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

Victoria University - City Queen / Footscray Park

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Overview

This double degree prepares you for occupations where there is an interaction between the law, psychology and mental health. It provides an understanding of yourself, others and clients involved in the legal and psychology fields. 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 (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 or Psychology.

Majors

Law, Psychology.

Potential Career Outcomes

The type of careers this qualification leads to may include solicitor, barrister, in-house lawyer, legal adviser, policy adviser, positions in community/health services and psychology.

Admission Criteria

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

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