Bachelor of Laws Honours / Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

Program Overview

This dual degree program combines Law and Psychology, allowing students to explore crime from multiple perspectives, including legal, sociological, and psychological. Students gain practical legal experience through the university's clinic, while the Psychology major emphasizes Cognitive Neuroscience, preparing graduates for diverse careers. The program's accreditation by reputable organizations ensures recognition and career advancement opportunities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Laws Honours / Bachelor of Science (Psychology) is a combined degree program that allows students to explore the intersection of law and psychology. The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of crime from various perspectives, including law, sociology, and psychology. Students will learn how to reduce or prevent crime and assist both victims and offenders within the criminal justice system. The program offers the opportunity to study psychology alongside other science subjects, with a specialization option in Cognitive Neuroscience in the final year.

Key Benefits:

• Hands-on Legal Training: Students gain practical legal experience through the university's award-winning clinic, working with real clients in areas like human rights, family law, and indigenous issues.
• Dual Qualifications: Graduates receive two qualifications, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, equipping them with a unique skillset and expanding career opportunities.
• Pathway to Psychology: The Bachelor of Science in Psychology serves as a foundation for pursuing a career as a registered psychologist.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will develop knowledge and skills in:

• Trial advocacy
• Legal protection of international human rights
• Psychological science
• Cultural psychology
• Psychology and law

Outline:

Total Credit Points:

120

Course Structure:

The program is structured into three main components:

• Spine Units (9 credit points):
• MSP100 Career Learning: Managing Your Career (3 credit points)
• Specified Elective Units (6 credit points) - Students can choose from a range of options, including:
• LLB301 Internships (WIL) (3 credit points)
• LLB312 Law Moot (3 credit points)
• LLB314 Introduction to Mooting (3 credit points)
• LLB328 Trial Advocacy (3 credit points)
• LLB333 Indigenous Law Clinic (6 credit points)
• LLB334 Family Law Clinic (6 credit points)
• LLB336 Human Rights Law Clinic (6 credit points)
• LLB338 Clinical Legal Education (6 credit points)
• LLB346 Internships (WIL) 2 (3 credit points)
• LLB347 Advanced Mooting (3 credit points)
• LLB391 Alternative Dispute Resolution (3 credit points)
• LLB393 Community Legal Education (Street Law) (3 credit points)
• MSP200 Building Employability Skills (3 credit points)
• MSP201 Real World Learning (3 credit points)
• Course Core Units (75 credit points):
• Law Units (72 credit points):
• Required Units (69 credit points):
• BJU100 Australian Legal System (3 credit points)
• BJU200 Skills for Legal Practice (3 credit points)
• BJU300 Legal Theory and Research (3 credit points)
• LLB120 Legal Writing for Lawyers (3 credit points)
• LLB130 Criminal Law and Procedure (3 credit points)
• LLB152 Torts (3 credit points)
• LLB251 Equity (3 credit points)
• LLB253 Property Law A (3 credit points)
• LLB254 Property Law B (3 credit points)
• LLB259 Constitutional Law (3 credit points)
• LLB260 Contract Law (6 credit points)
• LLB352 Evidence (3 credit points)
• LLB353 Trusts (3 credit points)
• LLB358 Australian Administrative Law (3 credit points)
• LLB450 Civil Procedure (3 credit points)
• LLB452 Corporations Law (3 credit points)
• LLB468 Ethics and Professional Responsibility (3 credit points)
• LLB582 Legal Research Methods for Honours (3 credit points)
• LLB580 Honours Thesis in Law (12 credit points)
• Specified Elective Units (3 credit points)
• Science Units (3 credit points):
• Required Units (3 credit points):
• COM100 Thinking Communication (3 credit points)
• Major (36 credit points):

Careers:

Graduates of this program are well-prepared for a variety of careers, including:

• Lawyer
• Psychologist
• Human Resources or Marketing Officer
• Researcher

Other:

• The Bachelor of Science (Psychology) is accredited as a Level 1 course by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
• The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA) and recognized by the Malaysia Bar Council.
• To become a registered psychologist, graduates will need to complete additional study and supervised practice requirements.
• The Bachelor of Laws satisfies the university education requirements for practicing law in Western Australia.
• Additional requirements must be met after completing the program to be admitted to the practice of law in Western Australia.