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Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Highlights Learn to apply psychological principles to legal issues and concerns. Benefit from meaningful connections with high profile industry employers and classes with leading and internationally renowned experts. Graduate to work in the development of mental health and legal policies, in legal-psychological research, or as a lawyer in corporate, social…

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Behavioural Psychology, Health and Medicine, Law, Legal Studies, Psychology, Psychology (General)
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Highlights

  • Learn to apply psychological principles to legal issues and concerns.
  • Benefit from meaningful connections with high profile industry employers and classes with leading and internationally renowned experts.
  • 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.
  • Attend classes with leading and expert teachers.
  • Join work placements and hands-on learning experiences that will prepare you for the real world of law.
  • Explore international study and placement opportunities during your studies.
  • Enjoy inner city facilities including the QUT Law Library and courtrooms.
  • Access a range of scholarships and support to assist you with your studies, life at uni and preparation for your career.

Why choose this course?

The course will give you insight into the worlds of psychology and law, with particular relevance to health law. It will allow you to take a psychological perspective on legal and mental health issues, and be able to advise on and analyse legal situations. The psychology component provides an understanding of human behaviour (including social, clinical and cognitive studies), with application to forensic and legal settings. You will develop skills in communication, research, problem solving and critical analysis that can be applied in a range of settings in both the public and private sectors.

QUT’s Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a higher-level qualification than a bachelor degree, as it has honours-level content integrated throughout the course. The advanced knowledge and skills in this course will benefit your professional career, or future research and study.

As a student, you will benefit immediately and into the future from:

  • a course that has been designed in consultation with industry to have a strong foundation in contemporary law knowledge, understanding and experience
  • meaningful connections with high profile industry employers
  • practical and effective hands-on learning experiences during your studies
  • classes with leading and expert teachers
  • international study and placement opportunities during your studies
  • our high quality law library, expert librarians and Law Moot Courtfacilities

Careers and outcomes

A double degree in psychology and law offers you greater flexibility in your career. You will enter the workforce with a solid scientific and practical base making 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 within legal, corporate, government, social and clinical arenas. Developing health law or advising clients on health law issues is another option to combine both sets of skills. The skills and knowledge you have acquired will be transferable to a wide range of areas such as business or to communication and policy advice roles.

The double degree will also allow you to work in legal environments as a solicitor, in-house lawyer, Crown Law officer or mediator. Outside the specialist psychology and legal environments, the skills and knowledge you have acquired will be transferable to a wide range of areas such as business, communication and policy and public service.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Study at The University of Queensland. Learn with leading academics in world-class facilities and join the most employable graduates in the state. At UQ you’ll benefit from flexible study options, field trips, lab work, industry placements, research experience, and online study in Brisbane, Australia.

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Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a Top 180 World University, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020. This major Australian university is known as the university for the real world because of its close links with industry, relevant and award-winning teaching and applied research. QUT offers a range of study options across its main campus in Kelvin Grove and through its Gardens Point campus, which is based in the centre of Brisbane. Industry representatives and professionals contribute to course development, adding a practical perspective to theoretical education. QUT’s academic staff consult in industry and work on industry projects which often involve students. The university is home to a total of 52,510 students, out of which 9,769 are international - making for a diverse campus life. QUT is also known for its high student satisfaction, excellent graduate employment outcomes and outstanding alumni.

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