Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Studies

Victoria University - Footscray Park/City Campus

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Overview

This double degree allows students the flexibility to combine studies in psychology with a qualification in law. A background in psychological studies 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 and psychological studies fields.

This 5 year double degree prepares graduates for those occupations where there is an interaction between the law, psychology and mental health.

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 or Psychology.

Majors

Law, Psychology.

Potential Career Outcomes

The type of careers this qualification leads to may include in-house lawyer, legal adviser, policy adviser, solicitor or barrister.

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 offer90.70N/P
Median rank to receive an offer82.80N/P
Lowest rank to receive an offer72.05N/P

<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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