Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)/Law

UNSW Sydney

Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00098G

This dual degree provides an opportunity for students wishing to study law, who also have an interest in Psychology, to pursue both interests. In particular, students are able to study Psychology at Honours level and achieve professional recognition of that degree. The Law courses satisfy the requirements for the award of the professional LLB degree. The Fourth Year program in Psychology (typically taken in the fifth year of the combined program) meets the requirements of a fourth year towards provisional registration as a psychologist nationally and associate membership in the Australian Psychological Society.

Structure

In this dual degree program, students must successfully complete 288 UOC, including 144 UOC for the BPsych(Hons) and 144 UOC for the LLB. Total Unit Requirements Law compulsory courses - 96 UOC Law prescribed elective - 6 UOC Law elective courses - 42 UOC Psychology Courses - 144 UOC - please see below for further detail Total 288 UOC

Subjects

  • Laws
  • Psychology

Standard entry requirements

  • Domestic: Year 12 or equivalent + LAT
  • International: Year 12 or equivalent.

Recognition

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is an undergraduate law degree that is recognised as satisfying the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW. The Fourth Year program of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (typically taken in the fifth year of the dual program) meets the requirements of a fourth year towards provisional registration as a psychologist nationally and associate membership in the Australian Psychological Society.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Kensington No

Fee comments

Campuses: Kensington.

The above are estimated tuition fees for students commencing in 2019.

Further information

Your Law dual degree will open up a wide range of career opportunities in myriad fields. The skills you will gain at UNSW Law are highly transferrable. Employers seek out our graduates for their critical thinking and analytical skills. When it comes to your career, there will be any number of options available to you. This dual degree combination provides excellent preparation for careers in criminology, dispute resolution and negotiation, where an understanding of both law and psychology are beneficial.

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