Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice / Bachelor of Psychological Science
UNSW
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Embark on a journey to understand the psychological underpinnings of criminal behaviour with our dual degree program: the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice / Bachelor of Psychological Science. This degree offers a deep dive into the psyche of offenders, equipping you with the knowledge to contribute to social justice and make a meaningful impact in the community.
Largely based criminology research that has been ranked #1 in NSW, this dual degree equips you with the scientific study of behaviour as well as it’s underlying mental and neural processes. Combined with the practical skills and in-depth knowledge of criminology and the justice system, you’ll graduate with a complete understanding of crime and behaviour, preparing you for a successful career in a growing sector.
Read about the Faculty Law & Justice.
ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Admission Pathway with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.
Areas of study
Criminology, linguistics, philosophy, vision science, social research and policy.
Career opportunities
Graduate career-ready with UNSW in-house careers service, dedicated to our students and alumni. The service includes a jobs board and a range of resources, presentations and workshops to maximise your employability.
Our graduates work in diverse roles across criminal justice, child protection, juvenile justice, forensics, counselling, community and occupational health, industrial relations, human resources, management consultancy.
Practical experience
Translate what you learn in the classroom into practice. You’ll go beyond lectures through a range of experiential learning opportunities such as real-world case studies, visiting courts and prisons and hearing first-hand from the people involved in the justice system through guest presenter and other engagement opportunities. Alongside critical skills in research and policy, we have built career-readiness training into each level of our program. Our customisable internships and Work-Integrated Learning opportunities give you real-world experience as you study, ensuring you graduate ready to excel in your career.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Psychological Science is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited 3-year undergraduate sequence in Psychology. This program is the first step on the sex-year pathway to becoming a registered professional psychologist. Refer to 429850 Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) for details of postgraduate training required for registration as a psychologist.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNSW current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: For the Bachelor of Psychological Science: Mathematics Advanced.
Recommended studies: For the Bachelor of Psychological Science: Biology, Chemistry, English Advances
Other applicants
Refer to UNSW general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the UNSW website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
* The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer.
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Double degree options
Double degree options are available in a number of UNSW courses.
Honours at UNSW
Studying honours offers a chance to develop your research and professional skills guided by staff who are passionate about research and the development of new researchers. Honours is an integral component of many UNSW courses or may be offered as an additional year of study to meritorious students.