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K58 Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Psychological Science

This double degree combination enables students who wish to study Law and Psychological Science to obtain a degree in both fields.
The Bachelor of Laws equips students with skills for the courtroom and beyond, providing greater scope and options for a rewarding career in the legal, corporate, commercial and social justice fields. Practical experience may be gained at the on-campus Joondalup Community Legal Centre and through the Criminal Justice Review Project (‘Innocence Project’).

 

This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission of law graduates as legal practitioners in Western Australia. Professional recognition extends to the online mode of delivery. As with other Bachelor of Laws degrees in Australia, before a law graduate may be admitted to the legal profession in that state or territory, certain additional requirements must be satisfied following completion of the Bachelor of Laws. Law graduates seeking admission in Western Australia should refer to the Legal Profession Act 2008 (WA).

 

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

 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard University admission requirements apply.

 

Applications will not be accepted into this course through ECU portfolio pathway.

 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online.

Only students commencing study within the Bachelor of Laws degree component from 2010 onwards, and not entering with advanced standing, will be able to complete the entire Bachelor of Laws degree in the off-campus mode. Units will become available in the off-campus mode on a progressive basis.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Psychological Science consists of 720 credit points (48 units) and requires 5 years full time study or part time equivalent. 

 

The program includes:

 

Course No of credit ponits No of units
LAW core units 330 credit points 22 units
LAW elective units 150 credit points 10 units
Psychology units 240 credit points 16 units

 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
LAW1111 Contract Law I 15
LAW1600 Legal Writing and Research 15
LAW1113 Criminal Law I 15
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology 15
PSY1111 Psychology: History and Perspectives 15
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
LAW1212 Contract Law II 15
LAW1214 Criminal Law II 15
LAW1116 Legal Process 15
PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1 15
PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour 15
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1
LAW1117 Torts I 15
LAW2102 Property Law I 15
PSY2202 Research Methods in Psychology 2 15
PSY2301 Learning and Motivation 15
Plus one LLB elective
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2
LAW1218 Torts II 15
LAW2312 Property Law II 15
PSY3350 Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception 15
PSY2231 Developmental Psychology 15
Plus one LLB elective
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 1
LAW3103 Equity 15
LAW2104 Constitutional Law I 15
PSY3303 Research Applications and Ethical Issues 15
PSY3343 Abnormal Psychology 15
Plus one LLB elective
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 2
LAW3107 Law of Trusts 15
LAW2314 Constitutional Law II 15
PSY2305 Individual Differences 15
PSY3304 Cognition 15
LAW2350 Administrative Law 15
 
YEAR FOUR - SEMESTER 1
LAW4604 Civil Procedure I 15
LAW3102 Corporations Law 15
PSY3216 Group Process and Group Management 15
PSY3217 Cultural Issues in Psychology 15
Plus one LLB elective
 
YEAR FOUR - SEMESTER 2
LAW4614 Civil Procedure II 15
LAW3106 Evidence 15
PSY3246 Systems Consultation 15
PSY3306 Psychology, Community and Work 15
Plus one LLB elective
 
YEAR FIVE - SEMESTER 1
LAW4620 Commercial Practice, Conveyancing and Drafting 15
Plus one LLB elective
Plus one LLB elective
Plus one LLB elective
 
 
YEAR FIVE - SEMESTER 2
LAW4625 Statutory Interpretation 15
LAW4704 Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility 15
Plus one LLB elective
Plus one LLB elective
 
 
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology must be successfully completed before undertaking any subsequent units in Psychology. However, this unit can be taken in conjunction with PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1.

Students should take care in ensuring that they satisfy the pre-requisites for any unit.
 
Unspecified Law electives, based on previous studies under a recognised LLB course, may be credited towards the above course upon approval from the course coordinator and in accordance with the University's rules and policy on advanced standing.
 
HONOURS
An undergraduate law student, who has not more than 120 points of study left to complete to qualify for a Bachelor of Laws degree and who has achieved a weighted average mark of not less than 70% across previously completed Bachelor of Laws units, may be eligible to graduate with Honours. Eligible students must complete LAW4710 - Advanced Legal Research Thesis in lieu of 30 credit points of law elective units.Completion of LAW4710 does not guarantee a student will receive a Bachelor of Laws (Honours). Except as otherwise provided, the policy Management of Honours Candidature, Grading of Honours Performance and Student Support applies. The Honours grade will be based on both completed units within the Bachelor of Laws degree as well as LAW4710. The coursework and dissertation mark are combined in proportion to the credit point values in determining the overall mark and honours grade. There is no third class honours.
 
 
ELECTIVE UNIT - HONOURS
 
LAW4710 Advanced Legal Research Thesis 30 
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2013 VET: 20/05/2013