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About this Course
If you’re interested in the human mind, especially the kind that turns to crime, this might be your course.
It’s more focused on psychology than our Bachelor of Criminology and Justice and will suit you best if you’re thinking of further study in psychology or criminology or if you’re thinking about employment within the criminal justice system. Are you ready?
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.
Course code W73
Entry requirements
70 Indicative ATAR
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Fees
Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $12,650
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
Location | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
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Joondalup | FT PT | FT PT |
Mount Lawley | ||
South West | ||
Online | FT PT | FT PT |
About this Course
If you’re interested in the human mind, especially the kind that turns to crime, this might be your course.
It’s more focused on psychology than our Bachelor of Criminology and Justice and will suit you best if you’re thinking of further study in psychology or criminology or if you’re thinking about employment within the criminal justice system. Are you ready?
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.
Course code W73
CRICOS code 0100523
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Fees
International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $38,750
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
Location | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
---|---|---|
Joondalup | FT | FT |
Mount Lawley | ||
South West | ||
Online | FT PT | FT PT |
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- AQF Cert IV;
- Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Undergraduate Certificate;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- University Preparation Course;*
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or*
- Experience Based Entry Scheme.*
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
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English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
-
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- AQF Cert IV;
- Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Undergraduate Certificate;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- University Preparation Course;*
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or*
- Experience Based Entry Scheme.*
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
-
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
Course Details
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
Course Structure
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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PSY1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 15 |
PSY1115 | Psychology of Motivation and Emotion | 15 |
CRI1107 | The Criminal Justice Process | 15 |
CRI1103 | Criminology | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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PSY1210 | Biopsychology, Sensation and Perception | 15 |
PSY1204 | Social Determinants of Behaviour | 15 |
CRI1104 | The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour | 15 |
CRI2201 | Critical Aspects of Policing | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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PSY2102 | Fundamentals of Psychological Inquiry | 15 |
PSY2105 | Psychology of Personality and Individual Differences | 15 |
CRI2115 | Psychology and Criminal Justice | 15 |
CRI2101 | Professional Skills - Case Management | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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PSY2231 | Developmental Psychology | 15 |
PSY2204 | Learning, Memory and Cognition | 15 |
CRI2103 | Correctional Studies - Theory and Practice | 15 |
CRI2202 | Youth Justice | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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PSY3105 | Advanced Methods of Psychological Inquiry | 15 |
PSY3456 | Mental Health and Psychological Interventions | 15 |
CRI3120 | Aboriginal Australians in the Criminal Justice System | 15 |
Plus, select one unit from the following: | ||
CRI3105 ^ | Community Corrections (Theory and Practice) | 15 |
CRI3112 ^ | Operational Policing | 15 |
CRI3302 ^ | Criminal Justice Review Project | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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PSY3217 | Cultural Issues in Psychology | 15 |
PSY3225 | Applications of Psychological Literacy | 15 |
Plus, select two units from the following: | ||
CRI3109 ^ | International Human Rights | 15 |
CRI3206 ^ | Misconduct and Corruption Prevention | 15 |
LAW4130 ^ | Innocence Project | 15 |
^ Core Option
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Course learning outcomes
- Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical discipline situations.
- Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex psychology, criminology and justice knowledge/problems.
- Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions and responses relevant to psychology, criminology and justice.
- Use digital technologies and psychology, criminology and justice related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
- Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
- Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate psychology, criminology and justice methods.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and scholarship.
- Communicate psychology, criminology and justice knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
Professional Recognition
CourseAccredited by: Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Course Details
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 1: Study part-time Online
Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study part-time Online
Course Structure
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
---|---|---|
PSY1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 15 |
PSY1115 | Psychology of Motivation and Emotion | 15 |
CRI1107 | The Criminal Justice Process | 15 |
CRI1103 | Criminology | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
---|---|---|
PSY1210 | Biopsychology, Sensation and Perception | 15 |
PSY1204 | Social Determinants of Behaviour | 15 |
CRI1104 | The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour | 15 |
CRI2201 | Critical Aspects of Policing | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
---|---|---|
PSY2102 | Fundamentals of Psychological Inquiry | 15 |
PSY2105 | Psychology of Personality and Individual Differences | 15 |
CRI2115 | Psychology and Criminal Justice | 15 |
CRI2101 | Professional Skills - Case Management | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
---|---|---|
PSY2231 | Developmental Psychology | 15 |
PSY2204 | Learning, Memory and Cognition | 15 |
CRI2103 | Correctional Studies - Theory and Practice | 15 |
CRI2202 | Youth Justice | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
---|---|---|
PSY3105 | Advanced Methods of Psychological Inquiry | 15 |
PSY3456 | Mental Health and Psychological Interventions | 15 |
CRI3120 | Aboriginal Australians in the Criminal Justice System | 15 |
Plus, select one unit from the following: | ||
CRI3105 ^ | Community Corrections (Theory and Practice) | 15 |
CRI3112 ^ | Operational Policing | 15 |
CRI3302 ^ | Criminal Justice Review Project | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
---|---|---|
PSY3217 | Cultural Issues in Psychology | 15 |
PSY3225 | Applications of Psychological Literacy | 15 |
Plus, select two units from the following: | ||
CRI3109 ^ | International Human Rights | 15 |
CRI3206 ^ | Misconduct and Corruption Prevention | 15 |
LAW4130 ^ | Innocence Project | 15 |
^ Core Option
W73|3
For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Course learning outcomes
- Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical discipline situations.
- Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex psychology, criminology and justice knowledge/problems.
- Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions and responses relevant to psychology, criminology and justice.
- Use digital technologies and psychology, criminology and justice related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
- Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
- Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate psychology, criminology and justice methods.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and scholarship.
- Communicate psychology, criminology and justice knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
Professional Recognition
CourseAccredited by: Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Fees and Scholarships
Fees
- AUD $12,650 - Commonwealth supported estimated 1st year indicative fee 1
Note
1 The 'estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you'll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Some units require the payment of a fee for incidental goods or services required to complete those units. For more information and the full list of incidental fees for courses and units, visit What are Incidental Fees.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
Employment opportunities include case management in the criminal justice system, human resources management, education, rehabilitation, business, mental health, and the administration and provision of social services. Essentially, any job or role that involves understanding and guiding human behaviour, showing empathy and compassion, and displaying skills such as the ability to evaluate the needs of a client, write formal reports, and keep accurate and organised records.
Possible future job titles
Criminology and Justice System Worker, Counsellor, Public Sector Worker, Government Agency Worker, Market Researcher, Children and Family Service Provider, Marketer, Human Resource Worker, Statistician, Mental Health Services Worker
Fees and Scholarships
Fees
- AUD $38,750 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee 1
Note
1 The 'estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, and has been calculated based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for each individual unit you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you'll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Some units require the payment of a fee for incidental goods or services required to complete those units. For more information and the full list of incidental fees for courses and units, visit What are Incidental Fees.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
Employment opportunities include case management in the criminal justice system, human resources management, education, rehabilitation, business, mental health, and the administration and provision of social services. Essentially, any job or role that involves understanding and guiding human behaviour, showing empathy and compassion, and displaying skills such as the ability to evaluate the needs of a client, write formal reports, and keep accurate and organised records.
Possible future job titles
Criminology and Justice System Worker, Counsellor, Public Sector Worker, Government Agency Worker, Market Researcher, Children and Family Service Provider, Marketer, Human Resource Worker, Statistician, Mental Health Services Worker
Need some help deciding what to study?
Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.
Experiences
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This course takes learnings from fields like Psychology, Social Science and Forensics and applies them to the world of crime. ECU Criminology & Justice student Declan Brooks-Crew tells us more.
Experiences
Explore your options
Explore your options through the following media
This course takes learnings from fields like Psychology, Social Science and Forensics and applies them to the world of crime. ECU Criminology & Justice student Declan Brooks-Crew tells us more.
Student stories
Georgia Williams
ECU Psychology, Criminology and Justice graduate
Being able to work on The Innocence Project drew me to ECU
ECU's Psychology and Criminology course offered units no other universities offered, including The Innocence Project. This hands-on project allows us to investigate real cases of alleged wrongful conviction. It has been extremely beneficial to work on this in teams, and use practical skills.
The facilities are excellent and being able to study online is very helpful and convenient. This allowed me to continue my course when I moved interstate temporarily.
The lecturers I had were fantastic; all friendly, approachable and experts in their fields. The entire study experience at ECU has been rewarding, enjoyable and has helped me grow as a person.
Quick guide to uni-speak
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The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national regulator of qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF defines the essential characteristics, including the required learning outcomes, of the different types of qualifications issued across the higher education systems in Australia.
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ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
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CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
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A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
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Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
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If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
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If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
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A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
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We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points - that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
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These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
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An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
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Quick guide to uni-speak
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The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national regulator of qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF defines the essential characteristics, including the required learning outcomes, of the different types of qualifications issued across the higher education systems in Australia.
-
ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
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CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
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A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
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Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
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If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
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If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
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A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
-
We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points - that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
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These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
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An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
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