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About the course
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.
Career outcome
Prepare for a successful career in settings such as policing, corrections, crime prevention and advocacy, forensics, intelligence, juvenile justice, customs and policy development. Possible career options include:criminologist or crime analystpsychologistcorrections officerforensic psychologistcase manager, justice worker or youth workerspecialist police officer*intelligence officer or analystrehabilitation workervictim advocatecourt officer, registrar or paralegal.*Dependent on completing police training and internal promotion.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
