This course is designed for students who wish to pursue further study in the area of psychology, criminology, or justice, or those who wish to be employed within the criminal justice system.

The course equips students with skills in analysing, researching behaviour and explaining interactions between people and their environment.

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, and performing in 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; in particular, this double major of psychology, criminology and justice prepares students for work within the criminal justice system, or for further postgraduate studies in psychology, criminology and justice.

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

Professional Recognition

Accredited by: Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)