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Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
This double degree combines psychology with the study of crime and the justice system.
- How long it takes
- 4 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 51.45
- Lowest offered at Australian Catholic University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Includes a work placement
- Leads on to
- Psychologist
- $114,600 median pay, In demand
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, VIC, QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice 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, justice and the legal system
- good communication skills for listening and explaining
- the patience to read and weigh up different points of view
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 2 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 Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 61.55 lowest
- (68.4 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $12,600 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for Australian Catholic University (opens in a new tab)
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, North Sydney (MacKillop), Strathfield (Mount St Mary), NSW, VIC
3.7from 436 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 51.45 lowest
- (60.75 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
- Psychological science foundations
- Crime trends and prevention
- Criminal justice system
- Human behaviour and offending
- Research methods
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?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?