Program Overview

Foundation Studies prepares you for a successful transition to degree-level study, providing a pathway to the first year of study of a bachelor’s degree at Murdoch University.

This course is suited to you if you:

• Need an entrance qualification for Murdoch University
• Want to accelerate your university preparation after Year 11, or equivalent
• Want to change your degree stream after Year 11, or equivalent

Course Structure
For Foundation Studies you will complete eight units over two study periods, studying a combination of core and elective units. The units you will undertake will be determined by your chosen degree. All students must complete the two English units and at least one unit from each Discipline Group.

Each unit of study builds concepts from an introductory level through to university entrance level. The units are designed to develop your learning techniques as well as bridging gaps in your unit knowledge.

• English
  • Essential Australian Studies
  • Introduction to Academic Communication
• Mathematics
  • Introductory Mathematics
  • Mathematics for Science
• Science and Technology
  • Information Technology for Academic Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
• The Arts
  • Introduction to Media
  • Media Production
• Business and Legal Studies
  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Economics

Leading to: Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
You’ll examine crime from a range of perspectives, including law, sociology and psychology and learn how to reduce or prevent crime and help both the victims and offenders involved in the criminal justice system.

When you combine your Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, you’ll have the chance to study psychology along with other subjects in science. You can build special expertise in your final year with a unit in Cognitive Neuroscience.

3 reasons to study a combined degree in Law and Psychology at Murdoch

• Earn credit towards your degree with hands-on legal training in our award-winning clinic, working with real clients in areas such as human rights, family law and indigenous issues.
• Graduate with two qualifications, a unique skillset and even more career opportunities.
• Get valuable work experience through our Work Integrated Learning program which allows you to intern at real law firms, organisations and clinics.

What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• Trial advocacy
• Legal protection of international human rights
• Psychological science
• Cultural psychology
• Psychology and law