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Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, UG:Bachelor, Australian Catholic University (ACU)

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Australian Catholic University (ACU)

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About Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, UG:Bachelor - at Australian Catholic University (ACU)

In this four-year double degree, you will acquire an advanced understanding of human behaviour and mental processes. Studies in forensic science, violent crime and society, together with units covering the brain, behaviour, and social and abnormal psychology, help you understand the complex causes and impacts of crime, and the legal and social policies that keep us safe.

Minimum Duration:

4 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Campus:

Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield

Our Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice explores the causes of antisocial behaviour and develops the knowledge and expertise you'll need to make a valuable contribution in the criminal justice sector. By studying this degree, you'll understand the complex causes and impact of crime, and the legal and social policies that keep us safe. The course includes studies in forensic psychology, forensic science, cybercrime, border protection and biosecurity, understanding violence and trauma.

ACU's undergraduate psychology programs help students to acquire knowledge, assimilate theories and concepts and develop applicable skills that are valuable to the enhancement of human functioning in a broad range of professional settings. Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychological Science will complete a sequence in psychology that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Students will acquire an advanced understanding of human behaviour and mental processes, and develop employable skills that are highly regarded by industry leaders. This course prepares students for employment upon graduation and/or for further studies in psychology which may lead to registration as a psychologist.

By combining these degrees graduates will gain wider insights than can be developed in a three-year single degree. The knowledge of both the legal system and criminology would provide ACU graduates of this course with a competitive edge. Psychological studies will assist those who seek a career in the justice sector. Similarly those with aspirations of becoming a Forensic Psychologist knowledge will be assisted with the knowledge gained from the criminology studies.

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12, or equivalent:

State Prerequisites

New South Wales

English (Standard) (Band 2) or EAL (Band 3)

Victoria

Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English

International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

English language requirements

IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Overall score of 7.0, Individual score of 6.5 for all tests.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language - Academic): from an Internet based total of 94, achieve a minimum of 24 in writing, 20 in speaking and listening, 19 in reading.

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