Victoria University (VU)

Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Studies

Study the motivations that underpin criminal acts, and gain the knowledge needed to make a difference in the community, with the Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Studies at Victoria University. This four-year double degree combines the core units of the Bachelor of Criminology and the Bachelor of Psychology. Drawing on key themes in criminology and psychology, you'll gain the expertise needed to understand and solve real problems in the community. You'll study important subject areas, such as: policing and offending criminal justice system human rights corporate crime history of criminal law and trials victims, justice and the law history, theories and practice of psychology clinical aspects of psychology. Through completion of the psychology major, you'll gain a strong understanding of human behaviour and emotions to complement your knowledge of criminal behaviour and motivations. As part of this course, you'll get practical experience in a fieldwork placement unit, where you will consolidate and apply the knowledge and skills gained in your studies.