Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science course and career outcomes

However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.

Course intended learning outcomes

• Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the factors that contribute to offending behaviours
• Learn and work with autonomy, accountability and professionalism, demonstrating interpersonal skills and teamwork, and adopt a reflective and resilient approach to a student's own capabilities and performance
• Acquire, assess, and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of psychology, with depth of understanding of underlying principles, theories and concepts
• Collect, analyse, and evaluate information and ideas and solve problems using a scientific approach driven by an understanding of psychology and Identify, research and formulate evidence-based responses to issues relevant to crime and criminal justice
• Demonstrate a capacity to critically analyse theory and research, and to reflect on the legal, social, cultural and political contexts in which criminalisation occurs and in which responses to offending behaviour are formulated
• Demonstrate an awareness of cultural differences and show sensitivity to the diversity across people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, when applying knowledge and skills
• Discuss and reflect upon the professional roles, values and ethical responsibilities of the various actors in the criminal justice system and distinguish appropriate values and ethics in psychology
• Interpret, utilize, develop and evaluate theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and evidence based professional decisions
• Demonstrate an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of criminology as a discipline and in the context of professional practice settings, and the varying explanations and strategies it offers for explaining and responding to crime
• Analyse and critique theory and research in the disciplines of psychology and criminology and communicate effectively in written and oral formats

Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science career opportunities

This degree equips students for careers in clinical, educational, organisational, developmental and forensic psychology in organisations that form part of, or operate in association with, the criminal justice sector. This could include police, corrections, and government (justice policy and human services).

Professional recognition

Fees and scholarships

Estimated course fees for international students

The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.

International scholarships

Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative

The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.

Find out more about Destination Australia scholarships.

Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.

How to apply

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CRICOS code: 096350F

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