Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology)
University of Wollongong
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Combine an accredited psychology degree with a degree in criminology, to broaden your knowledge and develop your competitive edge. You can qualify for entry to the fourth year of psychology, required for provisional accreditation as a psychologist.
During the Bachelor of Psychological Science, you will undertake scientific study of the human mind and its functions, and how they influence behaviour. By understanding aspects of human behaviour, psychologists are able to promote wellbeing and understand psychological problems affecting people.
Examine debates around crime and how various contested theories and values translate into criminal justice policies and practices when you study the Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology). You will also explore the complex and changing needs of individuals, families and communities in the face of technological, economic, environmental and social change.
Areas of study
Bachelor of Psychological Science: Biological psychology and learning, cognitions and perception, development and social psychology, foundations of psychology, personality. Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology): The criminology major will focus on criminology subjects relating to offenders, victims and agents of control, multidisciplinary understandings of crime, crime prevention, safe communities, security, probation and parole, human rights, and community justice. Additional electives and minors from the social science, arts and science disciplines are also available to complement your studies.
Career opportunities
Drug and alcohol counselling, health education, human resource management, industrial relations, market and social research, human services worker (such as in justice, community services, aged care, welfare, family support services, local, state or federal government, not-for-profit advocacy and support organisations), project worker, administrative coordinator or research assistant in community services, research or policy development, international development.
Professional recognition
Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Students must complete an additional honours year to meet the academic requirements for eligibility for provisional registration as a psychologist. Further postgraduate study and training is required for full accreditation.
Practical experience
Optional internships, industry projects, and other career-ready learning opportunities.
Honours
Bachelor of Psychological Science: Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students. Entry is competitive. Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology): Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English.
Recommended studies: Mathematics Advanced, English Advanced.
Other applicants
Refer to UOW general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the UOW website and select the undergraduate course that you are interested in, then choose the ‘Admission Profile’ tab in the Admissions, Key dates and Fees section.
Further information
View all details of this course on the UOW website.
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ATAR profile
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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
Course updates
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