Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Business

Psychological science is a fascinating area which examines the cause of human behaviour. This understanding is then used to solve practical problems that will positively impact the lives of others. As a B Psychological Science/B Business graduate, you might work as a marketing manager researching products and audiences for a global consumer goods company, or be responsible for the creation of a safe and supportive company culture as a human resource officer.

Please note that registration as a psychologist requires completion of an accredited 4th year such as the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) plus postgraduate training in psychology.

The program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Comprehended and applied a broad and coherent body of knowledge of psychology, with depth of understanding of underlying principles, theories and concepts in the discipline, using a scientific approach, including the following topics: the history and philosophy underpinning the science of psychology and the social, cultural, historical and professional influences on the practice of psychology, individual differences in capacity, behaviour and personality, psychological health and well-being, psychological disorders and evidence-based interventions, learning and memory, cognition, language and perception, motivation and emotion, neuroscience and the biological bases of behaviour, lifespan developmental psychology, social psychology, culturally appropriate psychological assessment and measurement, and research methods and statistics.
• Applied knowledge and skills of psychology in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate and sensitive to the diversity of individuals.
• Analysed and critique theory and research in the discipline of psychology and communicate these in written and oral formats.
• Demonstrated an understanding of appropriate values and ethics in psychology.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Demonstrated self-directed pursuit of scholarly inquiry in psychology.
• Communicated effectively, (a) orally and/or (b) in writing.
• Worked effectively (a) independently and in (b) teams.
• Engaged in critical thinking and analytical problem-solving.
• Demonstrated knowledge of theory, models and concepts relevant to Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Governance, Policy and Political Economy; Human Resource Management; International Business; Leadership and Management; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Marketing; Sports Management; or Tourism Management.
• Displayed proficiency in the utilisation of information and technology in business.
• Applied broadly business skills that incorporate understanding of ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives.