Bachelor of Science in Psychology/ Bachelor of Laws (SCSC01.2)
| Selection rank | English language requirements | Duration | UAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 5.0 years | 365165 | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Psychology Canberra Law School |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
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| Fees | |||
| 2022: Commonwealth Supported Place 2021: Commonwealth Supported Place |
English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 6.5, with no band score below 6.0. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
| Academic entry requirements | English language requirements | CRICOS code | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 099014J | Faculty of Health | ||
| Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods | Duration |
| Discipline of Psychology Canberra Law School |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
View teaching periods | 5.0 years |
| Fees | |||
| 2022: $31,000 per year 2021: $30,300 per year |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 6.5, with no band score below 6.0. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Explore the insightful world of mind and matters
Combine the study of the mind and human behaviour with a fully accredited law degree, and you’ll open an insightful and intellectually stimulating world of professional opportunities.
Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and the Australian Psychological Society (APS), your psychology studies will allow you to gain a solid grounding in topics like cognition, psychopathology and biological behaviour, and give you to the tools to instigate practical solutions to problems within various social and economic contexts.
Your law studies will provide opportunities to study the theoretical and historical contexts of the legal sphere, explore a variety of law subjects (contract, constitutional and more), develop the advocacy abilities of a socially and ethically responsible clinical and legal practitioner and participate in advanced research projects that will expedite your skill-set to an advanced level.
Recognised by the Supreme Court of the ACT and NSW? Tick. Opportunities for international law internships? Tick. Job opportunities as a legal practitioner, development coach, counsellor or policy advisor? Case closed!
What’s more, UC’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Bachelor of Laws allows students to fast-track their studies during winter term.
Combine a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Bachelor of Laws at UC and you will:
- get a solid grounding in all areas of psychology, including learning, cognition, social and developmental psychology, psychopathology, perception, biological bases of behaviour and statistics
- gain a fully accredited law degree and a broad theoretical, historical and technical knowledge of the discipline of law, suitable for entering the legal profession, becoming an advocate, or undertaking related careers
- find practical solutions for legal problems within various social and economic contexts
- fine-tune your ability to present ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries
- specialise, through electives, in selected areas of law with an emphasis on commercial law.
- have opportunities to travel while you study, to places such as the US, the UK, Malaysia, Singapore or Thailand
- be able to apply your knowledge and skills to analyse and solve legal problems, undertake complex legal research tasks, reflect upon ethical issues and make suggestions for law reform.
Career opportunities
Clinical practitioner, development coach, consultant, researcher, barrister, solicitor, policy adviser, advocate… UC’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Bachelor of Laws will open doors to a broad range of career options (and give you the potential to earn a healthy salary). Graduates will have the accredited skills and qualifications required to explore clinical and legal careers in or alongside:
- the courts
- law firms
- counselling and coaching services
- private legal or clinical practice
- government and the public sector, including as in-house counsel, policy advisor, and legislative drafting and law reform
- the community sector, such as community legal work, counselling and professional advocacy the not-for-profit sector
- teaching, professional training and research.
Professional accreditation
Bachelor of Science in Psychology Accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) and approved by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Bachelor of Laws This program is recognised by the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory and the State of New South Wales. Through mutual recognition, UC's degree may serve as the basis for admission in all Australian jurisdictions. To be admitted to legal practice, in addition to completing UC's Bachelor of Laws, students must complete a practical legal training (PLT) course and satisfy character requirements. The PLT course is also referred to as the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, and is conveniently offered by external providers in the ACT.
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Additional admission requirements
For Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in Psychology, students may require a Working with Vulnerable People card.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy. Credit is not permitted towards completion of a graduate certificate.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology/ Bachelor of Laws (SCSC01) | 120 credit points
- 1. Unit Selection: As long as the specified minimum credit point requirements are met units may be taken in any combination from any of the three categories, subject to prerequisite requirements.
- 2. Honours: Honours students must select the Law and Justice Research Project (11272) and Law Honours (11289) units.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Semester 1
Law Elective Unit
Semester 2
Two Law Elective Units
Year 5
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Semester 1
Law Elective Unit
Year 6
Course duration
Standard 5 year full time or equivalent. Maximum 10 years.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Refer to individual courses. | - |
Majors
- Law Electives Major (SM0033)
- Core Major in Psychology (CM0025)
- Specialist Major in Psychological Science (SM0068)
- Major in Law Foundation (CM0015)
- Major in Legal Practice (CM0016)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Laws | LLB |
| Bachelor of Science in Psychology | BSc Psych |
Honours
Bachelor of Science in Psychology High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) course. Bachelor of Laws This course has an embedded honours programme which allows high-achieving students to enrol in the unit Honours Law (6cp) in place of two law electives in their final year.
Related courses
Enrolment data
2020 enrolments for this course by location. Please note that enrolment numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.
| Location | Enrolments |
|---|---|
| UC - Canberra, Bruce | 11 |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Current and Commencing Students | Please contact the Faculty of Health faculty office, email student.centre@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
