Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Criminology and Psychology)

Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Criminology and Psychology) course offers a unique blend of criminology, psychology, sociology, law, and forensic science units. This course provides students with specialist skills in the disciplines of psychology and criminology, exploring the causes and consequences of crime and justice issues.

Course Structure

• The course consists of 24 units (144 credits).
• The core structure includes 21 units, with three elective units to be selected from:
  • Case Management Practice (CRIM13008)
  • Crimes of the Powerful (CRIM13007)
  • Criminal Ethnographies (CRIM13009)
  • Indigenous Justice (CRIM13005)
• Core units include:
  • Foundations of Criminology and Criminal Justice (CRIM11001)
  • Policing and Investigations (CRIM11002)
  • Indigenous Australians and the Criminal Justice System (CRIM11003)
  • Crime and Control (CRIM12008)
  • Crime, Media and Power (CRIM12009)
  • Introduction to Criminology Research (CRIM11006)
  • Criminology Theory (CRIM12003)
  • Criminology Work Placement Capstone (CRIM13004)

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Science (Criminology and Psychology) prepares graduates for careers in:

• Criminal justice
• Police
• Customs
• Correction services
• Law enforcement and regulatory agencies
• Government departments
• Public and private security and investigation
• Human resource management
• Rehabilitation
• Business management
• Teaching
• School guidance counselling
• Scientific research
• Public health
• Defence
• Special education

Requirements

To Be Eligible

1. Rank Threshold: ATAR 62.00 | SR 62.00
2. Prerequisites: English (Units 3 and 4, C)
3. English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirements

During Your Study

1. Inherent Requirements
2. Security Requirements
3. Health Requirements

Fees & Scholarships

Indicative First-Year Fee

$17,400 (CSP)

Commonwealth Support and Government Assistance

• Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
• HECS-HELP government loan eligible

Other Study Costs

• Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF)
• Textbooks
• Technology expenses
• Travel expenses
• Professional certifications
• Uniforms
• Vaccinations

Scholarships

Available for eligible students

How to Apply

Your Application Options

• New student: Apply via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)
• Current or past CQU student: Apply directly to CQU
• Principal's Recommendation Scheme: Apply via PRS
• Changing universities: Apply via ApplyCQU portal

Follow These Steps

1. Check course requirements
2. Get a Unique Student Identifier
3. Submit your ApplyCQU application

Related Courses

• Bachelor of Psychological Science (CC43)
• Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (CL51)