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What to expect in a criminal psychology degree
A criminal psychology degree will teach you to understand why people make antisocial choices. You’ll learn how to apply key psychological principles to the actions of criminals, while analysing the why, what, how and when behind their decisions.
While criminal psychology is centred on offenders and how they think, you’ll also explore the consequences of criminal behavior. Expect to cover theory and key principles associated with criminology, justice studies and related law, ensuring you graduate with a well-rounded and multidisciplinary understanding of human behaviour, crime and criminal profiling.
Public policy highlights
- Examine the delivery of policy programs.
- Explore links between evidence, policy and practice.
- Learn how public policy reform can be influenced.
Public policy specialisations
- Understand how to engage stakeholders during the policy formation process.
- Explore the potential and limits of public policy.
- Communicate and explain new and existing policy to communities.
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