Course Information

Bachelor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice

Effective from 01-JAN-2020 : Code W73

This course is designed for students who wish to pursue further study in the area of psychology, criminology, or justice, or those who wish to be employed within the criminal justice system. The course equips students with skills in analysing, researching behaviour and explaining interactions between people and their environment.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical discipline situations.
  2. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex psychology, criminology and justice knowledge/problems.
  3. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions and responses relevant to psychology, criminology and justice.
  4. Use digital technologies and psychology, criminology and justice related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
  5. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
  6. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate psychology, criminology and justice methods.
  7. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and scholarship.
  8. Communicate psychology, criminology and justice knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

This course has been Accredited by: Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 3 Years
  • Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Paul CHANG

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY1101Introduction to Psychology15
PSY1115Psychology of Motivation and Emotion15
CRI1107The Criminal Justice Process15
CRI1103Criminology15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY1210Biopsychology, Sensation and Perception15
PSY1204Social Determinants of Behaviour15
CRI1104The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour15
CRI2201Critical Aspects of Policing15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY2102Fundamentals of Psychological Inquiry15
PSY2105Psychology of Personality and Individual Differences15
CRI2115Psychology and Criminal Justice15
CRI2101Professional Skills - Case Management15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY2231Developmental Psychology15
PSY2204Learning, Memory and Cognition15
CRI2103Correctional Studies - Theory and Practice15
CRI2202Youth Justice15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY3105Advanced Methods of Psychological Inquiry15
PSY3343Abnormal Psychology15
CRI3120Aboriginal Australians in the Criminal Justice System15
Plus, select one unit from the following:
CRI3105 ^Community Corrections (Theory and Practice)15
CRI3112 ^Operational Policing15
LAW4130 ^Innocence Project15
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY3217Cultural Issues in Psychology15
PSY3225Applications of Psychological Literacy15
Plus, select two units from the following:
CRI3109 ^International Human Rights15
CRI3206 ^Misconduct and Corruption Prevention15
LAW4130 ^Innocence Project15

^ Core Option


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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