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A Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) – Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program enables students to apply the knowledge gained in their Bachelor of Laws degree in the context of a major legal research project in their final year of study. The LLB (Honours) component equips graduates with a comprehensive legal education: … For more content click the Read More button below. The Honours component has two functions at UOW; as an in-depth project at the end of undergraduate study, and as a bridge between undergraduate study and advanced research. Studying Honours gives you: Training in research skills and information systems (archives, the Library, databases, electronic research networks) The ability to present complex ideas verbally and in writing The opportunity to work closely with a supervisor and prepare a major project to meet critical deadlines Experience in devising, researching and writing up an individual topic of study in an extended format Combining Law with a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), you will attain knowledge of biological and social bases of behaviour, cognition and perception, social and developmental psychology, personality, and applied psychology. This combination gives you an in-depth understanding and reasoning of the human experience that can enhance your skills as a legal practitioner. We believe that practical experience is a vital part of your legal training. We are the only law school in New South Wales that requires you to complete a legal internship, providing highly valued industry experience. We are committed to social justice and providing a legal education that engages with the complexities of law's intersection with society. This double degree delivers a practical and contextual legal education that prepares graduates not only for traditional careers in the legal profession but also for a wide range of careers in government, business and community organisations – as leaders, innovators and problem solvers. This double degree has no direct entry and students must apply for a course transfer into the Honours degree. Students interested in transferring should consult with the Honours Coordinator, before submitting a course transfer application. The course transfer application will be assessed by the School of Law Head of Students.