Combining law with psychological science will give you a unique skill set that will prepare you for work either in the community sector, or in commerce and industry. In the psychological science component, you’ll learn how to apply psychological theories to topics such as thinking and perceiving, motivation, stress, health, criminal activity, and group behaviour. You’ll also learn how to evaluate and understand tests that measure intellectual, behavioural and emotional states. You’ll develop interpersonal and communication skills and learn about the principles of counselling and core areas of psychology. You’ll learn how to help people with personal, health, vocational and social difficulties and will have the opportunity to undertake a professional practice placement to enhance your skills. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Psychological Science at GU.
This an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to http://www.griffith.edu.au/students/enrolment-timetables-fees/paying-your-fees.
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English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.
Griffith ATAR Guarantee applies to this program. For more information visit griffith.edu.au/guaranteed-admission.
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
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Highest Rank to receive an offer
Median Rank to receive an offer
Lowest Rank to receive an offer
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
98.85
84.05
79.30
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
99.95
88.55
84.45
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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Higher education study
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Work and life experience
Recent secondary education
Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank
Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor
International students
All students
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0
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<5*
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10
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100%
* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
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You’ll be prepared for work in community legal centres or in other support organisations and in business organisations. You’ll also be well positioned to seek a career in forensic psychology.
As a Bachelor of Psychological Science graduate, you will be eligible for affiliate membership of the Australian Psychological Society. Further study is required to qualify for provisional registration as a psychologist.
5 years Full time or 8 years Part time