Psychological Sciences - Criminal Justice and Criminology Swinburne University of Technology

Overview

Psychological Sciences - Criminal Justice and Criminology is offered at Swinburne University of Technology.

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Business, graduates will be able to: 

• systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to inform their knowledge and conceptual understandings in psychology
• formulate arguments that are fit for purpose and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant theories and evidence in psychology
• critically analyse information to generate creative solutions to solve complex problems in the area of psychology
• define and integrate theoretical principles and apply these in their disciplinary areas of expertise
• apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others
• interpret and communicate ideas, problems and arguments in modes suitable to a range of audiences using a range of media
• Coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas in Indigenous, local and international contexts.
• Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, graduates will be able to:
• describe the nature of criminal activity and analyse and evaluate the main causes of crime 
• systematically review and undertake research to evaluate the consequences of crime on victims and the broader community 
• Reflect critically on diverse experiences and impacts of the criminal justice system and its processes, with a focus on the impacts of the system on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Apply knowledge and skills to compare and analyse Australia’s response to crime with that of other nations
• Effectively and persuasively communicate with legal and non-legal audiences
• Analyse information from a variety of sources to investigate and evaluate proposed solutions to crime
• Evaluate technological and other scientific approaches to reducing crime and dealing with the consequences of crime