Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws
Australian Catholic University
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws combines the study of human behaviour with the study of the law. This double degree is designed to produce well-rounded graduates ready for legal practice and a range of professional careers in an increasingly global environment.
The program combines the study of human behaviour with the study of law. The psychological science component enhances the student’s specialist knowledge by providing a comprehensive understanding of psychology, including behavioural and mental processes. It offers an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) sequence in psychology.
Students who have completed 120 credit points of law units with a grade point average of 5.75 and above may apply to complete an honours degree.
Sydney, Australia
60 Months
AU$ 31,216
IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 94
Compulsory Modules
- Foundations of Psychology
- Applications of Psychology
- Research Design and Statistics I
- Psychological Practice: Theory and Techniques
- Life Span Development
- Research Design and Statistics II
- Abnormal Psychology
- Individual Differences
- Learning and Behaviour
- Cognitive Psychology
- Research Design and Statistics III
- Social Psychology
- Psychological Assessment
- Brain and Behaviour
- Foundations of Law and Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Introduction to Australian Public Law
- Commercial Law
- Business Organisations
- Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Land Law
- Property
- Torts
- Evidence
- Statutory Interpretation
- Legal Theory
- International Law
- Administrative Law
- Constitutional Law
- Equity and Trusts
- Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System), Overall score of 7.0, Individual score of 6.5 for all tests.
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language – Academic) from an Internet based total of 94, achieve a minimum of 24 in writing, 20 in speaking and listening, 19 in reading.
- Unit fee: $3902
- Average first year fee: $31216
- Estimate total cost: $156080
The tuition fees quoted above are for commencing students in the current year who undertake a normal full-time load. The Unit Fee is based on a 10cp unit. Fees are reviewed annually.
Tuition fees for continuing students may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). Students who continue to study beyond the minimum duration will have the relevant annual commencing rate applied to their fees for subsequent study periods.
Completing a Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws is excellent preparation for pursuing a career in areas such as:
- academic
- criminology researcher
- health department researcher
- human resources consultant
- in-house legal counsel for NGOs, community or health service organisations
- legal practitioner (barrister or solicitor)
- policy writer
- psychologist (after further studies)
- training consultant
- private legal practice as a solicitor or barrister
- legal officer in the public sector (for example in federal or state government departments and publicly funded organisations as diverse as national regulatory bodies, universities or public broadcasters)
- in-house counsel to a wide range of organisations from corporations to trade unions
- public interest legal work in community legal centres
- legal research.
within a variety of organisations such as:
- Australian Institute of Criminology
- Centrelink
- Department of Community Service
- Department of Health
- Department of Human Services
- rehabilitation centres.