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Interested in business and psychology and a career that might include both? This double degree combines two dynamic and fascinating areas of study, developing a diverse skill set with accredited specialisations and career flexibility.
In addition to completing studies in psychological science and human behaviour, students choose from either an accredited specialisation in Accounting or Financial Services or a major in Business and Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Tourism and Event Management, Aviation Management, Marketing or International Business.
There are numerous opportunities to gain practical experience through internships and work placements, either locally or abroad.
Career opportunities exist as business specialists with a profound understanding of psychological science, or in roles that require a thorough understanding of human psychology and how it relates to business such as organisational development, change management, marketing or entrepreneurship. The Bachelor of Psychological Science is the first step on a pathway to becoming a registered psychologist and graduates may also choose to further their studies in this direction with the knowledge they are well-equipped to run a business or manage a workplace.
Interested in business and psychology and a career that might include both? This double degree combines two dynamic and fascinating areas of study, developing a diverse skill set with accredited specialisations and career flexibility.
In addition to completing studies in psychological science and human behaviour, students choose from either an accredited specialisation in Accounting or Financial Services or a major in Business and Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Tourism and Event Management, Aviation Management, Marketing or International Business.
There are numerous opportunities to gain practical experience through internships and work placements, either locally or abroad.
Career opportunities exist as business specialists with a profound understanding of psychological science, or in roles that require a thorough understanding of human psychology and how it relates to business such as organisational development, change management, marketing or entrepreneurship. The Bachelor of Psychological Science is the first step on a pathway to becoming a registered psychologist and graduates may also choose to further their studies in this direction with the knowledge they are well-equipped to run a business or manage a workplace.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
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English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Category | Score |
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Overall | 6.0 |
Listening | minimum 5.5 |
Reading | minimum 5.5 |
Speaking | minimum 5.5 |
Writing | minimum 5.5 |
Students complete core units in the Bachelor of Psychological Science.
In the Bachelor of Business and Enterprise, students either choose a specialisation in Accounting or Financial Services; or a major in:
Domestic students
Location | Teaching period |
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Gold Coast | Term 1 |
Online | Term 1 |
International students
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Psychological Science, Bachelor of Business and Enterprise, students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points) comprising:
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Psychological Science Core Units | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HLTH1004 | The Reflective Learner and Health Science Scholar | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PSYC1002 | Psychology Foundations: Self and Situation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PSYC1009 | Introducing Health Psychology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PSYC1001 | Psychology Foundations: Brain and Cognition | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PSYC1010 | Positive Psychology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
STAT2002 | Quantitative Methods in Psychology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PSYC2005 | Psychological Investigation I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PSYC2004 | Lifespan Psychology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PSYC2002 | Understanding Psychological Diagnoses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PSYC3004 | Biological Psychology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PSYC2001 | Psychological Assessment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PSYC3003 | Learning and Memory | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PSYC3005 | Culture and Psychology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PSYC3001 | Social Psychology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
STAT3001 | Advanced Quantitative Methods in Psychology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PSYC3002 | Psychological Investigation II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Business and Enterprise Core Units | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BUSN1004 | Starting a Business | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BUSN1007 | The Interconnected World | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BUSN1006 | Solving Wicked Problems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BUSN1008 | Business Practice and Impact | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LEGL1003 | Introduction to Business Law | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BUSN2001 | Professional Development for the Workplace | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Note 1: | Double-weighted unit |
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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
Course Learning Outcome |
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Critically evaluate and apply practical and responsible business and enterprise solutions from a range of related disciplines to both inform and justify critical decisions. Comprehend and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of psychological principles, theories, and concepts using a scientific, evidence-based approach. |
Apply knowledge and skills creatively in devising innovative, effective and responsible solutions to challenges related to a business or enterprise. Demonstrate independence and integrity in scholarly inquiry and creative problem-solving in psychology. |
Develop and apply recognised ethical frameworks to influence responsible business behaviours within an organisational context. Demonstrate the capacity to evaluate evidence, tolerate ambiguity, recognise biases, and apply values and ethics necessary for professional conduct in psychology. |
Demonstrate and apply in-depth and responsible discipline-specific knowledge and skills within a local, regional and global perspective. Apply appropriate research and assessment methods in psychology. |
Demonstrate autonomy, responsibility and accountability for ongoing learning in business and enterprise settings. Apply knowledge and skills of psychology to meet personal, professional, and societal needs. |
Prepare and deliver, individually and/or in a team, well developed and justified discipline-specific advice through both written and oral communication. Investigate and identify a broad range of responsible leadership practices in the management of people and self. Analyse and evaluate information, theory, and research in the discipline of psychology and apply academic literacy skills to communicate these in a variety of written and oral forms. Employ interpersonal and communication skills conducive to effective collaboration. |
Demonstrate responsible cultural competence in local, national, and international settings as applied in business and social situations. Demonstrate a reflexive manner appropriate to a range of socially and culturally diverse people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. |
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Career opportunities exist as business specialists with a profound understanding of psychological science, or in roles that require a thorough understanding of human psychology and how it relates to business such as organisational development, change management, marketing or entrepreneurship. The Bachelor of Psychological Science is the first step on a pathway to becoming a registered psychologist and graduates may also choose to further their studies in this direction with the knowledge they are well-equipped to run a business or manage a workplace.
Optional units offer the opportunity to undertake work placements in Australia or abroad.
The Bachelor of Psychological Science is accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
The Faculty of Business Law and Arts is seeking accreditation for this course (including the Accounting Specialisation) from CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
The Faculty is also seeking Financial Adviser accreditation for this course (including the Financial Services Specialisation) from The Treasury.
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