Bachelor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice
Perth, Australia
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2027
TUITION FEES
AUD 13,500 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee
Key Summary
About: This Bachelor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice at Edith Cowan University focuses on psychology with criminology and suits students aiming for postgraduate study or work in the criminal justice system. On graduation you'll have a pathway to Honors and postgraduate studies leading to registration as a psychologist. Keywords: psychology, criminology, criminal justice, social services.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in case management, counseling, mental health services, public sector and government agencies, human resources, market research, education and family services. Career opportunities include Counselor, Criminology and Justice System Worker, Public Sector Worker, Human Resource Worker, Mental Health Services Worker roles.
About this Course
If you’re interested in the human mind, especially the kind that turns to crime, this might be your course.
It’s more focused on psychology than our Bachelor of Criminology and Justice and will suit you best if you’re thinking of further study in psychology or criminology or if you’re thinking about employment within the criminal justice system. Are you ready?
Note: When you graduate, you’ll have a pathway to Honours and postgraduate studies, leading to registration as a psychologist.
Semester availability
- Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
- Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
- Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
- Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
Year 1 - Semester 1
Year 1 - Semester 2
Year 2- Semester 1
Year 2- Semester 2
Year 3- Semester 1
Year 3- Semester 2
- Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical discipline situations.
- Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex psychology, criminology and justice knowledge/problems.
- Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions and responses relevant to psychology, criminology and justice.
- Use digital technologies and psychology, criminology and justice related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
- Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
- Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate psychology, criminology and justice methods.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and scholarship.
- Communicate psychology, criminology and justice knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities include case management in the criminal justice system, human resources management, education, rehabilitation, business, mental health, and the administration and provision of social services. Essentially, any job or role that involves understanding and guiding human behaviour, showing empathy and compassion, and displaying skills such as the ability to evaluate the needs of a client, write formal reports, and keep accurate and organised records.
Possible future job titles
Criminology and Justice System Worker, Counsellor, Public Sector Worker, Government Agency Worker, Market Researcher, Children and Family Service Provider, Marketer, Human Resource Worker, Statistician, Mental Health Services Worker