What you'll learn
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Psychology is a five-year, full-time double degree.
Take your first steps to become a forward-thinking, well-rounded professional within the Australian legal system. Your skills will be bolstered by your understanding of the biological and social influences on human behaviour, as well as how to manage and treat mental health conditions.
You’ll begin by studying the foundations of law. Discover how legal institutions and methods are set up, principles of community-centred practice, and how laws operate within business and economic contexts.
You’ll then explore the key areas of legal studies required for practice in Australia, known as the Priestley 11. Topics include:
- Administrative law
- Civil procedure
- Company law
- Contracts
- Criminal law and procedure
- Equity and trusts
- Evidence
- Federal and state constitutional law
- Professional conduct
- Property
- Torts.
Meanwhile, your psychology topics will cover core psychological concepts that apply to all career specialisations. Explore healthy development throughout the human lifespan. Learn how wellbeing and resilience are influenced by different environments, cultures and contexts. Study cognitive development and global perspectives on mental health. You’ll also learn how to conduct ethical and impactful research.
Build practical skills through every step of your degree. For the law component, you’ll take part in community projects, clinical legal education, internships, study tours and mooting. For the psychology component, you’ll apply your knowledges in an industry placement or project with real-world application.
With a professional and forward-thinking approach underpinned by strong theory and research principles, you’ll graduate with a distinct way of thinking, ready for professional roles across the country.
Double degrees
The following double degrees are also available:
Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of International Relations
Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change.