Bachelor of Science in Psychology/ Bachelor of Laws - SCSC01
| Course Code: | SCSC01 |
|---|---|
| Course Version: | 2 |
| Location: | UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Health |
| Discipline(s): | Discipline of Psychology Canberra Law School |
| UAC Code: | 365165 |
| CRICOS Code: | 099014J |
| 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. |
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 and, in their final year of study, begin their Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice.
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.
Enquiries
- 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)
Admission Requirements
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 to New Admissions
| Year | Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| 2021 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Course Requirements
Information for Current Students
There are previous versions of this course. As a current student you will complete the requirements for the course that were in place when you commenced. Click on the relevant link below to view the requirements of your version of the course.
- Version2 - Start Date: 01/01/2020 End Date: Current Version
- Version1 - Start Date: 01/01/2019 End Date: 31/12/2019
Awards
| Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Laws | LLB |
| Bachelor of Science in Psychology | BSc Psych |
Alternate Exit Awards
| Bachelor of Science in Psychology | Bachelor of Laws | Diploma of Health Studies | Associate Degree of Health Studies |
Typical Study Pattern
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details.Information for Fee Paying Students
| Year | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | CSP | $30,300 |
The fees detailed above 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.
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.
Through a program offered in conjunction with the College of Law, students may (in their final year of the Bachelor of Laws at UC) begin their Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice course that qualifies for them for admission.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Course Objectives | Graduate Qualities |
|---|---|
| Refer to individual courses. | - |
Course Duration
Standard 5 year full time or equivalent. Maximum 10 years.
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 (Double Degrees, Nested Courses and Alternative Exits)
Alternative exit award Diploma of Health Studies: Students may exit early from the Bachelor of Science in Psychology course if they have passed 24 credit points that meet the following requirements: a. At least 12 credit points must be at Level 1/B; b. At least 12 credit points must have been completed at University of Canberra; and c. At least 12 credit points must be from units in any of the health disciplines. Alternative exit award Associate Degree of Health Studies: Students may exit early from the Bachelor of Science in Psychology course if they have passed 48 credit points that meet the following requirements: a. At least 12 credit points must be at Level 1/B and 12 credit points at Level 2/I; b. At least 24 credit points must have been completed at University of Canberra; and c. At least 24 credit points must be from units in any of the health disciplines.
Offerings
Enrolment Numbers
View the number of student enrolments for the previous full year. Please note that course numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.