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Curtin University

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Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations)

  • Bachelor

In this double degree, you will learn how to deal with people confidentially, tactfully, and work within rule (legislative and legal).

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
5 years full-time
Course Code
033859J
Study Mode
In person, Online
International Fees
$10,800 total

About this course

Outline Outline

In this double degree, you will learn how to deal with people confidentially, tactfully, and work within rule (legislative and legal). Upon graduating, you'll have sought-after expertise - including advanced knowledge of human behaviour and relevant legislative and legal rules - and be equipped with highly marketable knowledge and skills that will enable you to engage with a broad range of managers, professionals and consultants.

You will also be prepared to pursue graduate studies in either professional application or research.

To become a registered psychologist after graduating from this degree, you mustcomplete a further year of psychology study and two years of skills-based training

Alternative courses

  • Psychology
  • Psychology and Human Resource Management
What jobs can the Psychology and Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations lead to?

Careers

  • Human resources officer / consultant
  • Public relations officer / consultant
  • Recruitment consultant
  • Industrial relations officer / consultant
  • Trade union official
  • Training officer

With further study:

  • Registered psychologist
  • Endorsed psychologist

What you'll learn
  • apply psychological theory to evidence based practice and extend the boundaries of knowledge through research; discriminate between valid processes to critically analyse problems and generate innovative solutions to psychological questions
  • apply logical and rational processes to critically analyse problems and generate innovative solutions to psychological questions
  • access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information and evidence from a range of sources applicable to Psychology
  • communicate effectively with individuals, groups and communities
  • select and effectively use appropriate technologies relevant to psychological research and practice
  • demonstrate ability for self directed learning and reflective practice
  • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of international perspectives in psychology
  • demonstrate understanding and respect for human rights and cultural diversity
  • independently and collaboratively apply professional skills in an ethical manner

Study locations

Perth

Online

What you will learn

  • apply psychological theory to evidence based practice and extend the boundaries of knowledge through research; discriminate between valid processes to critically analyse problems and generate innovative solutions to psychological questions
  • apply logical and rational processes to critically analyse problems and generate innovative solutions to psychological questions
  • access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information and evidence from a range of sources applicable to Psychology
  • communicate effectively with individuals, groups and communities
  • select and effectively use appropriate technologies relevant to psychological research and practice
  • demonstrate ability for self directed learning and reflective practice
  • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of international perspectives in psychology
  • demonstrate understanding and respect for human rights and cultural diversity
  • independently and collaboratively apply professional skills in an ethical manner

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at Curtin University.
85%
Overall satisfaction
88.4%
Skill scale
63.3%
Teaching scale
53%
Employed full-time
$58.7k
Average salary