Bachelor of Psychology - Bachelor of Laws

Graduates are not only ready but the industry ready. This accredited degree is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in law but also have a passion for human behavior. For students seeking a career in law, the courses equip them with courtroom skills and beyond that, they offer a wide range of options and career options that are beneficial to the legal, business, commercial and justice sectors. Students can add value to their law degree by selecting electoral units in specialized areas of law. During study in Australia, students can participate in the Law Society Peer Mentoring Program, The Innocence Project, the Law Center Program and international racing competitions to provide them with competitive edge and a real-life experience in the job market.

The Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Psychology 5-year degree allow you to combine law and psychology courses at Edith Cowan University. You will have a global and social perspective on human behavior, motivation, relationships, communication and cognitive processes. In your law studies you will gain practical real estate experience through industry or clinical placement, law reform project or advanced research in your final year. You will be involved in a mock call in our race court, learning what it is like to act as a lawyer and plead a case before a judge. You can also gain valuable experience at the Legal Counseling Clinic, solving client legal issues under the guidance of a managing attorney. In your psychology classes you will develop a deeper understanding of human behavior, social interactions and why people think the way they do. The lessons are taught by world-class researchers in the field of psychology - in fact, the curriculum is informed by our students' research.

Potential jobs exist in private practice, corporate practice and local government; and in personal counseling and related activities. Involvement planning, government policy, politics, journalism, creative writing and many other works based on oral and written communication skills, writing and analytical skills are also methods of admission for students such as: Psychologist, Lawyer, Solicitor, Legal Counsel, Public Legal Counsel, Legal Publisher, Local Government Officer.