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Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
Category: Degree
Specifications
省份/城市
Australia
授课语言
English
课程领域
Law
开课
Feb
开课
Jul
课程
Degree
国家
Australia
骞村害瀛垂
Between RM 100k - 150k
Details
Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology - Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) · Melbourne City
Duration
3 Years
Mode
Physical
Campus
Melbourne City
Medium
English
Intake
Feb, Jul
Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) — a 3-year, full-time bachelor degree at the Melbourne City campus in Australia. Learn how people, policies and communities shape offending and justice, and build practical skills to support change across courts, corrections, and community settings. International students from Malaysia and across Asia can apply for February and July intakes.
Indicative total fees are AU$ 118,150 (tuition + application fee), with live AUD to MYR conversion in the fee breakdown below. Figures are illustrative — your final amount follows Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)’s official fee schedule for your intake year.
RMIT is ranked 251–300 in the world and #12 in Australia for Psychology in QS World University Rankings by Subject. Close links with courts, police, corrections, justice and community agencies shape what and how you learn.
What you will study: core criminology and psychology subjects including criminal psychology, foundations of criminology and psychology, forensic interviewing, research methods, case management, forensic psychology, and psychopathology, plus program option courses across justice, law, and psychology electives, and a university elective.
Entry requirements: pathways include ATAR 60.35, UEC 2.2 / B4, STPM GPA 2.33, A Levels 7 points (three subjects), and IB Diploma 25. English proficiency such as IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) is required. Scholarships are assessed case by case — contact our advisors for guidance.
Career outcomes include probation officer, intelligence analyst, victim support worker, youth justice caseworker, criminologist, and psychologist.
Study at RMIT’s Melbourne City campus — a practice-oriented learning environment in central Melbourne with strong justice and community industry links. Plan to apply at least three months before your course start; allow about one month for your offer letter and sufficient time to lodge your Australian student visa before you travel.
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Why this course & university?
251–300 in the world · #12 in Australia
For Psychology, RMIT ranks 251–300 globally and #12 in Australia in QS World University Rankings by Subject.
People, policy & justice
Learn how people, policies and communities shape offending and justice, and build the skills to support meaningful change.
Practical forensic & case skills
Build career-ready skills: forensic interviews, risk assessment, complex case management, and communication with offenders, victims and diverse clients.
Justice agency industry links
RMIT has close links with courts, police, corrections, justice and community agencies that shape what and how you learn — with more career and study pathways than a single-discipline degree.
About the Campus
Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) is taught at the Melbourne City campus — home to justice and psychology teaching, industry partners across courts and community agencies, and a practice-focused learning environment for criminology and psychology careers.
Entry Requirements
Minimum academic requirements vary by qualification. Select your pathway below. English test scores are in the next section; for scholarships, see Contact Us.
ATAR
60.35
UEC
2.2 / B4 overall percentile for Senior Middle. 4-point GPA: A1/A2 = 4.00, B3/B4 = 3.00, B5/B6 = 2.00, C7/C8 = 1.00
STPM
GPA of 2.33 (C+ average), cumulative GPA
A Levels
7 points from 3 A Level subjects (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1)
Other Qualifications
IB Diploma 25 · Contact Us
English Language Requirements
IELTS
Minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL iBT
Minimum overall score of 79 (Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21)
Pearson (PTE)
Minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)
Minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component
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Fee estimate (AUD → RM)
Core fees are shown in Australian dollars (AUD). Ringgit (MYR) equivalents use a live AUD/MYR rate. Figures are illustrative only. Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) typically reviews tuition each year; expect an estimated 5–10% annual increase — always use the latest official tuition on your offer or fee schedule.
Tuition fee breakdown
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Indicative total payable
AU$ 118,150
Indicative total payable
Indicative totals above are not a quote. Tuition and related fees follow the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)’s current published schedule for your intake year. For scholarships, contact us. MYR equivalents use the live rate shown above.
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Programme Structure
The Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology is completed over 3 years of full-time study at the Melbourne City campus, with February and July intakes. Expand each section for core subjects, program options, and electives.
