Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science
The University of Newcastle
CRICOS provider number: 00109J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12056
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
If you're interested in the causes, prevention, and psychology of crime, and how individuals and societies are regulated, studying both criminology and psychological science is for you. Combining the study of criminology with an accredited three-year psychology degree will allow students to apply knowledge of human behaviour to a wide range of fields within the criminal justice area. This program will prepare students for a career in the specialisations of forensic psychology, clinical psychology, and other accredited psychology postgraduate pathways. Students can also continue their professional training in psychology for a career as a psychologist.
Note: Registration as a psychologist requires completion of further study, such as the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) plus postgraduate training in psychology.
Areas of study
Counselling, criminal justice, criminology, forensic psychology, power relationships psychology, legal studies, sociology, victimology.
Career opportunities
State and federal police, community corrections and probations, welfare, juvenile justice and youth support with family and victims' advocacy groups, NGOs, policy, and research.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Psychological Science is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.
Practical experience
You will complete a minimum 140-hour placement within the second or third year of your study. This placement will take place in an organisation that requires criminological input into their policy, evaluation, and professional practices including those that perform criminal justice research, education, or community service. This will expose you to complex factors influencing criminology research and policy, and the cultural diversity of offenders and victims in the criminal justice system.
For Psychological Science, the degree includes a pre-professional strand of courses each year, which will help you prepare for professional practice. These courses involve guest lectures from practicing psychologists, problem-based workshops, and video material to provide an accurate picture of the range of areas within psychology.
Honours
Honours in Criminology or Psychological Science are available as an additional year (or part time equivalent) to meritorious students.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: English Advanced.
We strongly encourage you to enrol in bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging provides free academic preparation and support short courses, available on campus or online, to complete before beginning your degree.
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Applicants with higher education study
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Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
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Applicants with work and life experience
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Advanced standing
If you have completed prior studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your undergraduate degree. Please note that you must apply for admission before applying for credit.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
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- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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Honours
Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply forto apply for an additional one-year end-on honours component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.