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Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

ProviderUniversity of the Sunshine Coast
Course code: QTAC011231UniversityStudy area: PsychologyData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJuly 2026 · Sunshine Coast · QLD

Course overview

This double degree provides and in-depth understanding of the motivations and consequences of criminal behaviour, as well as crime-related applications of psychology. Students will examine professional practices of psychology and develop an understanding of the science of psychological research. In this program students will learn about human behaviour, including cognitive, social, perceptual, physiological, intercultural, and abnormal psychologies. They'll understand legal institutions and processes, and examine fair and effective methods of crime prevention. Students will learn to research crime-related issues and develop problem solving skills as they choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling and intelligence, youth justice and restorative justice, homicide and forensic science, and more. For more information, visit Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Criminology and Justice at UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast.

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Career Opportunities
Law enforcement, crime victim support services, intelligence, custodial corrections officer, community corrections officer, criminologist/crime researcher, security/intelligence analyst, probation and parole officer, criminal justice policy officer, child safety officer, criminal justice advocate, human resource manager, youth support officer, disability support officer, customs and border protection officer.

Entry requirements

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Standard entry

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Student profile

Total students40
#2025
Higher education entry<5 · <5%
<5%
School leavers (ATAR)10 · 25.0%
25.0%
Secondary education20 · 50.0%
50.0%
Vocational pathway0 · 0.0%
0.0%
Other entry pathways5 · 12.5%
12.5%
International students<5 · <5%
<5%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • Sunshine CoastQLDJuly 2026
  • Sunshine CoastQLDMarch 2026
  • Sunshine CoastQLD