Overview

Grounded in deep knowledge of developmental psychology, neuroscience and mental health disorders, at Forensic Psychological Science from Swinburne University of Technology you’ll learn how to influence courtroom outcomes, reshape rehabilitative programs and protect vulnerable populations.

Graduate ready to excel in careers in policing, courts, corrections, youth justice and child protective services.

Build up your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning program, a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. In this degree, the Psychology Project gives you the opportunity to explore a student-led project with potential links into the industry. 

Your career opportunities

Psychologist (with further study) 
Welfare Support Worker  
Forensic psychologist (with further study)
Counsellor  
Diversional Therapist  
Child Protection Practitioner

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Brain and Behaviour
Statistics
Forensic Psychology
Psychology
Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-29 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-25 00:00:00 , National

More details

International: It is strongly advised that you consider applying at least three months in advance of the intake’s start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

300 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Forensic Psychology

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code 119097J
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent overseas qualification.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42220 AUD / year

≈ 42220 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

17399 AUD / year

≈ 17399 AUD / year

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Overview

Your career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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