Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
The combination of Law and Psychology reflect the day-to-day challenges of the legal profession and the growing role of psychology in numerous legal, forensic, and criminal processes. Completion of this double degree prepares graduates for careers in both professions, and opens possibilities for employment in various allied disciplines and the public sector. A further fourth year of study is required in Psychology to obtain provisional registration as a psychologist in Australia.
Structure
Credit Points: 1200
Subjects
- LAWS1006 Legal Research and Writing
- LAWS1005 Legal Foundations
- BLAW1003 Indigenous Peoples, Law and Justice
- LAWS1004 Business, Law and Regulation
- LAWS1000 Introduction to Contract Law
- LAWS1001 Advanced Contract Law
- LAWS1002 Introduction to Tort Law
- LAWS1003 Advanced Tort Law
- CONS2000 Constitutional Law
- CRIM2000 Fundamentals of Criminal Law
- LAWS2009 Statutory Interpretation
- LAWS2000 Property Law Principles
- LAWS2002 Administrative Law
- CRIM2001 Criminal Responsibility and Procedures
- BLAW3015 Evidence
- LAWS2001 Real Property Law
- LAWS2003 Principles of Equity
- LAWS2005 Corporate Law
- LAWS3009 Civil Procedure
- BLAW3014 Professional Responsibility
- LAWS2004 Trusts
- BLAW3009 Energy Governance
- BLAW3011 Native Title Law and Policy
- BLAW3012 Environmental Law and Policy
- FAMI2000 Family Law
- LAWS2006 Mooting
- LAWS2007 Comparative Law
- LAWS2008 European Union Law
- LAWS2010 Public International Law
- LAWS2011 Legal Internship
- LAWS3000 Intellectual Property
- LAWS3001 International Commercial Law
- LAWS3002 Corporate Governance
- LAWS3003 Employment Law
- LAWS3004 Competition Law and Policy
- LAWS3005 Legal Clinic
- LAWS3006 Law Review
- LAWS3007 Private International Law
- LAWS3011 Alternative Dispute Resolution
- LAWS3012 Australian Taxation Law in Practice
- LAWS3013 Construction Law
- LAWS3014 Human Rights Law
- LAWS3015 Occupational Health and Safety Law
- LAWS3016 Principles of Australian Taxation Law
- LAWS3017 Advanced Legal Research
- LAWS3018 Consumer Law and Policy
- LAWS3019 Comparative Aboriginal Issues
- LAWS3020 Special Topics in Law
- LAWS3022 Special Topics in Law (Ghent)
- LAWS3023 Forensic Advocacy
- LAWS3024 Current Topics in Law
- LAWS3025 Law and Technology
- LAWS3026 Information Governance and Emerging Technologies
- MDDU-PSYCH Psychology Double Degree Major (LLB/BSc)
Standard entry requirements
- Attained an ATAR of 90 or completed 8 or more undergraduate level units with a course weighted average (CWA) of 70% or above or
- Attained an ATAR of 90 or completed an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent with a CWA of 65% or above or
- Attained an ATAR of 90 or completed an Australian masters degree with a CWA of 70% or above.
Recognition
Legal Practice Board of Western Australia; Australian Psychology Accreditation Council
Study pathways
Graduates may qualify for entry to a Bachelor Degree with Honours and some Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtin Perth | International: $216,081 |
| No |
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