The Bachelor of Arts (Psychology – Criminology) degree is designed for graduates who wish to either pursue further study in the area of Psychology, Forensic Psychology or Justice (Honours) or those who wish to be employed within the Criminal Justice system.  This double major  prepares students for work environments such as community-based corrections, custodial-based corrections, offender treatment programs, court based services, mediation services, counselling services, and outreach programs.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard university admission requirements, but if entry to Psychology is higher than basic entry, this will be the standard adhered to.

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by full-time or part-time study on Joondalup campus.  It is also available externally.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Units are required to be completed in strict year sequence (i.e., all first year units must be completed before proceeding to second year units, and second year units must be completed before proceeding to third year units).  The Bachelor of Arts (Psychology ‑ Criminology) comprises twenty-four units of study.  Students are required to complete twelve units in their major field in Psychology.  Students are further required to complete twelve units from their major in Criminology.

First Year

Four Psychology units plus four Criminology units

Second Year

Four Psychology units plus four Criminology units

Third Year

Four Psychology units plus four Criminology units