Gain specialist skills in the disciplines of psychology and criminology with this unique course that also features an accredited psychology degree. Students will develop a broad knowledge of criminology and psychology and their application, including theoretical perspectives and an appreciation of the social and cultural contexts of criminological and psychological research and professional practice. A unique feature of this course is the option to complete a research project or work placement as part of a capstone unit. Upon completion of the course, graduates will have a comprehensive understanding of the methodologies and statistical techniques commonly used by researchers for information gathering and analysis, which they can apply when undertaking research activities. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Science (Criminology and Psychology).
Some elective units in this course contain compulsory residential schools and work placement opportunities.
Students may study a criminology capstone unit that enables them to apply the theories, content knowledge and skills they have learned to a workplace environment. For full course requirements, visit courses at CQUniversity.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for CQUniversity and for this course, refer to CQUniversity’s website.
English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years
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Highest Rank to receive an offer
Median Rank to receive an offer
Lowest Rank to receive an offer
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
92.35
75.10
60.85
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
92.35
75.85
62.85
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
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Higher education study
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Work and life experience
Recent secondary education
Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank
Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor
International students
All students
Number of students
8
<5*
N/P#
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14
0
12
0
41
Percentage of all students
19.5%
<5*
N/P#
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34.2%
0.0%
29.3%
0.0%
100%
* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
criminal justice; police; customs; correction services; law enforcement; human resource management; rehabilitation; teaching; guidance counselling; research
3 years Full time or 6 years Part time