Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business

Name: Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business
Price: <p>Tuition: per semester AU$17,500</p> AUD

VU course code: ABPB | CRICOS: 075219E | Level of study: Undergraduate

Duration

4 years

Delivery mode

In person

Fees

Tuition: per semester AU$17,500

Location

Footscray Park

Next start date

24 February 2025

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Overview

Combine psychology studies with a business specialisation to develop insights into people’s behaviour on an individual and organisational level, in a Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business at Victoria University.

This double degree will help you apply key psychology principles in the workplace, giving you the confidence and expertise to understand and manage a range of stakeholders from teammates and clients to customers and employers.

Through VU’s Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business, you’ll learn how to:

establish employee development programs
advise management on employee relations
lead organisational change
analyse consumer behaviour.

These skills will help you further your career opportunities within:

community service organisations
human resource departments
marketing research agencies
banking and financial institutions
government departments.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Elucidate and apply a broad knowledge of psychological theory and social research methods;

Exhibit skills in independent research, theoretical analysis and critical evaluation in psychology and business fields;

Analyse and reflect upon the application of psychological and business theory in addressing contemporary challenges at an individual, interpersonal and organisational level;

Interpret and coherently communicate knowledge and ideas using a range of media;

Exemplify advanced interpersonal and collaborative skills, consistent with professional, culturally appropriate and ethical practice when working with people from diverse backgrounds; and

Exhibit independence, self-reflection and creativity to meet goals and challenges in professional and academic pursuits.
: Our strong network within industry means you’ll have plenty of opportunities for sought-after industry-based experience through practical work placements. Psychology students complete a fieldwork unit, which gives you the opportunity to gain experience in a field related to your studies.
Students have completed placements within:
the Department of Human Services (Child Protection)
family and carer support services
arts and cultural organisations
refugee and asylum seeker support services
public and private health services
school settings.
If you choose to continue on to postgraduate studies, you’ll be able to take up professional training at VU’s Psychology Clinic, providing discounted psychological services to the community.
: You can personalise your learning with both a psychology and business specialisation.
Business specialisations include:
accounting
banking and finance
financial risk management
global logistics and transport
human resource management
international business
international trade
management and marketing
music industry
retail and commerce
small business and entrepreneurship.

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.

In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.

Learn more about entry requirements for international students.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To attain the Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business, students will be required to complete 384 credit points consisting of:

96 credit points of Core First Year studies;
108 credit points of Core Psychological studies;
24 credit points of Psychology Elective studies;
48 credit points of Core Business studies;
96 credit points of specialised studies selected from one of the Business Majors;
12 credit points of Work Integrated Learning studies (APP3028 Fieldwork or BSK3001 Workplace Learning).

Units

Fees & scholarships

As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.

There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.

Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

Graduates of VU’s Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business have the specialist knowledge and confidence to apply psychology principles within organisations.

This double degree leads to employment in several sectors from community services or marketing to finance or government.

Typical roles include:

organisational development consultant
financial analyst
human resources manager
marketing officer
policy advisor.

Salaries

Starting salaries for graduates may be different.

Psychology pathway

This course puts you on track to becoming a registered psychologist, with graduates eligible to gain entry into a fourth year of psychology, followed by a master program.

Professional accreditation/Industry recognition

Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)

This course is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

Australian Marketing Institute (AMI)

Accreditation with no conditions

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)

This course is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)

CPA Australia

This course is accredited by CPA Australia.

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Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business

"My university experience set me up for success by bringing business and psychology together, which are both such important parts of my role in Deloitte human capital consulting today."

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