Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Business

Understand the how and why of who we are and how we think, feel, act, and change in the context of today's business environment when you study psychological science and business at UOW. You will scientifically study the human mind and its functions, and how they influence behaviour as you develop real world, in-demand business skills. Enhancing your educational, academic and professional qualifications, double degrees allow you to gain two degrees at once, minimising both the time commitment and cost of your studies.

Discover what underlies the physiological, sensory and cognitive processes of the human experience and how this knowledge can be applied in a business or workplace context.

You'll benefit by learning from recognised and passionate leaders in their fields in this degree for the highly motivated. You will learn core fundamental knowledge across both disciplines in  the first year of your degree before deciding which business major to focus on from the second year. You will learn how the science and practice of psychology is influenced by social, historical, professional and cultural contexts, and learn about marketing, finance, accounting and management.

Throughout this double degree, you will gain hands-on experience and make meaningful professional connections across the broader field using integrated learning methods. You will gain a partial qualification for provisional registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and be provided a route to Postgraduate coursework or research degrees in Psychology when you complete your Bachelor of Psychological Science.

Areas of study

Bachelor of Business: Accountancy, business law, economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, public relations, sports management and marketing, supply chain management, sustainable business. Bachelor of Psychological Science: Biological psychology and learning, cognitions and perception, development and social psychology, personality, psychology of abnormality.

Career opportunities

Studying psychology with business is ideal for those seeking a career in Human Resources, Marketing, Public Relations, or dispute mediation. This would also be suited to those seeking a career in organisational or workplace psychology, business development, management consultancy and business coaching. Additional career options (business major dependent) include: drug and alcohol counselling, health educator, accountant, advertising executive, analyst, auditor, banker, brand/product manager, business adviser, business coach, economist, event manager, exporter/importer, financial controller, fund manager, HR manager consultant, insurance broker, market and social researcher, OHS officer, policy adviser, public relations coordinator, stockbroker, supply chain manager.

Professional recognition

Bachelor of Psychological Science: Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Students must complete an additional honours year to meet the academic requirements for eligibility for provisional registration as a psychologist. Further postgraduate study and training is required for full accreditation. Bachelor of Business: The University of Wollongong has been awarded with the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that we are among the world’s top 6% of business schools. The Bachelor of Business majors are recognised by the relevant peak professional bodies in Australia and overseas: Accountancy major: Graduates are eligible for membership of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, the Institute of Public Accountants, and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Finance major: This course has been accepted into the CFA Institute Affiliation Program. Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia. Financial planning major: Approved by the national Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority. Graduates of the program are also eligible for entry into the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Certification Program offered by the Financial Planning Association. Human resource management major: Accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute. Marketing major: Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Market and Social Research Society and The Communication Council. Public relations major: Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of the Public Relations Institute of Australia. Supply chain management major: Graduates may be eligible for membership of the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia and the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society Singapore.

Practical experience

Optional internships, industry projects, and other career-ready learning opportunities.

Honours

Bachelor of Psychological Science: Graduates who have completed an extended major in Psychology can apply for entry to the honours year, which is a requirement for provisional registration as a psychologist. Entry is competitive. Bachelor of Business: Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.