Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00109J

Within this combined degree program, students study a combination of psychological science and law courses over a period of five years full-time. On completion of the first three years students will have completed all the required courses for the Bachelor of Psychological Science degree. In the final two years of the combined degree program students complete the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and may enrol in these two years on a less than full time basis.Students completing this combined degree meet the academic requirement to practise law in NSW, and acquire skills and knowledge through their psychological science studies. Psychological science is a fascinating area which examines the cause of human behaviour. This understanding is then used to solve practical problems that will positively impact the lives of others. Students wishing to practise Law must also complete postgraduate professional training approved by the Legal Profession Admission Board. Alternatively, students completing this degree may apply for entry to the Bachelor of Laws/Diploma of Legal Practice program which allows immediate admission to legal practice on graduation.

Structure

• Students are required to complete a total of, but no more than, 400 units, comprised of the following: 320 units of core courses
• 80 units of laws directed courses.

Subjects

• Law, psychology

Standard entry requirements

• Year 12
• Selection based on ATAR or equivalent

Recognition

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council

Study pathways

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

Study information

Bachelor of Science

The University of Melbourne

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Murdoch University

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Edith Cowan University ECU

Bachelor of Science

RMIT University

Master of Clinical Psychology

University of Canberra

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours)

University of Canberra