Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online For students who commenced prior to 2023 only |
Duration | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
CRICOS course code | 079572M Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
Deakin course code | D390 |
Approval status | This 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. |
For students who commenced prior to 2023 only |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Alternative exits
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Research and research-related study
Course overview
Develop a new understanding of crime in Deakin’s Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science, as you explore the social justice and rehabilitation themes that intertwine with why crime occurs.
Not only will you be able to study two of your interests, you will graduate with two sought-after degrees and a wealth of study and career options.
The psychological science stream of the course is professionally accredited, meaning you can graduate and enter the workforce with excellent job opportunities, or continue your studies with further training to gain general registration as a psychologist.
Everything you learn, from forensic psychology techniques to a deep understanding of criminal justice, is enhanced by practical learning. You will even get the chance to undertake a psychology placement in your final year. Apply your skills in a real-world setting and get a taste for your future role under the guidance of industry professionals.
Do you want to understand the true reasons why crime occurs – and how to address it with empathy?
If you are interested in the many areas where psychology and criminology overlap, this is the degree for you. Whether it is crime prevention or the subsequent justice and rehabilitation of offenders, you will develop knowledge and an understanding of the ‘why’ behind psychological science. This will put you in high demand when starting your career.
By studying the two disciplines simultaneously, you will gain broad, theoretical, applied knowledge and skills concerning:
- the meaning of crime
- the forms, causes and consequences of crime
- the different institutions and processes involved in preventing and controlling crime
- policy development
- policing and security.
The psychological science component of this combined course recognises the importance of, and interrelationships between, a range of human factors you will encounter in your future career. You will explore diverse areas of psychology, including behavioural neuroscience, cognitive psychology, forensic psychology and psychopathology, and be able to use this knowledge when analysing the causes and consequences of crime.
In this combined course, you will have the opportunity to complete two careers-focused units, which bring your new profession to the classroom (including online) 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.
Additionally, you will get the chance to build real-world experience by electing to undertake the Psychology at Work (Internship) unit in your final year of study, giving you 140-hours of practical psychology industry placement, strengthening your employment prospects.
Professional recognition
All of the psychology courses offered at Deakin meet the requirements of the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) and the Australian Psychological Society (APS), translating into excellent job and career opportunities for our graduates. Upon graduation of this degree, you’ll have gained a three-year undergraduate psychology sequence that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and recognised for registration purposes by the PBA, enabling you to undertake additional study in pursuit of provisional registration.
Career opportunities
Promising career opportunities await in the areas of criminology and psychology. You 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
- private security and consultative industries.
Students wanting to take the next step towards becoming a psychologist must apply for an honours year (e.g. Deakin’s Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) or Graduate Diploma of Psychology). Once completed, you will be able to gain provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
If you are ready to take your psychology career further, the option to gain general registration as a psychologist is available by undertaking a masters or doctorate qualification in psychology.
For more information go to DeakinTALENT
Participation requirements
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
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, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. Further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods is available on our Current students fees website.
Course Learning Outcomes
See course entry for Bachelor of Criminology (A329) or Bachelor of Psychological Science (H344)
Course rules
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science students must complete 32 credit points. Course requirements for both the Bachelor of Psychological Science (H344) and Bachelor of Criminology (A329) must be satisfied.^
16 credit points of Arts course grouped units and 16 credit points of Health course grouped units
^No more than 10 credit points at level 1
Psychological Science
- 3 core foundation Health units (HPS105, 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 course electives (ACR coded units) taken at level 2 or above
- At least 4 credit points at level 3 including ACR301 and ACR302
- Up to 4 credit points of electives chosen from Arts course grouped units.
- AAI018Academic Integrity (0 credit point compulsory unit)
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
ACR101 | Introducing Crime and Criminology |
ACR102 | Introducing Crime and Criminal Justice |
ACR201 | Issues in Criminal Justice |
ACR202 | Criminology Theory |
ACR301 | International and Comparative Criminal Justice |
ACR302 | Criminology Research |
Psychological Science core units
HPS105 | Foundations of Psychological Practice |
HBS110 | Health Psychology (Behaviour Change) |
HPS104 | Foundations of Psychological Science |
HPS111 | Introduction to Psychology: Human Behaviour |
HPS121 | Introduction to Psychology: Individual and Social Development |
HPS201 | Psychology Research Methods (Introductory) |
HPS202 | Developmental Psychology (Child and Adolescent) |
HPS203 | Cognitive Psychology |
HPS204 | Social Psychology |
HPS206 | Forensic Psychology (this is a core only for the D390 course in the list) |
HPS301 | Psychology Research Methods (Intermediate) |
HPS307 | Personality Psychology |
HPS308 | Psychopathology |
HPS310 | Biological Psychology (Brain and Behaviour) |
Course Electives
Criminology
ACR203 | Crime, Victims and Justice |
ACR204 | Crime, Media and Justice |
ACR206 | Criminology in Action |
ACR214 | Inequality, Power and Justice |
ACR215 | Contemporary Perspectives in Criminology |
ACR304 | Surveillance and Social Justice |
ACR305 | Crime, Terrorism and Security |
ACR306 | Careers in Criminal Justice |
ACR211 Crime Prevention and Security [No longer available for enrolment]
ACR212 Crime, Surveillance and Technology [No longer available for enrolment]
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.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central
Research and research-related study
Independent research components are embedded across a number of units.