The University of Adelaide

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Criminology)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Are you fascinated by the human mind? Do you wonder what motivates our behavior?

Psychological science investigates the way people think, behave, feel, and learn. It studies processes of the human mind— including personality, intelligence, and memory—so that we can better understand ourselves. Study at South Australia's #1 university for Psychology.

The Bachelor of Psychological Science is a flexible degree with a variety of elective courses available. Students can choose their courses based on general interest or to broaden their major.

Criminology

To fulfill the requirement for the Criminology major, you must complete 24 units of study with:

  • Two courses (6 units) at level I
  • Three courses (9 units) at level II
  • Two courses (9 units) at level III, including the capstone

Note: Prior to 2016 some of the Level III courses had Level II (2xxx) course codes. If you have completed one of these courses in 2014 or 2015 you cannot enroll in it again. Any courses with 2xxx code completed prior to 2016 will still be counted towards Level III requirements for this major.

LEVEL I Units
  • S1 CRIM 1002 Crime and Criminal Justice 3
  • S2 CRIM 1001 Understanding Criminology 3
LEVEL II
  • S1 CRIM 2001 Advanced Criminological Theory 3
  • S2 SOCI 2012 Introduction to Social Research 3
  • Choose 3 units from one of the following:
    • S1 ANTH 2036 Anthropology of Violence and Crime 3
    • N/A 2023 CRIM 2003 Criminology Across Borders^ 3
    • S1 CRIM 2004 Cyber Crime and Cyber Deviance^ 3
    • N/A 2023 GEND 2016/OL Encountering Human Rights: Global Citizenship II^ 3
    • S2 GEND 2020/OL Gender and Crime 3
    • N/A 2023 PHIL 2031 Crime and Punishment 3
    • N/A 2023 POLIS 2001 The Politics of Crime and Justice 3
    • N/A 2023 POLIS 2109 The Ethics of War and Peace^ 3
    • S1 POLIS 2133 Security, Justice and Rights 3
LEVEL III: NOTE – Students who completed 6 units at Level 2 in 2019 or prior, you will need to do the capstone course plus 2 courses/6 units from the list below to 12 units.

Capstone (compulsory)

  • S2 CRIM 3002 Criminological Research 6

And 3 units from the following:

  • S1/S2 ARTSEXP 3003 Workplace Experience III 3
  • S2 CRIM 3001 Contemporary Issues in Criminology 3

Delivery mode

The University of Adelaide offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Locations
  • The University of Adelaide, Adelaide

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $26,940 $129,000 Fees are based on full-time study.

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Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $26,940 $129,000

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Criminology) will prepare you for the following role.

Forensic Psychologist

A Forensic Psychologist applies psychological principles within the legal and criminal justice systems to understand criminal behaviour and support...

Avg yearly income $109,200
Entry barriers Low

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