
Bachelor of Forensic Psychological Science
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Unravel the psychology behind crime in Australia’s first ever undergraduate forensic psychology degree. Become an expert in the intersection of psychology and the law. Grounded in deep knowledge of developmental psychology, neuroscience and mental health disorders, you’ll learn how to influence courtroom outcomes, reshape rehabilitative programs and protect vulnerable populations. Graduate ready to excel in careers in policing, courts, corrections, youth justice and child protective services.
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Hawthorn
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 119097J
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Course overview
Unravel the psychology behind crime in Australia’s first ever undergraduate forensic psychology degree. Become an expert in the intersection of psychology and the law. Grounded in deep knowledge of developmental psychology, neuroscience and mental health disorders, you’ll learn how to influence courtroom outcomes, reshape rehabilitative programs and protect vulnerable populations. Graduate ready to excel in careers in policing, courts, corrections, youth justice and child protective services.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Swinburne undergraduate academic requirements depend on the selected course and overseas qualification and are assessed at application. The international entry tool publishes the applicable country and course requirement. 2. Course- and country-specific academic requirement; prerequisites; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Swinburne undergraduate academic requirements depend on the selected course and overseas qualification and are assessed at application. The international entry tool publishes the applicable country and course requirement.
Additional entry requirement
Course- and country-specific academic requirement; prerequisites; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Hawthorn | — | — | $42,220per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Forensic Psychological Scienceswinburne.edu.au
- Swinburne University of Technologyswinburne.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International Postgraduate Course Guide 2027Official source
- International Undergraduate Course Guide 2027Official source
- Entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

