Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
This course recognizes the close connections between crime and the human mind and its effects on behaviour. It will position you to work in the criminal justice sector, in fields such as policing, corrections, juvenile justice, crime prevention and advocacy, intelligence, forensics and customs. Youll study all of the core content areas of the psychological science, from biological foundations to social influences on affect, behaviour and cognition, in addition to strong training in research methods, and the opportunity for study in greater depth in specific areas where staff have research expertise.
Structure
Total of 480 Credit Points
Subjects
- LTU0AIM Academic Integrity Module
- ABS0WOM Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy For Higher Education
- PSY1APP Applied Psychology
- LCR1CSS Criminology Skills
- LST1PDC From Prisons To Detention Centres
- PSY1BAM Introductory Psychology: Brain And Mind
- PSY1PAC Introductory Psychology: People And Culture
- LST1LOJ Law And (Dis)Order
- PSY1SFP Scientific Foundations Of Psychology
- LST1UNC Understanding Crime
- PSY2COG Cognition
- LCR1CLC Criminal Law For Criminal Justice Professionals
- PSY2DEV Developmental Psychology
- LCR1ALS Introduction To The Australian Legal System
- PSY2PRM Psychological Research Methods
- LST2SCR Sentencing, Imprisonment And Social Inequality
- PSY2SOC Social Psychology
- LST2VIC Victimology: Victims, Justice And The Law
- LST3SLR Crime And Socio-Legal Research
- LCR2003 Crime Prevention And Policy
- LCR2001 Justice And Community Case Management
- LST2POL Police, Society And Democracy
- PSY3PHI Psychological Health And Illness
- PSY3PIN Psychological Interventions
- LST3BIG Critical Issues In Criminology
- LCR3ICR International Criminal Justice
- LCR2PSY Introduction To Forensic Psychology And The Law
- PSY3PRP Psychological Research In Practice
- LCR3ETA Criminal Law, Ethics And Accountability
- PSY3PAS Psychological Assessment
Standard entry requirements
Secondary education. VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Melbourne (Bundoora) | International: $150,400 | Yes |
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