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'I originally chose to study psychology and law with the goal of becoming a forensic psychologist, I wanted to use clinical psychology to provide expert opinions in courtrooms. However, as I’m progressing through my double degree, I’m discovering the vast range of opportunities available when combining these fields. There are so many areas of law that interest me, and I’m excited to explore them before deciding on my path. For now, I want to embrace every opportunity to learn and grow while I’m still studying.'
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) student
Double degree, double opportunities
‘I really enjoy studying the double degree because of the variety it offers. In a semester where I am completing two law and two psychology subjects, I’m able to switch focus between law to psychology subjects when I want something different.
'Since a law degree is 4 years and the double degree with psychology was 5.5 years, it was a no brainer to me to stay back the extra 1.5 years and come out with two degrees instead of one. I believe that combining both law and psychology will give me many more job opportunities.’
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) student
Learn from experts
'One of my psychology lecturers works in domestic violence counselling and often speaks to us about how real people are affected by it. It’s these kind of case studies that interest me because I know I’m going to encounter difficult situations like this when I’m a barrister.'
Learn from the best
Science (Psychology) program and QUT researcher, Dr Melanie White, received a highly regarded Churchill Fellowship in 2013 to pursue her research into the genes linked to substance abuse in adults. The results of her research will help clinicians make customised treatment plans based on someone’s specific genetic profile.
Accreditation
This course has full accreditation with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, giving you a highly recognised qualification. This course is part of a sequence that can lead to eligibility for registration as a psychologist. APAC is the only Australian entity with the authority to accredit courses that will be recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia.
Diverse career options
'I originally chose to study psychology and law with the goal of becoming a forensic psychologist, I wanted to use clinical psychology to provide expert opinions in courtrooms. However, as I’m progressing through my double degree, I’m discovering the vast range of opportunities available when combining these fields. There are so many areas of law that interest me, and I’m excited to explore them before deciding on my path. For now, I want to embrace every opportunity to learn and grow while I’m still studying.'
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) student
Double degree, double opportunities
‘I really enjoy studying the double degree because of the variety it offers. In a semester where I am completing two law and two psychology subjects, I’m able to switch focus between law to psychology subjects when I want something different.
'Since a law degree is 4 years and the double degree with psychology was 5.5 years, it was a no brainer to me to stay back the extra 1.5 years and come out with two degrees instead of one. I believe that combining both law and psychology will give me many more job opportunities.’
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) student
Learn from experts
'One of my psychology lecturers works in domestic violence counselling and often speaks to us about how real people are affected by it. It’s these kind of case studies that interest me because I know I’m going to encounter difficult situations like this when I’m a barrister.'
Learn from the best
Science (Psychology) program and QUT researcher, Dr Melanie White, received a highly regarded Churchill Fellowship in 2013 to pursue her research into the genes linked to substance abuse in adults. The results of her research will help clinicians make customised treatment plans based on someone’s specific genetic profile.
Accreditation
This course has full accreditation with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, giving you a highly recognised qualification. This course is part of a sequence that can lead to eligibility for registration as a psychologist. APAC is the only Australian entity with the authority to accredit courses that will be recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia.
Highlights
- Learn to apply psychological principles to legal issues and concerns.
- Benefit from meaningful connections with high profile industry employers and classes with leading and internationally renowned experts.
- Graduate to work in the development of mental health and legal policies, in legal-psychological research, or as a lawyer in corporate, social or clinical environments.
- Take the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.
- Develop in-demand transferable skills in legal research, problem-solving, critical analysis, creative thinking, effective communication, and negotiation.
- Explore international study and placement opportunities during your studies.
- Access a range of scholarships and support to assist you with your studies, life at uni and preparation for your career.
Highlights
- Learn to apply psychological principles to legal issues and concerns.
- Benefit from meaningful connections with high profile industry employers and classes with leading and internationally renowned experts.
- Graduate to work in the development of mental health and legal policies, in legal-psychological research, or as a lawyer in corporate, social or clinical environments.
