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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

  • 19% international / 81% domestic

Bachelor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice

  • Bachelor

If you're interested in the human mind, especially the kind that turns to crime, this might be your course.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
W73, 0100523
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Fees
$17,000 per year / $51,000 total
International Fees
$40,850 per year / $122,550 total

About this course

If you're interested in the human mind, especially the kind that turns to crime, this might be your course.

It's more focused on psychology than our Bachelor of Criminology and Justice and will suit you best if you're thinking of further study in psychology or criminology or if you're thinking about employment within the criminal justice system. Are you ready?

Note: When you graduate, you'll have a pathway to Honours and postgraduate studies, leading to registration as a psychologist.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

If you're interested in the human mind, especially the kind that turns to crime, this might be your course.

It's more focused on psychology than our Bachelor of Criminology and Justice and will suit you best if you're thinking of further study in psychology or criminology or if you're thinking about employment within the criminal justice system. Are you ready?

Note: When you graduate, you'll have a pathway to Honours and postgraduate studies, leading to registration as a psychologist.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Entry requirements

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • AQF Cert IV;
    • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Undergraduate Certificate;
    • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • University Preparation Course;*
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
    • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

    For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
    • University Preparation Course;
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Study locations

Online

Joondalup

Online

Career pathways

Career Opportunities

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. Essentially, 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.

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

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
84%
Overall satisfaction
84%
Skill scale
72%
Teaching scale
77.5%
Employed full-time
$72k
Average salary