Overview

Examine professional practices of psychology and develop an understanding of the science of psychological research.

In this Behavioural Science (Psychology) - Criminology and Justice at University of the Sunshine Coast you will:

Learn about human behaviour, including cognitive, social, perceptual, physiological, intercultural, and abnormal psychologies
Understand legal institutions and processes, and examine fair and effective methods of crime prevention

Learn to research crime-related issues and develop problem solving skills

Career opportunities

Child safety officer
Community corrections officer
Crime victim support services
Criminal justice advocate
Criminal justice policy officer
Criminologist/crime researcher
Custodial corrections officer
Customs and border protection officer
Disability support officer
Human resource manager
Intelligence
Law enforcement
Probation and parole officer
Security/intelligence analyst
Youth support officer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
Diversity, Crime and Justice
Advanced Methods in Psychology
Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology
Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
Personality and Assessment

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

384 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Sippy Downs, Australia
Strathpine, Australia

Disciplines

Psychology Counselling Psychology View 20 other Bachelors in Counselling Psychology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code 110840M

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

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Tuition Fees

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29500 AUD / year

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14451 AUD / year

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National: Commonwealth supported places

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In this Behavioural Science (Psychology) - Criminology and Justice at University of the Sunshine Coast you will:

Career opportunities

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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