Bachelor of Laws and Science (Psychology)

Central Queensland University - Online

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Overview

The Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science (Psychology) provides students with a highly marketable qualification and a comprehensive overview of the disciplines of law and psychology. The Bachelor of Science (Psychology) requires students to have completed a bachelor degree for entry, hence students will need to complete the Bachelor of Laws first or rely on a bachelor’s degree they have already completed.

Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the methodologies and statistical techniques commonly used by researchers for information gathering and analysis.

Students who complete the course with a GPA of 5.5 or above in their level 2 and level 3 Psychology units may be eligible for a place in our Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) course, which will prepare students for conditional registration as psychologists in Australia, as well as for coursework and/or research higher degree studies in psychology.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 26 in any English.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 26 in any English.

Potential Career Outcomes

The Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science (Psychology) prepares graduates for a career as a legal professional. Aside from the traditional roles as a solicitor, barrister or in-house counsel, a law degree is useful for careers in academia, business, the public service and politics. Other career pathways may include:
  • Human resource management
  • Rehabilitation
  • Business management
  • Teaching
  • School guidance counselling
  • Scientific research
  • Public health
  • Defence
  • Special education

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Central Queensland University website for admission criteria information.

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