Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Understanding human behaviour and what makes people tick is a crucial skill in the world of criminology and criminal justice. In the psychological science component, you’ll develop an understanding of human behaviour and the variables that affect it, which will help you understand how people can get caught up in the criminal justice system. In the criminology and criminal justice component, you’ll study crime trends and learn how crime can be analysed and prevented.

Areas of study

For Psychological Science: Psychology.

For Criminology and Criminal Justice: Criminology.

Career opportunities

For Psychological Science: General psychologist in areas such as clinical, health, community, educational, organisational, or forensic settings, job placement and recruitment, counselling, guidance, and social research. You can also pursue further studies to work in specialist fields, including becoming a clinical psychologist, organisational psychologist, or other specialist psychologist.

For Criminology and Criminal Justice: Roles in policing and security, law enforcement, intelligence, probation and parole, child protection, crime analysis, courts and justice services, crime prevention and regulatory agencies, criminological research and policy. 

Professional recognition

Psychological Science graduates will be eligible for affiliate membership of the Australian Psychological Society. Criminology graduates may be eligible to join the Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology.

Practical experience

Optional professional practice placement one day a week in your final year to gain experience in a justice-related workplace.

Fees and charges

Refer to Griffith University current fee information.