Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Comprehended and applied a broad and coherent body of knowledge of Psychology, with depth of understanding of underlying principles, theories and concepts in the discipline, using a scientific approach, including the following topics: the history and philosophy underpinning the science of psychology and the social, cultural, historical and professional influences on the practice of psychology, individual differences in capacity, behaviour and personality, psychological health and well-being, psychological disorders and evidence-based interventions, learning and memory, cognition, language and perception, motivation and emotion, neuroscience and the biological bases of behaviour, lifespan developmental psychology, social psychology, culturally appropriate psychological assessment and measurement, and research methods and statistics.
• Applied knowledge and skills of Psychology in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate and sensitive to the diversity of individuals.
• Analysed and critique theory and research in the discipline of psychology and communicate these in written and oral formats.
• Demonstrated an understanding of appropriate values and ethics in Psychology.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Demonstrated self-directed pursuit of scholarly inquiry in Psychology.
• The capacity to provide professional advice, based on specialised knowledge of law and its application in diverse contexts, to employers, government and individual clients
• The technical and cognitive skills required to plan and conduct advanced legal research tasks working independently and in collaboration with others
• Critical thinking skills to analyse the formation , content and operation of the law
• Lateral thinking skills to solve legal problems through the range of available dispute resolution mechanisms
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Skills to recognise the importance of acting as a professional advocate for the rule of law
• Professional skills to apply the maintenance and reform of the legal system
• Skills to uphold the highest ethical standards in discharging responsibilities to clients, other professionals, the courts and the public
• Skills to understand, evaluate and critically reflect upon the interaction of law and society
• Capacity to recognise Law as a dynamic discipline requiring professional lifelong learning and skill development

Admission requirements

English Language Requirements

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

Program Revisions 2020-2023

This program was revised in 2020-2023, please refer to the Bachelor of Psychological Science Transition Arrangements and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Transition Arrangements for more details. Any further questions should be directed to your program advisor.

An Honours year is available to students as a separate program in the form of an additional year to those who meet the entry requirements.  Please refer to the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) for information about admission requirements.

Entry into Honours programs is competitive and meeting the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee that an applicant will be admitted to the program.

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.