Bachelor of Psychological Science, Bachelor of Laws

GA1: Intellectual rigour

Access, manage, research and evaluate sources of information using intellectual and practical skills relevant to legal research and policy issues in professional practice

Apply psychological principles, theories, and concepts using a scientific, evidence-based approach across the core domains of psychology.

GA2: Creativity

Apply legal reasoning, critical analysis and research to generate appropriate responses to legal problems

Demonstrate independence and integrity in the pursuit of scholarly inquiry and creative problem-solving in psychology

GA3: Ethical practice

Identify, discuss and explain approaches to ethical decision-making and reflect upon and respond to ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts.

Explain and evaluate the professional responsibilities of lawyers in promoting justice and sustainability in service to the community.

Evaluate the relationship between law and sustainability.

Evaluate evidence and tolerate ambiguity, while critically reflecting on biases, values, and ethics to support inclusive, reflexive and safety-focused professional conduct in psychology.

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

Identify and explain fundamental areas of law, including the Australian legal system, and underlying principles and concepts, including international and comparative contexts, and the broader contexts within which legal issues arise.

Evaluate and apply evidence-based research and assessment methods according to ethical principles, including the responsible use of technology in psychology.

GA5: Lifelong learning

Exercise independent judgment and assess self-capabilities and performance, and apply feedback to determine personal and professional development needs and achievements.

Access, manage and evaluate sources of information relevant to legal research and practice

Apply psychological knowledge and skills to personal, professional, and societal contexts, incorporating strategies for self-care, resilience, and management of psychosocial risks.

GA6: Communication and social skills

Collaborate and communicate using appropriate academic skills in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences

Critically analyse and evaluate psychological theory and research, and communicate findings effectively in written and oral forms.

Demonstrate interpersonal and collaboration skills by working respectfully with others and maintaining safe and professional relationships.

GA7: Cultural competence

Apply Australian Indigenous perspectives to all aspects of legal professional practice.

Demonstrate appropriate reflexive and responsive practice when working with socially and culturally diverse people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.