This double degree is ideal if you want to combine a career in law with a deeper understanding of human behaviour, or want to pursue a career in psychology in areas such as the criminal and justice systems.

The Bachelor of Laws degree is a qualification approved by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia. It will equip you with legal knowledge and core skills that are essential to effective legal practice.

It will also give you a strong awareness of commercial law and opportunities to connect with industry.

The Bachelor of Science (Psychology) will teach you about emotion, behaviour, cognition, interpersonal relationships, perception and personality. You will learn how to examine, explain and predict what people do as individuals and in groups.

 Why study

Law and Psychology is a natural combination that reflects the day-to-day challenges of the legal professional and the growing role of psychology in numerous legal, forensic, and criminal processes.

At Curtin University, working practitioners bring degree programs to life. You'll be motivated by the real-life stories and industry exposure. In the Law school, high-quality teaching staff aim to give you first-hand insight and knowledge of the legal profession. In the School of Psychology & Speech Pathology, the undergraduate teaching team includes many registered psychologists. Students will develop their knowledge of human behaviour from a scientist-practitioner model perspective from teaching staff who are active researchers and psychologists.

Professional recognition

An undergraduate degree in law is the first qualification you need if you want to practise as a lawyer in Australia. Further practical legal training must be undertaken after completing the Bachelor of Laws to be eligible for admission as a barrister and solicitor in Western Australia.

To be eligible for admission as a lawyer in Western Australia you must either undertake the Practical Legal Training course or complete 12 months articles of clerkship. For further details about admission as a lawyer in Australia, refer to the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia website.

The Bachelor of Science (Psychology) degree is recognised by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as meeting the first three years of study in psychology. A further year in psychology is necessary to apply for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) or to apply for post graduate training (pathway to registration) in psychology.

• Lawyer (further study required)
• Policy Adviser
• Social Researcher
• Psychologist (further study required)
• Support Worker
• Youth Worker
• Program Officer
• Mental Health Advocate