Psychology and Forensic Science
Peeling back the layers and revealing how behaviour leads to crime is not only fascinating, it helps drive change and reform in the justice system and provides grounding for new ways to fight crime.
With our criminal and forensic psychology courses, you’ll develop specialist knowledge, and analytical and research skills. You’ll become equipped to work within the system — and have the opportunity to change it for the better.
A new generation of psychologists brings new ways of thinking. Forensic psychology courses at Swinburne gives you the tools to think differently — both in clinical and forensic contexts.
Browse our courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR calculator and more.
Browse our Psychology and Forensic Science courses
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How to become a professional psychologist
At Swinburne, we offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate psychology degrees that are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Our APAC-accredited degrees support the path to becoming a fully registered psychologist, as determined by the Psychology Board of Australia.
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Michelle's placement story
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Bachelor of Health Science (Professional) student Michelle was responsible for assisting with the research process from idea to publication and dissemination.
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What does the ‘common good’ actually mean? Our research found common ground across the political divide
Some topics are hard to define. They are nebulous; their meanings are elusive. Topics relating to morality fit this description. So do those that are subjective, meaning different things to different people in different contexts. In our recently published paper, we targeted the nebulous concept of the “common good”.
Tuesday 23 January 2024 -
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Insomnia and mental disorders are linked. But exactly how is still a mystery
The 2004 movie The Machinist gives us a striking depiction, albeit a fictional one, of the psychological effects of chronic insomnia. When people don’t have enough sleep, their memory and concentration are impaired in the short term. They are also less able to regulate their emotions.
Friday 20 October 2023
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"During my course I had the opportunity to work as a forensic psychology research assistant, which was an amazing experience. I worked alongside psychology academics on studies investigating many aspects of procedural justice, mental health and jury decision-making."
Laura , Studying Psychology and Forensic Science