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Overview
- Learn to apply psychological principles to legal issues and concerns.
- Complete 2 separate degrees in 5.5 years full-time.
- Graduate to work in the development of mental health and legal policies, in legal-psychological research, or as a lawyer in corporate, social or clinical environments.
- Take the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.
- Meets academic requirements for admission to legal practice in Australia.
| QTAC course code | 409572 |
| QUT course code | IX52 |
| Attendance | Full time |
| Course duration | 5.5 years full time |
| Start month | February |
| Delivery |
On campus
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Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions:
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| CRICOS code | 062079G |
Details
Career options
A double degree in psychology and law offers you greater flexibility in your career. Combining skills in these two complementary areas means you will be able to apply psychological principles to legal issues and concerns. This program will make you suitable for positions in the development of mental health and legal policies, in research in the legal-psychological domain, and to work as either a lawyer or psychologist in legal, corporate, government, social and clinical environments.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. To pursue a career in a professional area of psychology, you will need to undertake further study to gain registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
At the end of your law degree you will have completed the necessary units for admission to legal practice in Australia. If you want to become a practising lawyer, you will need to complete further practical legal training (e.g. Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice).
Units
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Entry requirements
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- English
Recommended study: Maths A, B or C We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Did you get an OP 1-5?
If you receive an OP 1-5 or equivalent, you're guaranteed a place in this course.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2012: CSP $3,698 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Find out if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Laws
You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you've:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
20121 August 2011 -Applications for Semester 1, 2012 open
30 September 2011 -Due date for on-time QTAC applications for 2012. Further information is available from QTAC.
20 December 2011 -Due date to submit QTAC applications and documentation for the January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
5 January 2012 - Final date to change preferences for the QTAC January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC. - Semester 2
20121 August 2011 - Applications for Semester 2, 2012 open.23 April 2012 - Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications and documentation for the May offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.25 May 2012 -Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications, change of preference and documentation for the June offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support
All done? Then you're ready to apply
Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (409572) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
After you've submitted your application to QTAC
If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.
