Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Business (Financial Services)*
Southern Cross University
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
* University approval pending
About
This double degree provides graduates with foundational knowledge in psychological science and human behaviour as well as the professional, critical thinking and communication skills to run their own business.
The Bachelor of Psychological Science provides the first three years of study and training for a range of careers that require critical thinking and an understanding of human psychological factors. Many graduates pursue postgraduate training to become registered psychologists who provide clinical services, while others work in psychological research or other community settings.
Students will also study a financial services specialisation from the Bachelor of Business. The financial services specialisation teaches students how to provide sound and unbiased financial advice to clients and organisations and to be career-ready for a number of diverse roles such as financial planning, superannuation and retirement planning, investment and wealth management, insurance, estate planning, tax and corporate finance.
Areas of study
Financial services. Analytical skills in solving human, organisational and community-wide problems; competency in research; an understanding of statistical methods.
Career opportunities
Private industry, government, health, social, disability and youth services, corrective services, armed services, research organisations, education (with further study). Own business operator, careers in a broad range of sectors, including marketing, product management, investment, financial services and more.
Professional recognition
Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accreditation for entry to postgraduate training.
Completion of this degree plus additional postgraduate study in psychology is required to apply for conditional registration as a postgraduate intern in psychology in Australia.
The Bachelor of Business (Financial Services) is accredited by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA). For information on how to become a registered financial adviser in Australia, please visit the FASEA website.
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
Inherent requirements: Check the essential components of this course(knowledge, skills, capabilities) to achieve the course learning outcomes.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: English Advanced, Mathematics Advanced, Biology.
Other applicants
Refer to Southern Cross University general admission criteria.
Further information
View all details of this course on the SCU website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
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.
- 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.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- 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.
Double degree/Combined degree
The University offers double degrees in law with business, arts, or psychological science, double degrees in business with arts, engineering or information technology, as well as a combined degree in exercise science and psychological science. When you complete a double degree, you are awarded two separate degrees (eg Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts). Combined degrees are multidisciplinary and when completed you are awarded one single degree that has two disciplines (eg Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science).