Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Murdoch University
About
You’ll examine crime from a range of perspectives, including law, sociology and psychology and learn how to reduce or prevent crime and help both the victims and offenders involved in the criminal justice system.When you combine your Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, you’ll have the chance to study psychology along with other subjects in science.
You can build special expertise in your final year with a unit in Cognitive Neuroscience.6 reasons to study a combined degree in Law and Psychology at MurdochTravel while you earn credit towards your law degree, with opportunities to study in Italy, Switzerland, India or take on an internship in Germany.
Earn credit towards your degree with hands-on legal training in our award-winning clinic, working with real clients in areas such as human rights, family law and indigenous issues.
Graduate with two qualifications, a unique skillset and even more career opportunities.
Your Bachelor of Science in Psychology is a first step towards becoming a registered psychologist.
Get valuable work experience through our Work Integrated Learning program which allows you to intern at real law firms, organisations and clinics.
Develop analytical skills alongside contemporary scientific research methods for investigating human minds and behaviour.
Structure
Spine 9 credit points
Required Units 3 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP100 | Career Learning: Managing Your Career | 3 |
Specified Elective Units 6 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP200 | Building Enterprise Skills | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MSP201 | Real World Learning | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB210 | The Law of Costs | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB301 | Internships (WIL) | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB312 | Law Moot #1 | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB314 | Introduction to Mooting | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB315 | Law Moot #2 | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB328 | Trial Advocacy | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB390 | Clinical Legal Education | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB391 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB393 | Law in the Community (Street Law) | 3 |
Course Core 75 credit points
Law Units 72 credit points
Required Units 54 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| BJU100 | Australian Legal System | 3 |
| BJU200 | Skills for Legal Practice | 3 |
| BJU300 | Legal Theory and Research | 3 |
| LLB120 | Legal Writing for Lawyers | 3 |
| LLB130 | Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 |
| LLB152 | Torts | 3 |
| LLB251 | Equity | 3 |
| LLB253 | Property Law A | 3 |
| LLB254 | Property Law B | 3 |
| LLB259 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| LLB260 | Contract Law | 6 |
| LLB352 | Evidence | 3 |
| LLB353 | Trusts | 3 |
| LLB358 | Australian Administrative Law | 3 |
| LLB450 | Civil Procedure | 3 |
| LLB452 | Corporations Law | 3 |
| LLB468 | Ethics and Professional Responsibility | 3 |
Specified Elective Units 18 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| LLB304 | International Media Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB309 | Legal Strategy in Organisations | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB318 | Legal Practice: An Introduction | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB393 | Law in the Community (Street Law) | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB210 | The Law of Costs | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB302 | International Sale of Goods | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB201 | Policing & Crime Prevention | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB355 | Admiralty Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB390 | Clinical Legal Education | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB332 | Commercial Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB325 | Comparative Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB341 | Conflict of Laws | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB391 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB363 | Employment Relations Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB356 | Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB342 | European Union Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB370 | Family Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB386 | Family Law Clinic | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB387 | Human Rights Law Clinic | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB301 | Internships (WIL) | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB307 | IP: Regulating Innovation and Creativity | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB337 | Legal Protection of International Human Rights | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB376 | International Human Rights Organisations | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB319 | Insurance Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB339 | Shipping Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB335 | Mining and Natural Resources Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB305 | Native Title Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB392 | Oil and Gas Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB389 | Psychology and Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB365 | Public International Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB323 | Social and Welfare Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB381 | Supervised Legal Research | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB312 | Law Moot #1 | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB314 | Introduction to Mooting | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB315 | Law Moot #2 | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB327 | Refugee Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB328 | Trial Advocacy | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB367 | Law of Planning | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB349 | Comparative Contract Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB372 | Work Health and Safety Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB209 | Sports Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB316 | Basic Principles of Taxation Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB317 | Advanced Taxation Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB397 | Mediation | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB203 | Indigenous Peoples, Law and Society | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB306 | International Arbitration Law | 3 |
Science Units 3 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| BSC100 | Building Blocks for Science Students | 3 |
Major 36 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MJ-PSC | Psychology | 36 |
Entry requirements
Advanced Standing
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
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Adjustment for Murdoch RISE
Murdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.
If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.
There’s no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai, Singapore and Myanmar campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Learning outcomes
- trial advocacy
- legal protection of international human rights
- psychological science
- cultural psychology
- psychology and law.
Institution
