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.
Meet us at Open Day
People to meet. Places to explore. New ideas to discover. Start planning your Open Day now and learn what’s possible at Swinburne. 10am – 4pm Sunday 30 July, Hawthorn campus.
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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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Illegal, occasionally deadly, and not much fun. What is the frog toxin Kambô and why do people use it?
Kambô is an oozy substance harvested from the defensive skin secretions of the Amazonian giant monkey tree frog. In the traditional medicine of some indigenous peoples of the Amazon, Kambô is applied to superficial burns on the skin of participants to produce an intense purging effect.
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Getting on the same wavelength with community mental health
A new radio program developed by Swinburne's Department of Psychological Services and Radio Eastern FM is making waves in the local community.
Wednesday 20 April 2022
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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