Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychology
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00279B
Are you interested in a career in Law with a focus on human behaviour? With this double degree youll not only learn how to practice as a lawyer, including courtroom and other skills, but youll also gain skills in analyzing and researching human behaviour and explaining interactions between people and their environment. Its the kind of combination that could open many future career options.
Structure
- 24 Core Law units and 8 Law Elective units
- Plus 12 Core Psychology units.
Subjects
- Legal Reasoning
- Legal Writing and Research
- Contract Law
- Introduction to Psychology
- Psychology of Motivation and Emotion
- Jurisprudence
- Biopsychology, Sensation and Perception
- Social Determinants of Behaviour
- Torts
- Criminal Law
- Property Law
- Fundamentals of Psychological Inquiry
- Psychology of Personality and Individual Differences
- Learning, Memory and Cognition
- Developmental Psychology
- Administrative Law
- Corporations Law
- Equity
- Mental Health and Psychological Interventions
- Evidence
- Law of Trusts
- Advanced Methods of Psychological Inquiry
- Cultural Issues in Psychology
- Applications of Psychological Literacy
- Constitutional Law
- Human Rights Law
- Commercial Practice
- Civil Procedure and Practice
- Family Law
- Statutory Interpretation
- Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Standard entry requirements
- AQF Advanced Diploma or equivalent
- Undergraduate Certificate
- Successfully completed 1 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test
- University Preparation Course
- Indigenous University Orientation Course
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment or
- Associate Degree.
Recognition
Conditionally Accredited by: Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Accredited by: Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA) In-line with accreditation and registration specifications from the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA), this course contains units that require students to undertake invigilated face-to-face written examinations where applicable.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| ECU City | International: $253,750 | No |
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