Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)/Law

University of New South Wales

Australia, Sydney

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University of New South Wales

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Mix

Course Code

088835G

Credit point

288 Points

Campuses

Kensington

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines12-Feb-2024

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Duration 6 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 53,500 / year

Next Intake 12-Feb-2024

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)/Law

About

Through the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)/Law double degree, you'll develop excellent analytical skills, a capacity for scholarly research and effective oral and written communication skills that will prepare you for a range of careers. You'll gain the practical skills to make a genuine impact on society by pursuing a career as a psychologist or lawyer. Through real-world experiences, including internships, field trips and practice in our on-campus legal clinics, you'll have extensive opportunities to apply your knowledge in practical situations.

Our Law degree encourages a commitment to personal and professional development, ethical practice and social responsibility. This professional degree meets the requirements for accreditation with the Legal Professional Admission Board, while the fifth-year courses in Psychology meet the requirements for provisional registration as a psychologist nationally and associate membership in the Australian Psychological Society.

In the Psychology (Honours) degree, you'll conduct a major research project under the guidance of one of our expert academic supervisors.

While uncovering why people think and act the way they do with the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) develop your legal skills and knowledge in the Bachelor of Laws to gain two industry accredited degrees.

The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)/Laws is six years full-time and provides an opportunity to obtain two professionally accredited degrees. The double degree consists of 48 courses (288 Units of Credit (UOC)) and includes:

Law core courses
Law prescribed elective
Law elective courses
Psychology core courses
Psychology prescribed electives
Psychology Honours Research Project

Two degrees doesn't mean double the workload. Each year you'll complete the same number of units as a single degree, eight courses (48 UOC) across three terms. Our three-term calendar allows you the flexibility to tailor your schedule to suit your goals. With two three-course terms and one two-course term per year, you'll have the time to focus on completing extra-curricular activities on campus or for-credit industry opportunities.

As part of your degree, you'll undertake hands-on courses that integrate work experience into your program. You'll also participate in interactive teaching, group work, and a clinical component in which you'll work with clients and lawyers at Kingsford Legal Centre (KLC), a fully functioning legal centre that operates out of the UNSW Law & Justice Building.

Career

Study law as a double degree to be a well-rounded graduate prepared for a career practising law or applying your legal mind and skills to other industries. UNSW Law & Justice is ranked 1st in Sydney for employer reputation (QS World University Rankings by Subject (Law and Legal Studies), 2023). That's because we teach our students to think outside the box, so when it comes to your career, employers will seek you out for your critical thinking, persuasive communication, creative problem solving and analytical skills.

You'll also be uniquely positioned to pursue a career in psychology or law that leverages the concepts, skills and insights from each discipline. Psychologists deal with more than just mental health – they apply their knowledge to relationships, workplace stress and financial challenges. The modern-day psychologist may work across various environments including health, business, sport, marketing, human resources, education and more. Using your skills in psychology and law, you may be responsible for facilitating organisational change, dispute resolution or negotiations.

End-to-end legal Education at UNSW

Completing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at UNSW will take you a step towards becoming a lawyer, followed by Practical Legal Training (PLT). All law graduates in Australia must complete PLT to practise as a lawyer. UNSW's PLT is the Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP), so you can graduate from one place with all the qualifications you need to launch your legal career.

Step 1 – Complete your Bachelor of Laws (LLB).

Step 2 – Complete your GDLPP at UNSW.

Step 3 – Apply to the Supreme Court for admission to practice.

UNSW Law & Justice students have the opportunity to fast track their entry to the legal profession by completing their PLT while finishing their undergraduate degree.

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Pathway to Psychologist Registration

A minimum six-year sequence of education and training in psychology is required to become eligible for registration as a psychologist in Australia. The UNSW Bachelor of Psychology degree is a four-stage full-time program that'll give you the best preparation to become a registered psychologist. It's fully accredited and satisfies the minimum requirement for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.