The University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined
New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelors Honours
Duration
5F/EqP
Campus
Newcastle City Precinct (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
2027-02-22
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined at The University of Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia is a bachelors honours programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
34,808
Staff Ratio
29.2:1
International
17.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
80.0%
of graduates employed
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced.
- Recommended studies: Biology.
- If you have not previously studied one or more of these subjects or have limited knowledge in them, we strongly encourage you to consider enrolling in bridging courses.
- NUPrep Bridging provides free academic preparation and support short courses, available both on campus and online, to complete before starting your degree.
- Applicants with higher education study If you completed higher education or partial higher education studies your grade point average can be converted to a selection rank to be used for admission purposes.
- Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study If you studied vocational education and training, the type of qualification, whether or not you completed it, and if it was graded or competency-based, will all be taken into consideration to assess your eligibility for admission.
- Completion of studies at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher Guarantees Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.
- Review the Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme .
- Applicants with work and life experience If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University provides a range of pathways toward your preferred degree.
- Regardless of your age or experience, there is a place for you.
- Explore University of Newcastle entry options.
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
34,808
Total students
Staff Ratio
29:1
Students per staff
International Students
17%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
80%
Employed after graduation
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
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