Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

University of the Sunshine Coast - Sunshine Coast

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Overview

Interested in the psychology of crime? This double degree provides and in-depth understanding of the motivations and consequences of criminal behaviour, as well as crime-related applications of psychology. Examine professional practices of psychology and develop an understanding of the science of psychological research. In this program you will learn about human behaviour, including cognitive, social, perceptual, physiological, intercultural, and abnormal psychologies. You'll understand legal institutions and processes, and examine fair and effective methods of crime prevention. Learn to research crime-related issues and develop problem solving skills as you choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling and intelligence, youth justice and restorative justice, homicide and forensic science, and more. For more information, visit Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Criminology and Justice at UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast.

Prerequisites

Potential Career Outcomes

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.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer85.0093.00
Median rank to receive an offer71.1574.95
Lowest rank to receive an offer60.8565.25

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of the Sunshine Coast website for admission criteria information.

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University

University of the Sunshine Coast

Campus

Sunshine Coast

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Law

Indicative ATAR

60.85

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: 8 years

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State
QLD
Type
University
Courses
198
Campuses
Caboolture Fraser Coast Gympie Moreton Bay Noosa North Lakes Petrie South Bank Sunshine Coast Thompson Institute
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