Bachelor of Psychological Science, Bachelor of Laws

• Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills needed to identify, research, evaluate and synthesise relevant factual, legal and policy issues
• Apply knowledge of the scientific method in thinking about problems related to behaviour and mental processes
• Question claims that arise from myth, stereotype, pseudoscience or untested assumptions and recognise and defend against the major fallacies of human thinking
• Apply legal reasoning, critical analysis, research and evidence to generate appropriate responses to legal problems
• Demonstrate practical skills in laboratory- based and other psychological research
• Demonstrate an attitude of critical thinking that includes persistence, open- mindedness, and intellectual engagement
• Apply psychological concepts, theories, and research findings to solve problems in everyday life and in society
• Demonstrate an understanding of approaches to ethical decision-making and an ability to recognise, reflect upon, and respond to ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts
• Demonstrate an ability to recognise and reflect upon the professional responsibilities of lawyers in promoting justice and in service to the community
• Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between law and sustainability.
• Use information in an ethical manner (e.g., acknowledge and respect work and intellectual property rights of others through appropriate citations in oral and written communication)
• Exhibit a scientific attitude in critically thinking about, and learning about, human behaviour, and in creative and pragmatic problem solving
• Promote evidence-based approaches to understanding and changing human behaviour
• Demonstrate an understanding of a broad and coherent body of knowledge that includes the fundamental areas of law, the Australian legal system, and underlying principles and concepts, including international and comparative contexts, and the broader contexts within which legal issues arise.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the international and comparative contexts in which legal issues arise.
• Acquire an understanding of core topics and describe the basic characteristics of the science of psychology
• Explain the major themes (e.g., interaction of genetics and environment) and perspectives (e.g., behavioural, evolutionary, sociocultural) of psychology
• Learn and work independently
• Reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance, and seek and make use of feedback as appropriate, to determine personal and professional development needs and achievements
• Access, manage and evaluate sources of information relevant to legal research and practice
• Demonstrate a capacity for independent learning to sustain personal and professional development in the changing world of the science and practice of psychology
• Apply psychological principles to promote personal development through self- regulation in setting and achieving career and personal goals; self-assess performance accurately; incorporate feedback for improved performance; and purposefully evaluate the quality of one's thinking (metacognition)
• Communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences
• Write effectively in a variety of formats (e.g., essays, research proposals, reports) and for a variety of purposes (e.g., informing, arguing) using the appropriate conventions and referencing styles
• Demonstrate effective oral communication skills in various formats (e.g., debate, group discussion, presentation) and for various purposes
• Apply an understanding of Australian Indigenous perspectives to all aspects of legal professional practice
• Recognise and respect social, cultural, linguistic, spiritual, and gender diversity
• Recognise how privilege, power, and oppression may affect prejudice, discrimination, and inequity
• Reflect on one's experiences and learn from them in order to identify and articulate one's personal, sociocultural, and professional values; demonstrate insightful awareness of one's feelings, motives, and attitudes based on psychological principles

Employment opportunities exist as barristers or solicitors; or in law-related areas in private, corporate, or government organisations. There is a range of career opportunities in government departments, particularly those connected with health, social and disability services, youth services, corrective services, the armed services, research agencies and in education. Graduates may also pursue further training to become a registered clinical psychologist with career options in health services, education, research and more.