Core
The Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology at RMIT University is a three-year double-discipline degree taught at the Melbourne City campus. Core study moves from foundations of criminology, psychology, and law and human rights through criminological theory, biological, developmental, social and cognitive psychology, research methods, forensic interviewing, case management practice, forensic psychology, and criminal behaviour analysis. You also complete psychological assessment, psychopathology and models of intervention, and professional practices with a cross-cultural focus. Together these subjects build the knowledge base for justice, corrections, and psychology-related careers in Australia and internationally.
- Criminal Psychology
- Foundations of Criminology
- Foundations of Psychology
- Introduction to Law and Human Rights
- Criminological Theory
- Principles of Psychology
- Forensics Interviewing
- Biological Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Case Management Practice
- Forensics Psychology
- Philosophy and Methodology of Psychology
- Professional Practices and Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Criminal Behaviour Analysis
- Psychological Assessment and Individual Differences
- Psychopathology and Models of Intervention
Program Option Courses
Program option courses let you specialise across criminal justice, law, corrections, mediation, policing, victimology, youth justice, Indigenous studies, digital criminology, and applied psychology topics while keeping the Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology as your primary qualification. Options are selected within the programme structure when you plan later-year enrolments and can include field projects or internships where available. Confirm prerequisites and credit-point rules with an advisor so your February or July study plan stays on track for graduation at Melbourne City.
- Alternate Dispute Resolution
- Applied Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples
- Arbitration
- Civil Obligations
- Introduction to Civil Procedure
- Community Based Corrections
- Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
- Corrections
- Contemporary Sentencing
- Crime Prevention
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Law Investigation and Procedure
- Criminology and Justice Studies Field Project
- Deviance, Control and Conflict
- Digital Criminology
- Drug Related Crime
- Evidence and Proof in Litigation
- Family, Society and the Law
- Forensics Studies
- Policing
- Global Crime
- Indigenous Studies
- Information Law and Society
- International Human Rights and Law
- Introduction to Applied Human Rights
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Criminology and Justice Internship
- Labour Relations Law
- Miscarriages of Justice
- The Practice of Mediation
- Professional Internship
- Psychology of Everyday Thinking
- Psychology of Social Life
- Psychology of Stress
- The Sociology of Drug Use
- Intersectional Criminology
- Terrorism and Society
- Therapeutic Jurisprudence
- Understanding Conflict and Mediation
- Personal Identity and Community
- Victimology
- Welfare Law
- Working with Clients with Co-existing disorders
- Youth Justice Systems
Electives
A university elective sits inside the Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology structure so you can sample a subject beyond the core and program option lists while still meeting course rules. Electives are chosen during subject planning with your advisor rather than listed as a separate marketing block. Balance credit points and prerequisites so the elective strengthens your justice or psychology pathway without delaying graduation at RMIT Melbourne City.
- University Elective
Future Career Prospects
Main Directions
- Probation Officer
- Intelligence Analyst
- Victim Support Worker
- Youth Justice Caseworker
- Criminologist
- Psychologist
Estimated application deadline
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) offers February and July intakes for this degree. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start — earlier is better for international students.
February intake
Apply at least 3 months before course start
Illustrative planning window — confirm your intake’s exact closing date with us or the university.
July intake
Apply at least 3 months before course start
Illustrative planning window — confirm your intake’s exact closing date with us or the university.
Offer letter
Allow about 1 month after a complete application
Timing varies by document completeness; we help you submit a complete file the first time.
Student visa
Apply well before you travel
Start your Australian student visa once you have your offer — do not wait until the last minute. We guide timeline and documents.
Official source: Intake dates and closing deadlines are set by Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and may change. Always verify on the official application channel before you commit.
Melbourne monthly living expenses
Estimates for studying in Melbourne (monthly). The Australian Government advises international students to budget at least AUD 30,000 per year for living costs — about AUD 2,500 per month on average. The bands below split that benchmark across rent, food, Myki transport, mobile, and personal spend. Figures are in AUD first, with MYR from the same live rate as the fee section.
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- Aim to reach out at least 3 months before your target intake (February or July) so English tests, transcripts, offer processing, and your visa can be lined up in time.
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