Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies

Prepare for a fascinating career in the justice system or community welfare, with VU's Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies.
You'll gain a strong understanding of the factors that contribute to criminal behaviour. You'll also learn about the legal, political and community responses to social dislocation and disorder.
Your psychology studies will give you insight into the factors that underpin human behaviour and development.
You'll graduate equipped with analytical and problem-solving skills needed for roles in criminal justice, police and welfare systems.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Articulate and apply the principles of responsible, accountable and ethical practice required to work in a range of criminal justice and psychological professions;
Demonstrate a critical analysis and application of key theoretical areas in psychology and criminal justice;
Generate, organise and undertake research into relevant aspects of criminal justice and psychology;
Apply skills in independent research, theoretical analysis and critical evaluation in criminal justice and psychology;
Advocate, dispute and negotiate with professional competence using a range of well developed communication and interpersonal skills; and

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate VCE or equivalent including Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 25 in English EAL or 20 in any other English or equivalent
OR
Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma or equivalent
PLUS
IELTS or equivalent Overall score or 6.0 with no band less than 6.0 in Listening Reading Writing and Speaking
OR
Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent

IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL IBT - 67 (Listening 12, Speaking 18, Reading 15, Writing 21), PTE - Overall score - 50