Overview
Your career in social justice
Unlock your potential to lead social change in a career that helps create just, socially aware, responsible communities.
This combination of an accredited psychology major with an applied criminology major prepares you for a variety of roles where dealing with people is paramount.
Have you ever wondered why people engage in offending behavior? In this degree, you will develop an understanding of the psychology of crime, be able to conduct forensic interviews and provide case management for offenders, victims and clients with complex needs.
You’ll learn key communication, risk assessment, behavioral analysis and research skills and gain a strong understanding of psychological theories and practice.
On completion of the degree you will have developed the emotional and intellectual resources required for a challenging but rewarding career in the justice and human services fields.
Building block to psychology
This degree can be used a first step to becoming a psychologist. To become a psychologist, you need to complete further study at honours and master levels.
Career
Use your strong understanding of psychological theories and practice to become a front line justice worker.
As a graduate, you'll be ready to influence and shape legal, social and ethical issues in the field.
You’ll be prepared to meet the challenges of working in customs, corrections, child protection, welfare and youth services in justice organisations. For example, you could work for Victoria Police, Corrections Victoria, the Department of Justice and Regulation, and the Department of Human Services.
This degree also provides the academic foundations for those wishing to pursue a career in various areas of psychology, including clinical, educational, organisational, developmental and forensic psychology.
Careers roles include:
- victim support officer
- police officer
- investigator
- corrections officer
- drug and alcohol support services worker
- policy writer
- customs and immigration officer
- crime analyst
- security analyst
- indigenous services liaison.
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum 70% average (check calculator below).
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognized post-secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.
