Bachelor of Psychological Science (Criminology)

About the course

This major in the Bachelor of Psychological Science explores how people think, feel and behave, and applies scientific approaches to understanding wellbeing and mental health. You’ll build foundational psychology knowledge and research literacy, while examining criminology-related issues and human behaviour in justice contexts. Study on campus at Wollongong with options to progress through full-time or part-time enrolment in an undergraduate psychology degree. The programme explores human behaviour, research methods, and applied psychology for community and organisational settings.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level roles where understanding behaviour is valuable, including community and youth services, justice and corrections support, case management, research assistance, and wellbeing or program coordination in government and not-for-profits. The criminology focus supports work across crime prevention, rehabilitation and policy support settings. Outcomes vary by further study and accreditation pathways within a Bachelor-level psychology discipline. Preparing graduates for human resources support, community services, and psychology-related graduate pathways.

Entry requirements

ATAR 75 or IB 28.00.

Living Costs in Wollongong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)