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Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science

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Course code: VTAC2100211231UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Explore the close connections between crime and the human mind and its effects on behaviour with La Trobe's multidisciplinary Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science. Understand crime in its broader social context and how individual and social responses are shaped by gender, race, power and money. Establish a grounding in psychology, exploring theories on individuals, groups and whole societies. Learn how experiences and incentives impact behaviour and how this knowledge can be applied to key issues in criminal justice. By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science, you will: investigate the complex causes of crime, principles of crime prevention and policy, and how social factors intersect with our criminal justice system explore the role of courts, police, prisons and how deviance and crime are understood by different parts of society develop valuable expertise in cognitive, developmental, social, abnormal, clinical and health psychology get on-the-job experience with work placement opportunities at organisations like the Victims of Crime Tribunal have the flexibility to study online, on campus or a mix of both graduate ready to apply for membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the prerequisites to apply for Honours in psychology, with potential to pursue postgraduate study and registration as a psychologist.

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Regional Adjustment

Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard - Remoteness Area (ASGS-RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment.

For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) .

Subject adjustment

A study score of 25 in Health and Human Development, any Humanities, any Information Technology, Legal Studies, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study.

A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study.

Overall maximum of 12 points.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).

Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

For further information go to La Trobe University SEAS information and the La Trobe University website

Recent Year 12 graduates

Open Access Pathway subjects

Successful completion of one of the following four Criminology Open Access Pathway subjects :

  • LST1LOJ - LAW AND (DIS)ORDER
  • LCR1ALS - INTRODUCTION TO THE AUSTRALIAN LEGAL SYSTEM
  • LCR1CSS - CRIMINOLOGY SKILLS
  • LST1UNC - UNDERSTANDING CRIME

and

Successful completion of one of the following four Psychological Science Open Access Pathway subjects :

  • PSY1BAM Introductory psychology: brain and mind
  • PSY1SFP Scientific foundations of psychology
  • PSY1PAC Introductory psychology: people and culture
  • PSY1APP Applied psychology

Applicants with Higher Education study

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

VTAC Personal Statement

Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process.

This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying.

Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application

Work Recognition

Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.

English language test selection

Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent.

Refer to Language requirements for further information.

Applicants with VET study

Applicants with work and life experience
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.

References

Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.

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