Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)/Bachelor of Business

Psychological skills help you to understand how people think, feel, act, change and how this impacts behaviour. These skills are highly transferrable to the business sphere where having a deep understanding of customers’ needs and behaviours is key to success.

The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is a four-year degree providing comprehensive training in the scientific study of human behaviour and experience. The degree contains a significant research thesis where you will learn how the science and practice of psychology is influenced by a variety of contexts, and knowledge of ethical behaviour.

Throughout the Bachelor of Business, you will gain practical, real-world experience and make professional connections. You will develop core skills across all business functions, as you build specialist knowledge in a chosen field to excel in today's dynamic and complex business environment.

Areas of study

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours): Psychology. Bachelor of Business: Accountancy, economics, finance, human resource management, international business, legal studies, management, marketing, public relations, supply chain management, sustainable business.

Career opportunities

Psychologist, 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, management consultant, marketing, market researcher, mediator, OHS officer, policy adviser, public relations coordinator, stockbroker, supply chain manager.

Professional recognition

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours): Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council 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. 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. 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: Gradates 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 Psychology (Honours): Inbuilt into the final year of the degree. Honours subjects cover principles and applications, theory and methods, and an empirical thesis, which is undertaken throughout the entire honours year. Bachelor of Business: Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.

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