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Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science
This double degree pairs criminology with psychological science, giving graduates two qualifications.
- How long it takes
- 4 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 41.45
- Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2026
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Leads on to
- Psychologist
- $114,600 median pay, In demand
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- NSW, VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in why people behave the way they do
- a curiosity about crime and the justice system
- good communication skills for talking with people
- patience for reading research and weighing evidence
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
The study that can follow this course.
Jobs you can do with it
Psychologist
Psychologists assess how someone is thinking and feeling, then use talk-based therapy to help them manage mental health problems and get through difficult periods of their lives.
A step towards this job. What else you need
Median pay$114,600
In demand
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
Deakin University
Geelong Waurn Ponds, Melbourne Burwood, VIC
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 51.7 lowest
- (60 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
La Trobe University
Bendigo, Melbourne, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 41.45 lowest
- (55.4 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
- Website for The University of Newcastle (opens in a new tab)
The University of Newcastle
Newcastle City Precinct, NSW
4.2from 494 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 67 lowest
- (59.35 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Friendly and supportive staff and students
- Welcoming and diverse community
What to weigh up
- Replies can be slow
- Admin processes can be slow
- Support services can be hard to access
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science.
- Causes and prevention of crime
- Criminal justice and corrections
- Foundations of psychology
- Forensic psychology
- Research methods and statistics
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?