- Take the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.
- QUT rank top 16 in Australia and top 200 in the world for psychology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026)
- Develop in-demand transferable skills in legal research, problem-solving, critical analysis, creative thinking, effective communication, and negotiation.
- Explore international study and placement opportunities during your studies.
- Access a range of scholarships and support to assist you with your studies, life at uni and preparation for your career.
Explore this course
The course will give you insight into the worlds of psychology and law, with particular relevance to health law. It will allow you to take a psychological perspective on legal and mental health issues, and be able to advise on and analyse legal situations. The psychology component provides an understanding of human behaviour (including social, clinical and cognitive studies), with application to forensic and legal settings. You will develop skills in communication, research, problem solving and critical analysis that can be applied in a range of settings in both the public and private sectors.
At QUT, we prepare our students for the modern world of law. What makes our law degree unique is our balance between legal principles and practice.
With our practical, hands-on approach to teaching, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Australian legal system and the core areas of law required for admission to legal practice in Australia.
You’ll gain a strong foundation in key areas of law, including:
- contract law
- legal research
- equity and trusts
- constitutional law
- administrative law
- commercial and personal property law.
In addition to these established areas of law, you’ll have the opportunity to explore emerging areas of legal practice, such as:
- environment, social and governance (ESG) issues
- law, technology and innovation.
- You'll also develop a comprehensive knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders perspectives on law and the legal system, preparing you to work in culturally diverse contexts.
Careers and outcomes
A double degree in psychology and law offers you greater flexibility in your career. You will enter the workforce with a solid scientific and practical base making you suitable for positions in the development of mental health and legal policies, in research in the legal-psychological domain, and to work as either a lawyer or psychologist within legal, corporate, government, social and clinical arenas. Developing health law or advising clients on health law issues is another option to combine both sets of skills. The skills and knowledge you have acquired will be transferable to a wide range of areas such as business or to communication and policy advice roles.
The double degree will also allow you to work in legal environments as a solicitor, in-house lawyer, Crown Law officer or mediator. Outside the specialist psychology and legal environments, the skills and knowledge you have acquired will be transferable to a wide range of areas such as business, communication and policy and public service.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). To pursue a career in a professional area of psychology, you will need to undertake further study to gain registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
For further information on psychology, please refer to the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) online course information.
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a Legal Practitioners' Admissions Board (LPAB) approved law degree, meaning you are eligible for admission to the Australian Legal Profession. To become a solicitor, you must also complete LPAB approved Practical Legal Training. We are one of the few Australian Law Schools to offer approved Practical Legal Training through our Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. To work as a Barrister there are additional training requirements after you are admitted to the legal profession.
Research pathways
Completing a degree with an honours component provides a pathway into research careers. You may be interested in the Australian Centre for Health Law Research, based at our Gardens Point campus.
Possible careers
- Barrister
- In-house lawyer
- Policy officer
- Psychologist
- Solicitor
Law Component:
To meet the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) component of the double degree, you must complete a total of 324 credit points comprising:
- Twenty core units – 240 credit points
- Two Advanced law electives - 24 credit points
- A law minor (48cp) and one unit (12cp) of law / general electives OR two law electives (24cp) and three law / general electives (36cp) – 60 credit points
Law Component:
To meet the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) component of the double degree, you must complete a total of 324 credit points comprising:
- Twenty core units – 240 credit points
- Two Advanced law electives - 24 credit points
- A law minor (48cp) and one unit (12cp) of law / general electives OR two law electives (24cp) and three law / general electives (36cp) – 60 credit points
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 84.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2026.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- ID44
- QTAC code
- 409572
- CRICOS code
- 083021G
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 5.5 years full-time
- 11 years part-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 87.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2025
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
98.65
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Selection rank
99.95
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
90.00
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Selection rank
91.30
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
78.50
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Selection rank
85.30
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
- ATAR/selection rank
- 84.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 87.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT Australia Test (120 scale) | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from July
2026 fees
2026: CSP $16,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $42,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
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