Bachelor of Psychology / Bachelor of Criminology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Technology Sydney

Program Overview

This dual-degree program at UTS blends psychology and criminology to help you understand why people behave the way they do and what drives criminal activity. It’s perfect for curious, people-focused students who want to make a real-world impact in mental health, justice, or crime prevention while gaining strong research and analytical skills.

Curriculum Structure:

Year 1:
You’ll start by exploring the foundations of human behaviour and the social forces behind crime. Courses like Introduction to Psychology A, Developmental Psychology, and Introduction to Criminology give you hands-on experience observing and analysing human behaviour, while also building critical thinking skills you’ll use throughout your studies.

Year 2:
In your second year, you’ll dive deeper into psychological processes and criminal behaviour patterns. Subjects such as Research Methods in Psychology, Mental Health Conditions and Psychological Wellbeing, and Criminology: Crime and Society help you practice evaluating evidence, understanding mental health, and examining the societal impacts of crime.

Year 3:
This year focuses on applying your knowledge in practical settings. You’ll engage with courses like Health Psychology, Perception and Cognition, and Criminology: Law, Justice and Policy, giving you the chance to analyse case studies, conduct research projects, and see how psychological principles inform crime prevention strategies.

Year 4:
In your final year, you consolidate your expertise and prepare for professional life. Subjects like Psychology Career Readiness, Individual Differences and Psychological Assessment, and advanced criminology electives help you develop real-world skills in interviewing, assessment, and case management, readying you for roles in justice, social services, or the first steps toward professional psychology accreditation.

Focus Areas: Psychology, criminology, criminal behaviour, mental health, social impact.
Learning Outcomes: Conduct research, assess behaviour, understand crime, and apply practical strategies in justice and mental health contexts.
Professional Alignment (Accreditation): This course provides the foundational competencies required for progression toward professional psychology accreditation while preparing you for a range of crime and justice-related careers.
Reputation (Employability Rankings): UTS is highly regarded for its real-world focus, consistently ranking among the top universities globally for graduate employability in QS and THE rankings, making your degree respected both in Australia and internationally.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The Bachelor of Psychology/Bachelor of Criminology at UTS is built to immerse you in real-world understanding of human behaviour and crime, giving you hands-on skills that employers value. From day one, you engage with practical social science knowledge that prepares you to assess, measure, and respond to criminal behaviour and its social impacts. The program blends psychology’s insight into human thinking with criminology’s focus on crime prevention and justice, ensuring you graduate with experience in applying theory to real situations. With strong industry connections and applied learning embedded throughout, you’re not just studying concepts—you’re practising them:

Industry engagement across government, law enforcement, criminal justice, corrections, border protection, and community organisations
Practical training in interviewing, risk assessment, and case management within criminological and justice settings
Exposure to contemporary local and global criminology issues through applied projects and case studies
Skill development in psychological research, assessment, and career readiness to support a pathway to professional psychology accreditation

This combination ensures your learning is grounded, career-ready, and deeply connected to real-world social and criminal justice challenges.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Progression & Future Opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychology Bachelor of Criminology are well-prepared to step into roles where understanding human behaviour and crime is central. Typical career paths include roles in law enforcement, criminal justice, corrections, community crime prevention, and the broader social services sector. You’ll leave with practical skills that employers value, including interviewing, risk assessment, and case management.

Here’s what this means for you:

UTS employability support: Access tailored career guidance, industry mentoring, and workshops through the UTS Careers Service to help you transition smoothly into the workforce.
Industry engagement: Throughout the course, you’ll work with government, law enforcement, and community organisations, gaining insights and connections that can open doors to real-world opportunities.
Accreditation pathway: Completing this degree provides the first step toward APAC Level 1 accreditation, moving you toward becoming a professionally accredited psychologist.
Graduate outcomes: Graduates have the practical knowledge to work in crime prevention, enforcement, or broader social policy roles, giving you flexibility in career options.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this dual degree, you can continue your studies in professional psychology, criminology, or related fields. UTS offers pathways into honours programs in psychology, postgraduate courses in forensic psychology, criminology, or criminal justice, and research degrees through the Graduate School of Health. These pathways allow you to deepen your expertise and open doors to advanced roles or professional accreditation in your chosen field.