Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Combine the understanding of human nature with law

There are many skills that can be used to complement legal professions – understanding how the mind operates is one of them. This can be used from the boardroom to the courtroom. The Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) will prepare graduates with both skillsets and enable you to forge a career in these overlapping fields.

This fascinating and evolving field will prepare you to work in a broad range of industries where you can positively impact the lives of others. Combining these two degrees means you can get two qualifications in only five years of study.

This program covers a broad range of areas such as mental illness, the biology of the brain, memory, and decision making, along with strong legal understanding and the application of logical reasoning.

Course overview

On completion of the first three years students will have completed all the required courses for the Bachelor of Psychological Science degree.

In the final two years of the combined degree program students complete the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and may enrol in these two years on a less than full time basis.

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.

The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.

For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:

• Domestic Applicants
• International Applicants

Overall minimum: 7

Sub test minimum: 7

Understanding the human mind can play an important role in both business and legal settings. These skills can be used in many fields with possible roles including: