Bachelor's Degree Law (JD) Full Time

Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychology

at Edith Cowan University · Perth, Western Australia

CRICOS course code

0102000

CRICOS provider code

00279B

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

5 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$304,500 total

Per year

A$60,900/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychology at Edith Cowan University brings together two significant disciplines, allowing you to study legal principles and psychological theory side by side over five years of full-time study. During this course, you complete units that cover the Australian legal system, core areas like contract, criminal, and constitutional law, and advanced legal research. Alongside the law curriculum, you'll dive into psychology’s foundational subjects, including human behaviour, cognition, psychological assessment, and statistical methods. There is the opportunity to engage in research projects and case studies relevant to both psychology and law.

This double degree is structured around semesters, and you’ll complete units of study across both subjects each year. Each unit is weighted with credit points, contributing towards your total required for graduation. In your later years, the law component typically includes a capstone or advanced research project and might offer placements or moot court work. Psychology units may involve practicum or research components, although clinical placements to practise as a registered psychologist require further postgraduate study in Australia.

You’ll develop skills in legal research, critical analysis, ethical reasoning, psychological assessment, and evidence-based problem solving. This course suits students interested in understanding how law and psychology interact—useful whether you want to practise law, continue into psychology, or work in roles supporting legal or psychological services. ECU’s location in Perth offers links to local legal practices, community organisations, and justice or mental health sectors.

International students need to meet English requirements, with law degrees usually requiring higher scores. While studying, international students in Australia can work up to 48 hours per fortnight and may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) after graduation. Always check the latest details with Edith Cowan University or the CRICOS register.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Solicitor or barrister (subject to further legal training and admission requirements)
Paralegal or legal officer in government and private sectors
Human resources or industrial relations adviser
Police, corrections, or justice department roles
Policy development or legal research roles
Community and youth services
Market research analyst
Further study towards registered psychologist status

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychology at Edith Cowan University?

It typically takes 5 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$304,500 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Solicitor or barrister (subject to further legal training and admission requirements)Paralegal or legal officer in government and private sectorsHuman resources or industrial relations adviserPolice, corrections, or justice department rolesPolicy development or legal research rol...

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