Australian Catholic University

Course Details

Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws

Course Description

The Bachelor of Psychological Science should give you a comprehensive understanding of psychology, including behavioural and mental processes. It offers an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) sequence in psychology. The program aim is to equip future psychologists with the skills necessary for professional practice in an increasingly multicultural Australian society. The course includes an Indigenous/multicultural issues component in all units. Graduates of this course should: know how to create and use psychological tests and assessment procedures know how to formulate research questions, and collect, analyse and interpret research data appreciate the principles and ethics needed for psychology have developed the necessary computer, research and statistical skills required to prepare psychology research reports

Course Duration

NumberDuration
5year

Career outcomes

Completing a Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws is excellent preparation for pursuing a career in areas such as: Academic Criminology researcher Health department researcher Human resources consultant In–house legal counsel for NGOs, community or health service organisations Legal Practitioner (barrister or solicitor) Policy writer Psychologist (after further studies) Training consultant private legal practice as a solicitor or barrister

Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws Australian Catholic University