Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Psychological Sciences

Overview

Study the intersection of two forever-fascinating fields with our Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at Australia’s newest, most forward-thinking law school. If we can understand people’s actions, we can predict their behaviour and help to prevent harm. Learn how you could help do both with this intellectually challenging double degree.

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Your industry experience

Bolster your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs – a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. This can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects.

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Skills you’ll learn

Navigate the Australian legal system
Ethical and professional responsibility
Legal research and writing
Thorough discipline knowledge
Communication skills
Problem solving

Your career opportunities

Legal counsel
Human rights advocate
Lawyer
Social welfare consultant
Child safety officer
Clinical worker

Key codes

CRICOS course code

111771M

VTAC Code (IFP)

3400213093

VTAC Code (CSP)

3400213091

International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Why Swinburne?

Ranked Top 250 in Psychology

Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023

5-stars for overall student experience

80.6% of UG graduates found employment within 4 months of completing their course

The median income for graduates 1 year out is $54.5K (second highest in Melbourne / Victoria)

Qualifications

One of the following:

successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in English (or equivalent) or 30 in English (EAL).
completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.

Guaranteed Entry ATAR

85.0

You’ll be guaranteed a place in this course if you meet or exceed the ATAR Guaranteed Entry Score, provided you meet the course prerequisites.

If your ATAR is below the guaranteed entry score, you can still be offered a place as your ATAR may be adjusted based on subject adjustments, equity schemes or other factors.

Subject adjustments:

A study score of 25 in any Business, any Humanities, any LOTE, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 2 aggregate points per study.
A study score of 30 in any Business, any Humanities, any LOTE, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 3 aggregate points per study.

Overall maximum of 12 points. Subject adjustment points are applied to the aggregate, not the ATAR.

Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.

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Other requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process

Course prerequisites

VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in any English (except EAL) or 25 in English as Alternate Language (EAL)

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Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

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English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above
or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

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Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

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Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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How credit points work

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Psychological Sciences requires students to complete units of study to the value of 500 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Core units

Major units

Placement units

Elective units

Law elective units

Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Psychological Sciences

What your course could look like

This is the indicative sequence for Semester 1, 2025 only. You are advised to use the study plan template available via your student portal in conjunction with your course planner to plan your studies. Sequence may also vary depending on advanced standing and exemptions. The unit offering information is correct at the time of publication, however changes may occur.

Bachelor of Laws

Units of study	Unit code
Core units
Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory Interpretation Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW10010
Contract Law Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW10011
Commercial Law Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW10013
Torts 1 Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW10014
Criminal Law and Procedure Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW10015
Torts 2 Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW10025
Legal Writing Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW10026
Evidence Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW20009
Administrative Law Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW20010
Trade Marks and Related Rights Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW20011
Federal and State Constitutional Law Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW20012
Property Law Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW20013
Land Law Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW20014
Legal Technology and Innovation Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW20040
Copyright Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW20043
Patents and Designs Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW30011
Equity and Trusts Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW30012
Company Law Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW30013
Legal Practice and Professional Conduct Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW30015
Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW30029
Professional Experience in Law 1 Core unit	LAW10016
Professional Experience in Law 2 Core unit	LAW20018
Professional Experience in Law 3 Core unit	LAW30016

Bachelor of Psychological Sciences

Units of study	Unit code
Core units
Introduction to Research Methods Core unit , 12.5 credit points , Psychology majors only	PSY10005
Brain and Behaviour Core unit , 12.5 credit points	PSY10007
Fundamentals of Psychology Core unit , 12.5 credit points	PSY10008
Foundations of Statistics Core unit , 12.5 credit points	STA10003

Want to see the full range of electives?

Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.

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2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$13,153

Total fee* ($AUD)

$65,765

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$41,760.00

Fees are estimates only

Published student tuition fees for 2025 unit enrolments in HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) are subject to change based on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees may vary for units studied in future years, with part-time fees being proportionally lower depending on the number of units taken per semester. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.

Fees are estimates only

The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount. You can also choose to pay your fees up front.

Find out more about fees

International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.

To pay your fees:

log in to My Financials
check your Australian bank account details are correct
check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
pay using your preferred payment method.

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Eligibility for HECS-HELP

You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:

are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.

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Student services and amenities fee

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

The fee shown in the capped amount for 2025.

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.

Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365

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Scholarships

Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.

Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.

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When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.

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Professional placement fees

Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

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Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.

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Ready to take on a new challenge and reach your academic goals? If you already know which course you want to study and understand the entry requirements, what are you waiting for? Apply online! Remember, you cannot apply direct if you have an active VTAC application.

Course code

BB-LAWPSY

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Course code

BB-LAWPSY

CRICOS code

111771M

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Apply through VTAC

International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia must apply through VTAC. VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.

VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.

VTAC Code (CSP)

3400213091

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VTAC Code (IFP)

3400213093

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Start dates

Location

Last date to apply

Start dates

Semester 2

Hawthorn

30-July-2025

04-August-2025

Start dates

Location

Start dates

Semester 2

Hawthorn

04-August-2025

Upcoming events

Swinburne Study Expo (Wantirna)

28-May-2025

Swinburne Study Expo (Hawthorn)

05-June-2025

Swinburne Study Expo (Croydon)

11-June-2025

Overview

Entry requirements

Study structure

Fees & Scholarships

How to apply

Overview

Got questions about a course?

Your industry experience

Skills you’ll learn

Your career opportunities

Key codes

International student visa

Why Swinburne?

Guaranteed Entry ATAR

Subject adjustments:

Admission requirements

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

Admission requirements

Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Psychological Sciences

Want to see the full range of electives?

Fees are estimates only

Fees are estimates only

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

SSAF fee* ($AUD)