Laws - Psychological Sciences Swinburne University of Technology

Overview

Swinburne University of Technology offers a degree in Laws - Psychological Sciences.

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Bachelor of Laws

• apply the principles and doctrines that underpin the fundamental areas of Australian law and the Australian legal system
• apply the principles and doctrines that underpin the fundamental areas of Australian law and the Australian legal system
• analyse and evaluate the interdisciplinary contexts in which legal issues arise and the disciplines and policy considerations that influence the content and operation of the law
• interpret issues affecting the legal status and experiences of Indigenous peoples in Australia and apply legal doctrine and other approaches to solve problems in preparation for professional practice acknowledging the culture, traditions and beliefs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other communities
• critically evaluate events or factual situations, identify the legal issues to which they give rise and develop and articulate appropriate and creative responses
• undertake and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to make judgements to solve complex legal problems with intellectual independence
• effectively communicate persuasive legal arguments to legal and non-legal audiences
• function as an effective member or leader of a team and critically reflect on individual performance and professional development

Bachelor of Psychological Sciences

• systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to inform their knowledge and conceptual understandings in psychology
• formulate arguments that are fit for purpose and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant theories and evidence in psychology
• critically analyse information to generate creative solutions to solve complex problems in the area of psychology
• define and integrate theoretical principles and apply these in their disciplinary areas of expertise
• apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others
• interpret and communicate ideas, problems and arguments in modes suitable to a range of audiences using a range of media
• coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas in local and international context.