Combine psychology studies with a business specialisation to develop insights into people’s behaviour on an individual and organisational level, in a Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business.

This double degree will help you apply key psychology principles in the workplace, giving you the confidence and expertise to understand and manage a range of stakeholders from teammates and clients to customers and employers.

Through Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business, you’ll learn how to:

• establish employee development programs
• advise management on employee relations
• lead organisational change
• analyse consumer behaviour.

These skills will help you further your career opportunities within:

• community service organisations
• human resource departments
• marketing research agencies
• banking and financial institutions
• government departments.

Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course.

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
OR:
Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
PLUS:
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
OR:
Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Elucidate and apply a broad knowledge of psychological theory and social research methods;
2. Exhibit skills in independent research, theoretical analysis and critical evaluation in psychology and business fields;
3. Analyse and reflect upon the application of psychological and business theory in addressing contemporary challenges at an individual, interpersonal and organisational level;
4. Interpret and coherently communicate knowledge and ideas using a range of media;
5. Exemplify advanced interpersonal and collaborative skills, consistent with professional, culturally appropriate and ethical practice when working with people from diverse backgrounds; and
6. Exhibit independence, self-reflection and creativity to meet goals and challenges in professional and academic pursuits.

This double degree leads to employment in several sectors from community services or marketing to finance or government.

Typical roles include:

• organisational development consultant
• financial analyst
• human resources manager
• marketing officer
• policy advisor.