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Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Business

The University of Newcastle

CRICOS provider number: 00109J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12056

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About

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 Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of 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.

Areas of study

Clinical and abnormal behaviour, cognition and information processing, developmental psychology, entrepreneurship and innovation, human resource management, international business, leadership and management, marketing, neuroscience, perceptual processes and learning theory, politics and international relations, research methodology, social psychology and personality, statistics, tourism and event management.

Note: Many courses are available online. Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available on both campuses and are subject to change.

Career opportunities

Market research analyst, human resources manager, careers counsellor, brand manager, recruitment consultant, organisational development manager, training and development manager, practising psychologist (with further years of study), case worker, mediator.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Business is accredited through the Australian Marketing Institute (marketing major) and the Australian Human Resource Institute (human resource management major). The Newcastle Business School is accredited with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, earned by fewer than 5% of the world's business programs.

This program is accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Upon completion of an APAC-accredited undergraduate degree, students who go on to complete further study in psychology will be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Note: After completion of an APAC-accredited undergraduate degree, a further minimum of three years education and training in psychology is required to register as a psychologist in Australia.

Practical experience

Optional workplace experience, internships and project-based learning, including:

  • 100 hours of work placement (if you choose to participate in workplace experience)
  • the EMPOWER mentoring program for female students
  • local and international work experience in countries such as China, Fiji and Kenya through short-term mobility and international immersion tours.

Additional work integrated learning opportunities may include School of Psychology research spaces, the University of Newcastle Psychology Community Clinic, and external professional agencies.

Honours

Available as an additional year (or part time equivalent) to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Newcastle current fee information.

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Standard or higher, English Standard or higher.

Recommended studies: Biology, English Advanced.

If you have not previously studied one or more of these subjects or your knowledge is limited, we encourage you to undertake bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging offers academic preparation and support short courses, which are free and can be completed on campus or online before you start your degree.

Explore NUPrep Bridging Courses

Applicants with higher education study

If you completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted to a selection rank for admission purposes.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.

Studies completed at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher provide Guaranteed Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.

Applicants with work and life experience

If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University offers a range of pathways toward your dream degree. No matter what your age or experience, there is a place for you.

Explore University of Newcastle entry options.

Advanced standing

If you have undertaken previous studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be awarded credit towards your undergraduate degree. You must apply for admission before applying for credit.

Further information

View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.

Review of programs
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review. For up-to-date details, visit University of Newcastle degrees.

Honours
Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply forto apply for an additional one-year end-on honours component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.