Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
The Law degree structure and Law unit offerings have been approved by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board and the Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW).
This course is currently accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and approved by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) as a suitable program of study for the purpose of registration as a psychologist. Please note that a minimum six-year sequence of education and training in psychology is required for an individual to become eligible for general registration as a psychologist in Australia.
Students in Sydney undertake their Psychological Science units at the Strathfield campus and their Law units at the North Sydney campus.
BPsychSc/LLB(Hons)
400 cp
Minimum duration: 5 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Course available at:
- Melbourne, Victoria
- North Sydney, NSW - Law units
- Strathfield, NSW - Psychological Science units
1. Admission Requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible to apply for admission to the Bachelor (Honours) degree, a student must have completed at least 120 cp of LAWS units from the Bachelor of Laws degree, with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.50.
2. Completion Requirements
To qualify for the double degrees, a student must complete 400 cp as follows:
- 160 cp selected in accordance with the requirements for the Bachelor of Psychological Science Degree, consisting of:
- 140 cp from Bachelor of Psychological Science Specified Units;
- 20 cp Core Curriculum Units
- 240 cp selected in accordance with the requirements for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), consisting of:
- 180 cp from Law Specified Units;
- 10 cp from Law Elective Units;
- 10 cp LAWS450 Legal Research and Methodology;
- 30 cp LAWS451 Honours Thesis;
- 10 cp from Community Legal Engagement: Pro Bono Unit
To qualify for the Honours degree, at least four of the units taken from the Law Specified Units and/or Law Elective Units must be at level 4. To qualify for the degree, a student must also complete at least 80 hours of 0cp pro bono placement after completion of LAWS213 Community Legal Engagement: Pro Bono
3. Progression Requirements
Students normally complete a unit or units at an introductory level (100-level) before undertaking advanced level units (200, 300, 400 level).
Schedule of Unit Offerings
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Core Curriculum Units
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| Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name | Prerequisites (P) Incompatible Units (I) |
|---|---|---|---|
| One unit from: | |||
| UNCC100 | 10 | Self and Community: Exploring the anatomy of modern society | Nil |
| PHIL102 | 10 | Theories of Human Nature | Nil |
| PHIL104 | 10 | Introduction to Ethics | Nil |
| And one unit from: | |||
| UNCC300 | 10 | Justice and Change in a Global World | UNCC100 Self and Community: Exploring the anatomy of modern society or PHIL102 Theories of Human Nature or PHIL104 Introduction to Ethics (P); UNCC301 Humanity in Catholic History and Culture, UNCC302 Human Dignity in International Context (I) |
| PHIL320 | 10 | Ethics, Justice and the Good Society | Nil |
Law Specified Units
| Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name | Prerequisites (P) Incompatible Units (I) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWS104 | 10 | Foundations of Law and Legal Research | Nil |
| LAWS105 | 10 | Contract Law | Nil |
| LAWS106 | 10 | Criminal Law and Procedure | Nil |
| LAWS107 | 10 | Introduction to Australian Public Law | Nil |
| LAWS108 | 10 | Commercial Law Commercial Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS105 Contract Law (P) |
| LAWS200 | 10 | Business Organisations | Nil |
| LAWS201 | 10 | Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS105 Contract Law, LAWS206 Torts (P) |
| LAWS204 | 10 | Land Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS205 Property (P) |
| LAWS205 | 10 | Property | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
| LAWS206 | 10 | Torts | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
| LAWS304 | 10 | Evidence | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS106 Criminal Law and Procedure (P) |
| LAWS314 | 10 | Statutory Interpretation | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
| LAWS403 | 10 | Legal Theory | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
| LAWS404 | 10 | International Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS107 Introduction to Australian Public Law (P) |
| LAWS418 | 10 | Administrative Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS107 Introduction to Australian Public Law (P) |
| LAWS419 | 10 | Constitutional Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS107 Introduction to Public Law (P) |
| LAWS420 | 10 | Equity and Trusts | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS105 Contract Law, LAWS205 Property (P) |
| LAWS421 | 10 | Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
Law Honours Units
| Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name | Prerequisites (P) Incompatible Units (I) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWS450 | 10 | Legal Research and Methodology | 120 cp of LAWS units (P) |
| LAWS451 | 30 | Honours Thesis | 160 cp of LAWS units (P) |
Pro Bono/Community Legal Engagement Unit
| Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name | Prerequisites (P) Incompatible Units (I) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWS213 | 0 | Community Legal Engagement: Pro Bono | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
Law Elective Units
| Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name | Prerequisites (P) Incompatible Units (I) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWS202 | 10 | Comparative Legal Systems | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
