Bond University
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationBond’s three-semester-per-year timetable makes it easy and efficient to tackle a double degree. In fact, you can complete two degrees here in less time than you could graduate with just one at most other universities.
Bond’s Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Laws combination can be done in less than 4 years.
The combination of psychology and law will help you develop a multi-layered skillset that will make you stand out to employers in almost any industry or work setting. The Bachelor of Laws in an approved program for a career as a legal practitioner, in conjunction with the completion of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP).
Studying psychological science will give you a deep understanding of the human psyche – why we behave the way we do and the full range of human behaviours. That knowledge adds another layer of understanding to the study of law, particularly in crucial areas such as negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution.
Delivery mode
Bond University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 14 University Drive, Robina
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
2024 Year 12 entry
Bond University’s Year 12 Early Guaranteed Offer Scheme recognises the challenges students have faced over the past few years of senior schooling.
Eligible students can receive an offer to study at Bond in 2024 before final ATAR or IB Diploma results are released, providing certainty about your future study options.
Finished secondary education
If you completed secondary education more than two years ago, you can still refer to these results in your application to study at Bond.
We will also take into account whether you have additional qualifications, including formal qualifications such as Senior External Examination results, higher education study, VET study and diplomas, or work and life experience.
Overseas high school or other overseas qualifications
If you completed your secondary schooling overseas or hold other educational qualifications overseas, your application will be assessed using the Australian Government Department of Education's Country Education Profiles and QTAC assessment schedules on overseas assessment.
Bond's programs are taught and assessed in English, so depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall score 7.0 with no sub score less than 6.5
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 65 with no Communicative Scores below 58
- Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 94, no scores below 24 in Writing, and 20 in Speaking, Reading and Listening
Course fees
$187,440
$252,120
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws will prepare you for the following roles.
Barrister
A Barrister appears in higher courts to represent their clients in legal proceedings. You might provide legal advice and prepare cases for court. B...
In House Counsel
An In-House Counsel provides legal advice and representation within an organisation. You might work in a corporate setting, non-profit, or governme...
Solicitor
A Solicitor represents a client in legal proceedings. You might liaise with clients and provide legal advice or guidance. Solicitors may prepare fo...
Family Lawyer
A Family Lawyer specialises in legal proceedings involving family law such as divorce settlements or dealing with wills. You might represent a clie...
About Bond University
In 1989, Bond was established with the vision of delivering educational excellence that satisfied the highest international standards.
Decades later, this remains at the forefront of the University's ethos, paired with our commitment to offer a student experience that benefits and transforms every graduate. Today, students, their experiences, and their ambitions remain at the heart of the University’s every decision, action and innovation.
Not just reserved for a select few, each and every Bond student has unrivalled access to industry, entrepreneurship, academic, and career experiences.
At Bond, we are dedicated to fostering exceptional graduate outcomes. This commitment has been reflected in national rankings like the Employer Satisfaction Survey, where we were ranked #1 in Australia in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Bond’s research portfolio reflects the University’s focus on ingenuity and entrepreneurship, and offers meaningful contributions across disciplines, from healthcare innovations to big data and beyond.
From day one, Bond students gain membership to a network of more than 30,000 alumni located in more than 120 countries, providing unmatched networking opportunities.
