Course Level
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Psychological Studies
This five-year double degree lets you combine a law qualification with psychological studies. You’ll gain a global and social-justice perspective and an understanding of human behaviour, motivation, relationships, communication and cognitive processes. You’ll examine how the mind works and develop broad legal knowledge, gaining the analytical skills to understand yourself and your clients. This course prepares you for jobs where there is an interaction between the law, psychology and mental health. You’ll also be on the pathway to work as a lawyer or psychologist.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
City Campus | Full-time - 5 years | N/A | 85.5 |
Footscray Park | Full-time - 5 years | N/A | 85.5 |
Online-Campus | Full-time - 5 years | N/A | 85.5 |
Structure
To attain the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Studies will be required to complete 480 credit points
Subjects
- Law
- Psychology
Entry requirements
- Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English. PLUS: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Economics, any History, Legal Studies, Australian Politics, Global Politics or Psychology.
Recognition
Victorian Legal Admissions Board, Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Study Pathways
Advanced standing may be granted for appropriate prior studies at an AQF 7 level for law units and psychological studies units (where undertaken in an APAC accredited course or international equivalent).
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