The Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science (Psychology) double degree is a multidisciplinary qualification designed to enable you to gain entry into the legal and psychology professions. During your legal studies you will learn about legal procedures and key legislation, develop skills necessary to identify, analyse and evaluate facts in relation to legal frameworks. The core areas of the law degree match those required for admission to the legal profession including statutory interpretation, criminal law and procedure, contracts, torts, constitutional law, equity, administrative law, property, company law, evidence, professional responsibility and civil procedure. During your psychology studies you will develop a broad knowledge of the discipline of psychology and its applications, including major theoretical perspectives within the discipline. In addition, you will have knowledge of the range of core research areas that make up the scientific discipline of psychology and the research methodologies and statistical techniques commonly used by researchers for information gathering and analysis. You will be able to apply that knowledge when undertaking research activities. Choosing to study this double degree will put you on the cutting edge of law and psychology with the appropriate skills to carry you forward into the careers of the future.
The Bachelor of Laws prepares graduates for a career as a legal professional. Aside from the traditional roles as a solicitor, barrister or in-house counsel, a law degree is useful for careers in academia, business, the public service and politics.
Completion of the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) prepares you for further study, such as the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) should you wish to apply for provisional registration as a psychologist. Further study must be completed in order to become a registered psychologist. Without further study you may choose a career path that requires a sound understanding of human behavior such as: human resource management, rehabilitation, business management, teaching, school guidance counselling, scientific research, public health, defence, and special education.
Duration | 4.5 years full-time or 9 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 216 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Double Degree |
Qualification (post nominal) | BLLB BSc(Psych) |
AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Rank Threshold | SR 74 | ATAR 74 |
English (4,SA) or equivalent.
English
Interim Awards | CG98 - Bachelor of Laws |
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Exit Awards | CG98 - Bachelor of Laws CL95 - Associate Degree of Paralegal Studies CL96 - Diploma of Legal Studies |
Accreditation |
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No Residential School for this course.
LAWS12073 - Students will undertake a three-week legal humanitarian mission to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in conjunction with the organisation Antipodeans. Prior to the overseas humanitarian mission, students will study appropriate aspects of international humanitarian law; appropriate aspects of Cambodian law and culture; and will develop practical skills necessary to support their overseas mission. Upon return to Australia, students will undertake an analysis and presentation of their accomplishment. Students will be assessed prior to departing to Cambodia; continuously during the placement period; and on the basis of their contribution to a final group presentation. |
LAWS13020 - CQUniversity discipline of law has fully mapped its curriculum to include experiential learning opportunities in numerous subjects. These opportunities focus on skills development and include: • Simulations - moots, branching simulations, role plays • Drafting legal documents • Client interviewing exercises • Developing legal apps • Emerging Clinical programs - embedded within individual units, as digitally badged experiences, probono community service opportunities and where possible work placements (organised by students). CQUniversity is also entering into a Work Experience Placement Program at the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Some CQUniversity law subjects have assessment options which enable students to organise and gain recognition of physical placements in legal firms, with barristers and in government legal agencies. The reason these work placements are optional is that the majority of the student body studies part-time online. Placements need to match the flexibility requirements of students. A memorandum of understanding has been signed between CQUniversity and the Central Queensland Community Legal Centre Inc (CQCLC). The CQCLC is a community-based, government funded organisation which provides free legal advice and minor assistance to members of the community who may not otherwise be able to access or afford such assistance. The initiative involves the introduction into the CQCLC of CQU law student probono volunteers, both in person and online, supervised by CQU staff with the intention of expanding the course into distance advice if the initial trial is satisfactory. It is intended that all CQUniversity law students will have the opportunity to be involved with this course. Should this initiative prove successful it will be rolled out to further rural and regional community legal centres. |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 37 |
2023 | 42 |
2022 | 43 |
2021 | 34 |
2020 | 37 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 26 | Total credit points: 156 |
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Both the Law and Business degrees have core components. Law has 19 core units. Psychology has 7 compulsory core units. A total of 26 core units, each being 6 cp = 156 cps. The total credit points for the dual degree is 24 units of Law (144 cps) and 12 units of Psychology (72 cps) making a total of 36 units (216 cps).
NOTE: To meet the course’s psychology study requirements of a total of 60 units of credit (10 units) at Level two and three as detailed above, students must undertake 2 additional units from the Level 2 or Level 3 unit options as listed above.
Law electives. Choose 5 from the following list of units.
Psychology Level 2 electives. Choose 2 from the following list of units.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete 2 from the following units: | ||
PSYC12010 | Psychology Across the Lifespan | |
PSYC12012 | Physiological Psychology | |
PSYC12013 | Personality | |
PSYC12014 | Critical Social Psychology |
Psychology Level 3 electives. Choose 1 from the following list of units.
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
PSYC13016 | Cognitive Psychology | |
PSYC13021 | Forensic Psychology | |
PSYC13022 | Learning & Behaviour Modification | |
PSYC13023 | Educational Psychology | |
PSYC13024 | Qualitative Research Methodology | |
PSYC13025 | Applied Sports Psychology |
NOTE: To meet the course’s psychology study requirements of a total of 60 units of credit (10 units) at Level two and three as detailed above, students must undertake 2 additional units from the Level 2 or Level 3 unit options as listed above.
