Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Victoria University - Footscray Park/City Campus

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Overview

This double degree provides students with the opportunity to combine studies in psychology with a qualification in law. A background in psychology together with a law qualification will enhance a student's employability. The combined degree equips graduates with an understanding of themselves and others, including clients and those involved in the legal field. You'll be provided with a global and social justice perspective and an understanding of human behaviour, motivation, relationships, communication and cognitive processes.

You are required to meet the academic requirements to enter the Psychology Honours sixth year, which builds on the scientist-practitioner model of psychology with emphasis on research training and transition to independent and professional levels of activity. You will be provided with advanced training in psychology-specific research methods and coursework including professional ethics, and will complete a research thesis.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Economics, any History, Legal Studies, Australian Politics, Global Politics, Psychology or Sociology.

Majors

Law, Psychology.

Potential Career Outcomes

This double degree will provide graduates with a global and social justice perspective, and give them an understanding of human behaviour, motivation, relationships, communication and cognitive processes. The skills and knowledge attained will give graduates an opportunity to pursue careers in areas including law, psychology, criminal justice, the courts, work in legal community centres, work in community services and in the human resource management field.

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 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offerL/NL/N
Median rank to receive an offerL/NL/N
Lowest rank to receive an offerL/NL/N

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Victoria University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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