Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
The Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of human behaviour and its societal impact. Explore the causes and nature of criminal behaviour, strategies for intervention and the roles of the police, courts and corrections.
Simultaneously, build a deep understanding of psychology, exploring how psychological principles apply to human development and behaviour. Develop your critical, analytical and research skills while gaining real-world experience through internship opportunities.
Graduate ready for an impactful career in law enforcement, mental health services, community advocacy, policy development or research.
Campus Information
Adelaide City, Mount
The campus encompasses precincts at both the east and west ends of the city. Adelaide City Campus – West features cutting-edge creative studios and modern learning spaces, as well as unique facilities like the Architecture Museum and SASA Gallery. Adelaide City – West is also surrounded by live music venues, and borders Adelaide’s biomedical precinct, where significant and groundbreaking medical research occurs.
Magill
Magill Campus is tucked in the picturesque eastern suburbs of Adelaide, just seven kilometres from the city centre. Getting to the campus is easy using local bus routes, and there is plenty of affordable on-campus car parking if you’re driving.
Accreditation
- APAC - Australian Psychology Accreditation Council
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
As a graduate, your expertise in the two complementary fields of psychology and criminology/criminal justice can open doors to roles in law enforcement, mental health services, community advocacy, policy development and research.
Maybe you’ll work for the Australian Institute of Criminology, investigating cybercrime or terrorism. Perhaps you’ll support victims of crime through advocacy and recovery programs. Maybe you’ll prevent crime by working with vulnerable groups in community and welfare services.
Potential roles include:
- Case manager
- Community corrections officer
- Support worker (mental health/disability/youth)
- Youth justice officer
- Policy officer
- Intelligence analyst
- Victim support officer
- Crime prevention officer
- Research assistant
- Court administrator.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Secondary education (Year 12)
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
Higher education study
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 118039E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
186800 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 150 AUD
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