Overview
Stand Alone Programs
Double Degree Structure240 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 240 UOC.
1. Law compulsory courses - 96 UOC
2. Law prescribed elective - 6 UOC
3. Law elective courses - 42 UOC
4. Psychological Science courses - 96 UOC
- 4722 - Psychological Science / Law
- 3435 - Psychological Science
- 4701 - Law
Complementary majors3435 - Psychological Science
In addition to their core study in Psychology, students may choose to use their Free Electives to complete one of the complementary majors listed below.
Please Note: Students wishing to undertake a complementary major in Neuroscience or Vision Science, or more than one major for their program, should be aware that it may not be possible to complete their program within 144 UOC (i.e., within three years of full-time study). This may involve additional time and cost and might have visa implications for International Students.
If you intend to do more than one major for this program, please consult the Program Authority (School of Psychology).
Students are encouraged to declare their major/s as soon as possible.
Level 1 Core Courses3435 - Psychological Science
Students must take 18 UOC of the following courses.
Level 2 Core Courses3435 - Psychological Science
Students must take 30 UOC of the following courses.
Level 3 Core Courses3435 - Psychological Science
Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
Core Courses4701 - Law
Students must take 96 UOC of the following courses.
Level 3 Prescribed Electives3435 - Psychological Science
Students must take at least 18 UOC of the following Level 3 Psychology courses (at least 6 UOC from List A and 6 UOC from List B).
Law Electives4701 - Law
Students must complete 42 UOC of Law Electives.
Note: With the permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the course teacher, undergraduate students may enrol in one or more Postgraduate courses, in a select list of approved Postgraduate Electives. Not more than half the students' total elective courses may be taken from the postgraduate offerings.
Law Theory Prescribed Electives4701 - Law
Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses.
Level 2 Maturity Requirements3435 - Psychological Science
Students must complete at least 24 UOC of Level 1 courses before enrolling in Level 2 courses.
Please Note: Level 2 course PSYC2101 Assessment, Personality & Psychopathology may be taken in Term 3 of Year 1.
Level 3 Maturity Requirements3435 - Psychological Science
Students must have completed 72 UOC before taking any of the following courses.
Level 3 Prescribed Electives List A3435 - Psychological Science
In choosing their Level 3 Prescribed Electives, students must select at least one course (6 UOC) from List A.
Level 3 Prescribed Electives List B3435 - Psychological Science
In choosing their Level 3 Prescribed Electives, students must select at least one course (6 UOC) from List B.
Maximum Level 1 UOC3435 - Psychological Science
No more than 72 UOC of Level 1 courses (including 12 UOC General Education) will be counted towards the degree.
Nura Gili Pre-Law Program4701 - Law
Program Fees
At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following: