University of New South Wales

Course Details

Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) / Bachelor of Laws

Course Description

This dual degree is a brand new offering for students commencing in 2016. The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)/Bachelor of Laws is a 6 year program (full-time) and provides an opportunity for students wishing to study law, who also have an interest in Psychology, to pursue both interests. In particular, students are able to study Psychology at Honours level and achieve professional recognition of that degree. The Law courses satisfy the requirements for the award of the professional LLB degree. The Fourth Year program in Psychology (typically taken in the fifth year of the combined program) meets the requirements of a fourth year towards provisional registration as a psychologist nationally and associate membership in the Australian Psychological Society.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
6year

Career outcomes

Careers This program provides excellent preparation for careers in criminology, dispute resolution and negotiation, where an understanding of both law and psychology are beneficial.

Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) / Bachelor of Laws University of New South Wales