Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

About the course

This double degree combines psychology and law to build skills for working across legal and behavioural science contexts. You’ll study human behaviour alongside legal principles, with an accredited psychology sequence that can support a pathway toward psychologist registration. The mix suits roles spanning courts, government, corporate and health settings as an undergraduate Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in law and psychology. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue diverse pathways where legal knowledge and psychological insight intersect, including legal practice, corporate and government roles, compliance and policy, and work in mental health or clinical environments. The psychology component supports progression toward further study required for psychologist registration, while the law qualification supports careers such as solicitor or barrister. Outcomes align with a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in law and psychology. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR/Selection rank 84.00.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)