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Bachelor of Psychological Science/ Bachelor of Laws

Program overview

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.

Program code: HL-21055

CRICOS code: 093921M

Program overview

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.

Program code: HL-21055

CRICOS code: 093921M

Student placements at the Bond Psychology Clinic

About this program

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.

What you'll be studying

  • Study overview

    The Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Laws combination totals 44 subjects (440 credit points). A full-time study load is 40 credit points, meaning that you will finish your degree in 11 semesters – 3 years 8 months at Bond. 

    Intakes for the combined degrees are available in January, May or September. The outlined program schedule may vary slightly depending on which semester you commence.

Program features

  • Research in practice

    In our Cognitive Research Labs, you will see how research applies in practice.

  • Gain legal skills

    Build your practical ‘lawyering’ skills and confidence from day one through our Integrated Skills Program, access to work experience with real clients through the Bond Law Clinic Program, legal industry placements and access to excellent facilities and resources in the Legal Skills Centre.

  • Industry in the classroom

    Our psychology subjects are taught by people who don’t just work in the industry but are leaders in their field. In our small group, discussion-based classes, you’ll be mentored by people like Australia’s 2019 Psychologist of the Year, Peta Stapleton; Bruce Watt, who has worked extensively in child and youth mental health. Our law subjects are taught by academics with extensive industry experience.

  • Professional Recognition

    The Bachelor of Psychological Science is recognised by APAC as the equivalent of the first 3 years of the 6-year Psychology training pathway, while the Bachelor of Laws, combined with the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, meets the criteria for admission to legal practice.

  • Career support

    In addition to the industry connections, internship opportunities and job recommendations presented by our academics, the team at Bond’s Career Development Centre will help you map out your career pathway and prepare for the job application and interview process. You will also make professional connections through events run by the student-led Bond Psychological Society, Law Students Association, and the Bond Law Clinic program.

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Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the essential abilities, knowledge and skills required to successfully complete the program. Learn more about the inherent requirements and make an informed decision about your capacity to undertake the program.

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Hear from our Bondies

  • "I recently graduated with a double degree in psychological science and laws, and what a wild and wonderful ride it was. My degrees were challenging and rewarding in all the best ways. I loved seeing where the disciplines overlap. I enjoyed and treasured every minute of my time at Bond. Looking back, I would not change my degrees or my choice of university for the world. The calibre of academic support and mentorship is second to none, and the social scenes are better than I ever imagined."

    Georgia Roberts - Psychological Science / Laws alumna
  • “ Our Psychology academics are recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise and are dedicated to supporting students through their journey at Bond. Our academics partake in ongoing research, including interests such as addiction, arson, human cognition and development, mental health, mindfulness, neuroeducation via virtual reality, personality and behaviour, spatial navigation 3D, trauma and family violence.”

    Dr Bruce Watt - Head of School (School of Psychology)
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Hear from our Bondies

  • “ Our Psychology academics are recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise and are dedicated to supporting students through their journey at Bond. Our academics partake in ongoing research, including interests such as addiction, arson, human cognition and development, mental health, mindfulness, neuroeducation via virtual reality, personality and behaviour, spatial navigation 3D, trauma and family violence.”

    Dr Bruce Watt - Head of School (School of Psychology)
  • "I recently graduated with a double degree in psychological science and laws, and what a wild and wonderful ride it was. My degrees were challenging and rewarding in all the best ways. I loved seeing where the disciplines overlap. I enjoyed and treasured every minute of my time at Bond. Looking back, I would not change my degrees or my choice of university for the world. The calibre of academic support and mentorship is second to none, and the social scenes are better than I ever imagined."

    Georgia Roberts - Psychological Science / Laws alumna
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