Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Laws

University of Wollongong

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00102E

A Bachelor of Psychological Science – Bachelor of Laws from UOW equips you with a comprehensive legal education: a world-class degree that provides a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a real-world focus on the essential practical skills and the social and ethical context in which the law operates.Combining Law with Psychological Science allows you to learn the biological and social bases of behaviour, cognition and perception, social and developmental psychology, personality, and applied psychology. This combination gives you an in-depth understanding and reasoning of the human experience that can enhance your skills as a legal practitioner.We believe that practical experience is a vital part of your legal training. We are the only law school in New South Wales that requires you to complete a legal internship, providing highly valued industry experience.We are committed to social justice and providing a legal education that engages with the complexities of law's intersection with society.This double degree delivers a practical and contextual legal education that prepares graduates not only for traditional careers in the legal profession but also for a wide range of careers in government, business and community organisations – as leaders, innovators and problem solvers.

Structure

The Bachelor of Psychological Science - Bachelor of Laws requires the successful completion of 234 credit points as specified below:All compulsory Law subjects for the Bachelor of Laws (114 credit points);30 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws Elective Law Schedule - see Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) for a list of elective subjects;78 credit points of Psychology subjects in accordance with the table below;A minimum of 12 credit points of elective subjects from the Psychological Science degree or General Schedule.Students who complete an extended program in psychology are eligible to apply for the one year honours program to confer the Bachelor of Psychological Science with honours. To see the requirements for the extended psychology program, and for entry into the honours program, please see below. The extended Psychology program will require students to exceed the normal total credit point requirements for the degree. Students should carefully plan their sequence of study and, if necessary, seek academic advice.Students interested in studying this degree part-time should consult with the Law Head of Students by contacting askuow@uow.edu.au;Students commencing in Spring will undertake their first session in the Bachelor of Psychological Science, before completing their first year of Law in their second year of enrolment.Students can complete LLB3396 Legal Internship Program once the pre-requisite requirements are satisfied. Students should refer to the School of Law for further information on opportunities.

Subjects

  • Law
  • Psychology

Standard entry requirements

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.

Recognition

By completing your law degree at UOW, you are completing an academic qualification that is recognised for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). For further details on NSW admissions, visit the Legal Profession Admission Board website: http://www.lpab.justice.nsw.gov.au/

Study pathways

Bachelor of Laws Honours is awarded on the basis of superior performance throughout the course and in the Legal Research Project. LLB (Honours by Research) or Joint Honours by Research is also available as an additional year to meritorious students.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Wollongong International: $170,352 Yes
  • Full-time : 5 years

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