Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Laws
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00004G
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 your 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.
Structure
400 credit points. You will complete 80 hours pro bono experience (after your first year) which will count as credit towards the compulsory community engagement unit (10 cp).
Subjects
- Law
- Psychology
Standard entry requirements
- To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent. New South Wales Prerequisites: English (Standard) (Band 3) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Band 4)
- Victoria Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 25 in any other English.
Recognition
This course has been specifically developed to meet the requirements for admission to practice law in Victoria and New South Wales, and is recognised for admission as a legal practitioner in other States and Territories in Australia. This course is currently accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and approved by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) as a suitable program of study for the purpose of registration as a psychologist. Please note that a minimum six-year sequence of education and training in psychology is required for an individual to become eligible for general registration as a psychologist in Australia.
Study pathways
Bachelor degree graduates may be eligible to progress to Honours study or to a range of postgraduate coursework programs, e.g. Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma and, through them and/or with relevant work experience, to Master's degree programs.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Melbourne (St Patrick's) | International: $156,080 | No |
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| North Sydney (MacKillop) | International: $156,080 | No |
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Further information
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.
