Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business

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Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

Location

Applications closed

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.

: 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

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

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’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

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

After you are accepted into your course, you will need to enrol in your course units.

During enrolment, use your course delivery plan to understand the structure and requirements of your course.

Fees & scholarships

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is subsidised by the government, reducing it to the amount listed here. Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens will qualify for a CSP place. If your course is not Commonwealth supported, or you don't qualify, you'll pay full fees.

Learn more about Commonwealth Supported Places

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.

Start dates

Applications closed

There are currently no scheduled intakes for this course.
Register your interest, and we'll get in contact to discuss your options.

Professional accreditation/Industry recognition

Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)

The Human Resource Management major is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

Australian Marketing Institute (AMI)

The marketing major is accredited by AMI

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

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

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)

The Accounting major is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)

CPA Australia

The Accounting major is accredited by CPA Australia.

VU stories

Capitalising on her studies

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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