Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws
Bond’s three-semester-per-year timetable makes it easy and efficient to tackle a double degree. In fact, you can complete two degrees here in less time than you could graduate with just one at most other universities. Bond’s Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Laws combination can be done in less…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Bond’s three-semester-per-year timetable makes it easy and efficient to tackle a double degree. In fact, you can complete two degrees here in less time than you could graduate with just one at most other universities.
Bond’s Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Laws combination can be done in less than 4 years.
The combination of psychology and law will help you develop a multi-layered skillset that will make you stand out to employers in almost any industry or work setting. The Bachelor of Laws in an approved program for a career as a legal practitioner, in conjunction with the completion of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP).
Studying psychological science will give you a deep understanding of the human psyche – why we behave the way we do and the full range of human behaviours. That knowledge adds another layer of understanding to the study of law, particularly in crucial areas such as negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution.
The double degree also significantly enhances your career options. You can continue to complete further studies to become either a practising legal professional or a registered psychologist, or you can find rewarding careers that combine the two.
The Bachelor of Psychological Science provides students with a scientific understanding of normal psychological processes such as memory, learning, motivation, psychobiology, personality, emotion, developmental psychology and social relationships, as well as training in abnormal psychology. A basic understanding of these topics is acquired across the two introductory subjects before a greater depth of coverage is undertaken within the advanced second and third level subjects. Students also participate in laboratory work and are introduced to the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics. To underpin the scientific nature of the discipline, students receive training in a range of data analytic techniques and research methods used by psychologists. The program is designed to equip graduates with the basic scientific grounding and theoretical understanding required for advanced level studies.
The Bachelor of Laws prepares students for a career as a legal professional, both within Australia and overseas. It provides students with a thorough grounding in essential areas of substantive law and access to a wide choice of law elective subjects, including the option of completing a specialisation. An integrated skills and professionalism program is embedded in the degree and focuses on core legal skills essential to the practice of law. The Bachelor of Laws provides an engaging learning experience that challenges students academically and prepares them practically for a legal career.
Where will your degree take you?
Completing this combined program will provide opportunities for a range of careers in private, legal firms, government, and not-for-profit sectors. Graduates may seek to practise law whilst utilising a foundational understanding of health and psychological sciences or employ their understanding of psychology to work in industries with a background in compliance and regulation.
The combined degree provides you with the professional outcomes of both individual degrees while equipping you with the skills of both areas to underpin your chosen career path.
To gain admission to legal practice, graduates of the Bachelor of Laws are required to complete the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) which is offered by the Faculty of Law.
Note, to achieve the below professional outcomes additional study and registration may be required.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Bond University is a private university located on the Gold Coast, Queensland. It was established in 1989. Bond provides students with a high-quality, individualised study experience. Students learn under the mentorship of world-class, industry leading academics, and receive a fast-paced, well-rounded education with unparalleled access to resources and professional development opportunities. For 16 years, Bond has stood strong as Australia’s number one university for student experience (according to the Good Universities Guide). The university offers programs in the fields of Actuarial Science and Data Analytics; Architecture; Business and Tourism Management; Commerce and Entrepreneurship; Communication, Film and Creative Media; Construction, Property and Planning; Health, Biomedical and Sport Sciences; International Relations, Politics and Arts; Law; Medicine; Project Management and Innovation; Psychology, Criminology and Social Sciences. The university awards bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in various fields.
