Learning about the different areas of psychology and the guidance from my uni lecturers really helped me choose the career that suited me. I now work in corrective services and really enjoy assessing cases and delivering treatment and maintenance programs. Robyn Perrior, Bachelor of Behavioural Science graduate This double degree integrates two highly sought after areas. Explore topics including: crimes of violence, environmental criminology, Indigenous justice, official corruption, transnational crime and forensic psychology. Learn how to understand human behaviours, and apply your skills in challenging situations where knowledge of the human response is essential. Combine justice, criminology, policing, policy, governance and psychology in one package. Major in either policy and governance or criminology and policing. Take the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.

The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) provides the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist and an excellent foundation for careers in a wide range of related areas. Our psychology graduates have analytical, research and interpersonal skills that equip them for many professional areas, including: education human resources market research organisational development policing health human services and counselling. To pursue a career as a registered psychologist, you must complete further study to gain registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. The Bachelor of Justice will equip you for a wide variety of employment in public policy development, criminal justice institutions such as police, security and intelligence agencies, corrections, rehabilitation services and family services. Past graduates have developed successful careers in: policy development for government and non-government organisations state and federal law enforcement intelligence correctional services private security defence services and customs criminology advocacy (including women’s, youth and children’s advocacy) human rights and anti-discrimination. The Bachelor of Justice is highly regarded by the Australian Federal Police, Queensland Police Service and all law enforcement agencies. Many of our justice graduates gain employment in these services