Overview

This Laws (Honours) - Psychological Science programme from Griffith University equips you with the skills to analyse legal issues through the lens of psychology, giving you insight into what drives human decisions, actions and social systems.

Ideal if you want to make a meaningful impact in areas such as social justice, mental health advocacy, policy reform and legal practice, this degree prepares you for a wide range of careers that require both legal expertise and a deep understanding of people.

From your first year, you'll gain hands-on experience through moots, court visits, research projects and structured industry placements. The Griffith Legal Clinic program allows you to work on real cases, developing skills in advocacy, legal writing and client engagement, while Griffith's psychology research opportunities give you practical experience in data collection, analysis and behavioural studies.

Career

A law degree from Griffith University is recognised as a qualifying degree for admission into the legal profession in many countries around the world. Whether you aim to pursue law, psychology, or interdisciplinary careers, graduates of this double degree are well positioned for careers where law and human behaviour intersect.

Opportunities may include:

legal professional (lawyer/solicitor)

counsellor or social researcher

human resources or industrial relations professional

legal consultant specialising in mental health or policy

policy adviser or researcher

corporate compliance and ethics officer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crime

Counselling Skills

Cognitive Psycholog

Torts

Property

Psychology and Counselling in Professional Contexts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

400 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Psychology Public Law View 96 other Bachelors in Public Law in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Cricos code - 113698K

Your entry requirements include: Grade average of 2.4 (on a reverse 5-point scale) in the final year results

Post-secondary qualifications are required for entry into this program.

Successful completion of one year of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of high school studies.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37498 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

13600 AUD / year

≈ 13600 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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