Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - Bachelor of Laws
University of Wollongong
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00102E
A Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) – Bachelor of Laws from UOW will equip 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 a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), you will attain knowledge of 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 Arts (Psychology) - Bachelor of Laws requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as specified below:All compulsory Law subjects for the Bachelor of Laws as set out in the table below (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;Compulsory Psychology subjects as specified below (78 credit points);6 credit points selected from the approved list of 100 level subjects from the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities;a minimum of 12 credit points of elective subjects from the Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities.Please note:Students in this degree are not required to take ASSH101.Where any subjects have the prefix LAW, the equivalent Bachelor of Laws subjects (LLB) must be substituted.**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 Arts (Psychology), 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
- Psychology and Law
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 a law degree at UOW, students are completing an academic qualification that is recognised for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW admissions can be found at the Legal Profession Admission Board website. A student wishing to practice as a barrister or solicitor must undertake some form of professional practical training; the requirements vary between each state and territory. The UOW Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Bar Council of India and the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. Students from India and Bangladesh are encouraged to apply. Graduates can be accredited to practice as a barrister or solicitor upon returning home, subject to the completion of any required bridging course.
Study pathways
If applicants can demonstrate they have met the learning outcomes for UOW subjects through prior learning, such as previous tertiary or TAFE qualifications, they may be eligible for credit towards their degree. Where relevant to the UOW degree, specified credit may be given for specific subject(s); where not relevant to the degree, unspecified credit may be awarded.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Wollongong | International: $174,720 | Yes |
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Further information
UOW double degrees aim to broaden a student's knowledge and skill base and improve career options in competitive, increasingly interactive fields. The programs are designed to enhance a student's educational, academic and professional qualifications whilst minimising the costs of their studies. Opportunities also exist to undertake subjects by way of international exchange.
