Updating Results

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

  • 12% international / 88% domestic

Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Commerce

  • Bachelor

ACU's undergraduate psychology programs help students to acquire knowledge, assimilate conceptual understandings and develop skills of application that are valuable to the enhancement of human functioning in a broad range of professional settings.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
098380F
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
ATAR
58.5

About this course

ACU's undergraduate psychology programs help students to acquire knowledge, assimilate conceptual understandings and develop skills of application that are valuable to the enhancement of human functioning in a broad range of professional settings. Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychological Science will complete a sequence in psychology that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). This sequence will ensure graduates acquire an advanced understanding of human behaviour, as well as highly regarded employability skills.

This learning helps to prepare all students for optional further postgraduate study which may lead to registration as a professional psychologist.

The Bachelor of Commerce provides excellent grounding in many areas of business as well as detailed knowledge and skills in your selected major - human resource management, management or marketing. Our graduates understand the ethical, social, political and economic contexts that guide decision-making. The Bachelor of Commerce will not only help you launch your business career but also prepare you for future managerial positions.

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy .

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent.

Study locations

Strathfield

Melbourne

Career pathways

Completing a Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Commerce is excellent preparation for pursuing a career in areas such as:

  • counselling
  • child welfare and development
  • community work
  • education
  • health
  • human resources
  • marketing and market research
  • fourth year study in psychology to pursue a career in psychology
  • business management
  • policy administration
  • business regulation
  • advertising and marketing communication

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at Australian Catholic University (ACU).
82.8%
Overall satisfaction
85.6%
Skill scale
76.6%
Teaching scale
68.2%
Employed full-time
$62.6k
Average salary