Overview

Criminology and Criminal Justice -Psychological Science from University of New South Wales equips you with the interdisciplinary knowledge and skills to pursue a wide range of career opportunities in psychology, criminology and beyond.

Quick Facts:

Psychology delves into the scientific study of behaviour and its underlying mental and neural processes. In the Bachelor of Psychological Science, you'll explore developmental, social, cognitive, biological, physiological and abnormal psychology. You'll also develop strong research methods and data analysis skills.
The Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice (BCCJ) at UNSW provides a comprehensive understanding of crime, social control and the legal system. You'll investigate current social issues like victimisation, juvenile justice, drug-related harm and community safety, while gaining applied social research and policy skills to translate knowledge into practice.
By combining Psychological Science and Criminology, you'll be prepared to make meaningful contributions across diverse sectors, from mental health and organisational psychology to roles within the criminal justice system.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crime, Politics and the Media
Criminology Aspects of Cyber Security
Criminology Work Integrated Learning Placement
Criminology, Climate Change and the Environment
Criminological Aspects of Cyber Security
Cybercrime and Technology-Facilitated Harms

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Kensington, Australia

Disciplines

Psychology Criminology Criminal Justice View 197 other Bachelors in 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 116901K

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

English language tests and university English courses
Prior study in the medium of English
Other qualifications

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Tuition Fees

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47000 AUD / year

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16000 AUD / year

≈ 16000 AUD / year

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Scholarships Information

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