Credit Applications
Credit applications for psychology units will only be granted where the units that form the basis of the credit application have been taken as part of a course of study in psychology offered by an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited academic organisational unit.
Refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit information on the CQUniversity website for further on the guidelines and application process.
Computing Requirements
Students will need to have access to a computer or equivalent device in order to complete their coursework. It is important that students have dependable access to the internet and a computer (or equivalent device) with hardware capable of video conferencing for online classes.
Students enrolled in this course will be engaged in many activities involving technology and the online environment, including video conferencing into online classes, completing assessments in word processing or presentation software, recording oral presentations, submitting written or video-recorded assessments online, completing online tests or quizzes, posting to online forums and responding to emails.
Students should review their unit profiles to learn about any specific technology requirements for their coursework.
Group and Teamwork
One of the learning outcomes for this course is for students to be able to communicate effectively through a variety of approaches, individually and in collaboration with others. This learning outcomes aligns with the foundational competencies we are required to develop in students as an APAC-accredited 3-year program in psychology. As such, students in this course will be required to demonstrate interpersonal skills and teamwork through assessment tasks that involve working in pairs or small groups with other students.
Students should review their unit profiles to learn about the specific assessment requirements in each unit.
Study Schedule
A recommended study schedule for this course can be obtained from your Student Advisor (Courses and Careers) by contacting http://programadvice.cqu.edu.au.
Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit transfers and personal study requirements. It is important to note that full-time students usually enrol in four units per term and part-time students usually enrol in two units per term.
Students are not permitted to enrol in more than four units per term and must not complete their course in less than three academic years.
For Course Planners please refer to the following website: http://www.cqu.edu.au/student-life/new-students/planners-and-profiles
Please note: Students must also check to see when and where a unit is offered before enrolling. See the unit availability section in this handbook for details.
Credit Transfer & Exemptions
Credit will not be granted towards the CQUniversity Bachelor of Laws course for law units studied at this or other institutions that are not part of an accredited law degree course. In order for students to receive professional accreditation upon completion of the course, all law units must meet the content requirements of the accrediting bodies as specified by legislation. Law units completed outside of a law degree course will not meet these requirements. Even where law units have addressed content similar to that in the CQUniversity Bachelor of Laws course, the assessment will be different in focus to that required in a law degree.
Students who have completed a law unit at an accredited Australian Law School, for which there is no equivalent law unit at Central Queensland University, may at the discretion of the Head of Course, be granted credit for an unspecified law elective in the LLB degree. The maximum allowable credit will not exceed four unspecified elective units.
Refer to the Credit Transfer website at http://www.cqu.edu.au/credittransfer for further details on the guidelines and application process.
Practising as a Solicitor in Australia
Queensland
To practise as a solicitor in Queensland, you must first complete an approved law degree such as the CQUniversity Bachelor of Laws. Graduates wishing to be admitted as a solicitor must also undertake additional legal training through either successful completion of a Practical Legal Training (PLT) course, or by serving as a Supervised Trainee.
Upon completion of the above, you can apply for admission as a Lawyer to the Roll of Lawyers in Queensland, providing you are able to satisfy the Admission Board and the Supreme Court of your fitness to practise. You can apply for a Practising Certificate through the Queensland Law Society.
Graduates admitted to practise in Queensland may apply for recognition of their practising certificate throughout the States and Territories due to mutual recognition principles.
For more detailed information on admission, please refer to the following websites:
Legal Practitioners Admissions Board: http://www.qls.com.au/Legal-Practitioners-Admissions-Board
Queensland Law Society: http://www.qls.com.au/
The Bar Association of Queensland: http://www.qldbar.asn.au/
For admission in other States and Territories, please refer to the following websites:
New South Wales
Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB): https://www.lpab.justice.nsw.gov.au/
Law Society of NSW: https://www.lawsociety.com.au/
NSW Bar Association: https://nswbar.asn.au/
Victoria
Victoria Legal Admissions Board: https://www.lawadmissions.vic.gov.au/
Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner: https://lsbc.vic.gov.au/
Law Institute of Victoria: https://www.liv.asn.au/
Victorian Bar: https://www.vicbar.com.au/
Western Australia
Legal Practice Board of Western Australia: https://www.lpbwa.org.au/
Law Society of Western Australia: https://lawsocietywa.asn.au/
Western Australian Bar Association: https;//wabar.asn.au/
South Australia
Law Society of South Australia: http://www.lawsocietysa.asn.au/
South Australian Bar Association: https://sabar.org.au/
Tasmania
The Supreme Court of Tasmania: https://www.supremecourt.tas.gov.au/practitioners/admission/
Law Society of Tasmania: https://www.lst.org.au/
Tasmanian Bar Association: https://tasbar.com.au/
Australian Capital Territory
The Supreme Court of the ACT website: https://www.courts.act.gov.au/supreme/law-and-practice/admission-as-a-legal-pracitioner
ACT Law Society: https://www.actlawsociety.asn.au/
ACT Bar Association: https://www.actbar.com.au/
Northern Territory
The Supreme Court of the Northern Territory: https://supremecourt.nt.gov.au/
Law Society Northern Territory website: http://www.lawsocietynt.asn.au/
Northern Territory Bar Association: https://ntbar.asn.au/