Understand the psychology of crime.
Interested in the psychology of crime? This double degree gives you an in-depth understanding of the motivations and consequences of criminal behaviour, as well as crime-related applications of psychology. You'll examine the professional practice of psychology and develop an understanding of the scientific basis of psychological research.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- ^First year of the program will be delivered at Moreton bay in 2021, with subsequent years rolled out incrementally.
- Subject to external accreditation for USC Moreton Bay campus offering.
- ^First year of the program will be delivered at Moreton bay in 2021, with subsequent years rolled out incrementally.
- Subject to external accreditation for USC Moreton Bay campus offering.
Interested in the psychology of crime? This double degree gives you an in-depth understanding of the motivations and consequences of criminal behaviour, as well as crime-related applications of psychology. You'll examine the professional practice of psychology and develop an understanding of the scientific basis of psychological research.
In this degree you will:
- Learn about human behaviour, including cognitive, social, perceptual, physiological, intercultural, Indigenous and abnormal psychologies
- Understand legal institutions and processes, and examine fair and effective methods of crime prevention
- Learn how to research crime-related issues and develop problem solving skills
- Choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling and intelligence, youth justice and restorative justice, homicide and forensic science, and more
Accreditation
This course is designed to meet the national accreditation requirements adopted by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). You can complete further study to become a registered psychologist, clinical psychologist or pursue an academic career.
Career opportunities
- Law enforcement
- Crime victim support services
- Intelligence
- Custodial corrections officer
- Community corrections officer
- Criminologist/crime researcher
- Security/intelligence analyst
- Probation and parole officer
- Criminal justice policy officer
- Child safety officer
- Criminal justice advocate
- Human resource manager
- Youth support officer
- Disability support officer
- Customs and border protection officer
Program structure
Psychology courses
Introductory courses (3) 36 units
PSY100 Independent Study
PSY101 Assessment in Mental Health
PSY102 Advanced Health Assessment
Developing and Graduate courses (14) 168 units
PSY200 Issues in Health Sector Management
PSY201 Leading and Managing Organisations
PSY202 Innovation Management and Professional Development
PSY203 Management Informatics
PSY204 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
PSY205 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
PSY300 Innovation by Design
PSY301 Entrepreneurship and Business Model Innovation
PSY302 Project Management Principles
PSY303 Accounting for Managers
PSY304 Economics for Managers
PSY305 Managing Research
PSY306 International Business Law and Ethics
PSY307 Managing Across Global Cultures
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 International Trade and Finance
CRM102 Marketing in an International Environment
CRM103 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Health Sector Business Management
CRM105 Management Informatics
JST101 Managing Organisations
SCS110 Managing People
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
CRM205 Marketing Management
CRM206 Food Marketing
CRM304 Project Management Principles
CRM308 Project Risk
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Project Planning
JST202 Project Integration
CRM203 International Development and Aid
CRM302 Development Practice and Evaluation
CRM305 International Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, and Environmental Justice
CRM307 International Development Project A
CRM309 International Development Project B
CRM310 Governance, Engagement & Capacity Building
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 384
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.