Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies

Victoria University - Footscray Park

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Overview

The Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies is an engaging and comprehensive course designed to prepare students for a career in the justice system or community welfare. Students gain an understanding of the factors contributing to criminal behaviour, along with the legal, political and community responses to social issues. The course covers topics such as criminal justice systems, ethics, alternative approaches and the law, additionally students explore psychology studies to gain insights into human behaviour. Students will also develop an understanding of the complex interplay between society, the law and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. There is opportunity for industry placement within the criminal justice or psychology fields to ensure students graduate with confidence and readiness for the workforce. This course empowers students to contribute meaningfully to society and pursue successful careers in various sectors of the criminal justice field.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Majors

Criminal justice.

Potential Career Outcomes

When students graduate, they will be qualified to seek employment in the criminal justice system, which is increasingly becoming professionalised and requiring graduates with a broad knowledge of justice in a range of professional and community settings. Graduates can also seek employment in community legal settings, law firms, security and intelligence organisations and related welfare and support agencies.

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 offerN/PN/P
Median rank to receive an offerN/PN/P
Lowest rank to receive an offerN/PN/P

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

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Victoria University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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