Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

About the course

This combined degree links psychological science with legal training, building insight into human behaviour alongside core legal knowledge and logical reasoning. You will study topics such as mental illness, brain biology, memory and decision-making while developing skills for legal analysis and practice. Students complete psychological science requirements in the first three years, then finish Law (Honours) in the final two years. This is a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in law and psychology.

Career outcome

Graduates are equipped for professional entry roles in Law and further postgraduate study. Graduates pursue roles in legal practice, corporate counsel, compliance, and public sector law. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.

Living Costs in Newcastle**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)