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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

  • 19% international / 81% domestic

Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychology

  • Bachelor

Are you interested in a career in Law with a focus on human behaviour?

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
5 years full-time, 10 years part-time
Course Code
W83, 0102000
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Fees
$21,250 per year / $106,250 total
International Fees
$49,950 per year / $249,750 total

About this course

Are you interested in a career in Law with a focus on human behaviour?

With this double degree you'll not only learn how to practise as a lawyer, including courtroom and other skills, but you'll also gain skills in analysing and researching human behaviour and explaining interactions between people and their environment. It's the kind of combination that could open many future career options.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Are you interested in a career in Law with a focus on human behaviour?

With this double degree you'll not only learn how to practise as a lawyer, including courtroom and other skills, but you'll also gain skills in analysing and researching human behaviour and explaining interactions between people and their environment. It's the kind of combination that could open many future career options.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Entry requirements

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • AQF Advanced Diploma or equivalent;
    • Undergraduate Certificate;
    • Successfully completed 1 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • University Preparation Course;*
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
    • Associate Degree.

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

    For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
    • University Preparation Course;
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.

Study locations

Online

Joondalup

Online

Career pathways

Career Opportunities

There are career opportunities in private practice, in-house corporate practice and in-house government roles in legal and business careers relevant to your chosen Commerce major. Corporate planning, government policy, politics, journalism, creative writing and many other careers that require excellent written and verbal communications skills, and logic and analytical ability are also welcome options for graduates.

Possible future job titles

Psychologist, Lawyer, Solicitor, Legal Practitioner, Community Legal Adviser, Legal Publisher, Local Government Officer

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