| LAWS203 | 10 | False of Misleading Conduct and Economic Torts | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS206 Torts (P) |
| LAWS207 | 10 | Contemporary Legal Issues | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
| LAWS208 | 10 | Family Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
| LAWS209 | 10 | Introduction to the Law and Legal System of the United States | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
| LAWS210 | 10 | Lawyers, Problem-Solving and Professional Identity | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS201 Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution (P) |
| LAWS211 | 10 | Psychology and the Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS106 Criminal Law and Procedure (P) |
| LAWS212 | 10 | Employment Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS105 Contract Law (P) |
| LAWS301 | 10 | Competition Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS105 Contract Law (P) |
| LAWS306 | 10 | Taxation Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS105 Contract Law, LAWS200 Business Organisations (P) |
| LAWS307 | 10 | Advanced Criminal Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS106 Criminal Law and Procedure (P) |
| LAWS308 | 10 | Human Rights in Contemporary Australia | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
| LAWS309 | 10 | Communications Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS107 Introduction to Australian Public Law (P) |
| LAWS310 | 10 | Discrimination and the Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS107 Introduction to Australian Public Law (P) |
| LAWS311 | 10 | Environmental Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS107 Introduction to Australian Public Law (P) |
| LAWS312 | 10 | International Study Tour | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS107 Introduction to Australian Public Law (P) |
| LAWS313 | 10 | Mooting and Advocacy | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS107 Introduction to Australian Public Law (P) |
| LAWS315 | 10 | Welfare Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS107 Introduction to Australian Public Law (P) |
| LAWS316 | 10 | International Study Tour 2 | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS107 Introduction to Australian Public Law (P) |
| LAWS401 | 10 | Consumer Protection Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS105 Contract Law (P) |
| LAWS402 | 10 | International Trade Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS107 Introduction to Australian Public Law (P) |
| LAWS406 | 10 | Intellectual Property Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
| LAWS407 | 10 | International Human Rights Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS107 Introduction to Australian Public Law (P) |
| LAWS408 | 10 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
| LAWS409 | 10 | Law of the European Union | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
| LAWS410 | 10 | Banking and Finance Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
| LAWS411 | 10 | The Phillip C Jessup Moot Seminar | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
| LAWS412 | 10 | Migration Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS418 Administrative Law (P) |
| LAWS413 | 10 | Wills and Succession | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
| LAWS414 | 10 | Advocacy | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
| LAWS415 | 10 | Animal Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
| LAWS416 | 10 | International Criminal Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
| LAWS417 | 10 | Sports Law | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research (P) |
| LAWS458 | 10 | Children's Rights | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS107 Introduction to Australian Public Law (P) |
| LAWS459 | 10 | Law and Innovation | LAWS104 Foundations of Law and Legal Research, LAWS404 International Law, LAWS407 International Human Rights Law (P) |
| LAWS460 | 10 | Mental Health Law | LAWS206 Torts (P) |
Psychology Specified Units
| Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name | Prerequisites (P) Incompatible Units (I) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC100 | 10 | Foundations of Psychology | Nil |
| PSYC101 | 10 | Applications of Psychology | Nil |
| PSYC104 | 10 | Research Design and Statistics 1 | Nil |
| PSYC108 | 10 | Psychological Practice: Theory and Techniques | Nil |
| PSYC200 | 10 | Lifespan Development | PSYC100 Foundations of Psychology, PSYC101 Applications of Psychology (P) |
| PSYC206 | 10 | Research Design and Statistics 2 | PSYC104 Research Design and Statistics 1 (P) |
| PSYC212 | 10 | Abnormal Psychology | PSYC100 Foundations of Psychology, PSYC101 Applications of Psychology (P) |
| PSYC213 | 10 | Individual Differences | PSYC100 Foundations of Psychology, PSYC101 Applications of Psychology, PSYC104 Research Design & (P); Statistics 1 |
| PSYC214 | 10 | Learning and Behaviour | PSYC100 Foundations of Psychology, PSYC101 Applications of Psychology, PSYC104 Research Design and Statistics 1 (P) |
| PSYC307 | 10 | Cognitive Psychology | PSYC206 Research Design and Statistics 2 and either PSYC213 Individual Differences or PSYC214 Learning and Behaviour (P) |
| PSYC311 | 10 | Research Design and Statistics 3 | PSYC206 Research Design and Statistics 3 (P) |
| PSYC313 | 10 | Social Psychology | PSYC104 Research Design and Statistics 1, PSYC200 Lifespan Development (P) |
| PSYC314 | 10 | Psychological Assessment | PSYC104 Research Design and Statistics 1, PSYC213 Individual Differences (P) |
| PSYC315 | 10 | Brain and Behaviour | PSYC200 Lifespan Development (P) |
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Page last updated: 2020-02-18
Short url: https://handbook.acu.edu.au/2342857