Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Business

This double degree will equip you with the theoretical knowledge to identify mechanisms that explain human behaviour while developing skills to analyse and interpret aspects of the business world.

In 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.

Throughout the Bachelor of Psychological Science, you will gain comprehensive, foundational knowledge in the processes basic to human psychological functioning. This degree alone will not qualify you to be a practicing psychologist, rather it is the first stage of qualification required.

Areas of study

Bachelor of Business: Accountancy, economics, finance, human resource management, international business legal studies, 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. 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.

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