Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)/Bachelor of Laws
University of Wollongong - Wollongong
Overview
With the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) – Bachelor of Laws double degree, you will gain a thorough grounding in the law and the practical skills in the social and ethical context in which the law operates. You will develop a deeper understanding of human behaviour alongside your comprehensive legal education.
Enhancing your educational, academic and professional qualifications, double degrees allow you to gain two degrees at once, minimising both the time commitment and cost of your studies. They also make you a more competitive candidate in a crowded job market.
You will benefit from practical experience as a vital part of your legal training. As the only law school in New South Wales that requires you to complete a legal internship you will secure highly valued industry experience.
This double degree covers the prescribed areas of knowledge for future admission to the profession as well as including a broad choice of electives. Additionally, an integrated skills program equips graduates with experience in areas such as legal research, interviewing, legal drafting, advocacy and negotiation. You will also have the opportunity to complete studies through international exchange.
Psychology subjects will include biological and social bases of behaviour, cognition and perception, social and development psychology, personality and applied psychology.
You will be prepared for traditional careers in the legal profession as well as a wide range of careers in government, business and the community. Your skills will enable you to become leaders and innovators in areas such as legal research, interviewing, legal drafting, advocacy, market research, human resources, coaching, and negotiation.
Majors
Areas of study
Bachelor of Laws: Business and financial law, commercial law, constitutional law, contracts, criminal law, environmental law, family law, human rights, intellectual property, international law, jurisprudence, legal ethics, legal skills, litigation and practice skills/internships, property law, taxation, torts. Bachelor of Arts (Psychology): Biological psychology and learning, cognitions and perception, development and social psychology, personality, psychology of abnormality.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Bachelor of Laws: Solicitor, barrister, policy officer in government departments, in-house lawyer in private companies and community legal centres, accounting, banking and finance, business and management, education, government administration, media and communications. Bachelor of Arts (Psychology): Drug and alcohol counselling, health education, human resource management, industrial relations, market and social research. Further study is required to be eligible to practice as a psychologist.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2022.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.75 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 91.8 | 96.05 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 83.1 | 86.6 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Wollongong website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of Wollongong
Campus
Wollongong
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Health Sciences
Indicative ATAR
83.10
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 5 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 266
- Campuses
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Sydney CBD UOW Batemans Bay UOW Bega UOW Shoalhaven UOW South Western Sydney UOW Southern Highlands UOW Southern Sydney Wollongong Wollongong or Online
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of Wollongong. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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