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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

  • 17% international / 83% domestic

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Business

  • Bachelor

Combine psychology and business for a career as a market researcher, human resources manager or training and development consultant.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
409532, 060816G
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
ATAR
75

About this course

Highlights
  • Gain an understanding of human behaviour and learn how to apply this to organisational settings.
  • Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
  • Major in accounting, advertising, economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, or public relations.
  • Take the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.
Highlights
  • Gain an understanding of human behaviour and learn how to apply this to organisational settings.
  • Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
  • Major in accounting, advertising, economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, or public relations.
  • Take the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.

Entry requirements

Year 12 early offer scheme

If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12 before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.

Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme

Study locations

Kelvin Grove

Gardens Point

What you will learn

This double degree will give you a solid understanding of how business and psychological influences impact on organisations. Your knowledge of human behaviour and its role in organisational environments will prepare you for many professional roles.

If you are aiming for a managerial career in business you will develop the skills necessary to face the increasingly high demands of training and change management.

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

You can choose to work in various careers in industry and the corporate world such as human resources change management and marketing. Graduates also develop high-level communication and social skills suitable for a career in counselling management training and development. Graduates work in a diverse range of interesting careers taking on positions such as:

  • organisational change manager
  • business adviser
  • human resources manager.
Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. To pursue a career in a professional area of psychology you will need to undertake further study to gain registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Depending on your choice of business major you may also be eligible for membership of a number of business professional bodies.

Research pathways Bachelor of Business (Honours) option

High-achieving students who wish to take further studies may enrol in BS63 Bachelor of Business (Honours).

Possible careers
  • Account executive
  • Accountant
  • Advertising professional
  • Banking and finance professional
  • Economist
  • Financial advisor/analyst
  • Government officer
  • Human resource manager
  • International business specialist
  • Manager
  • Market research manager
  • Marketing officer/manager
  • Psychologist
  • Public relations officer/consultant
  • Public servant

Course structure

Students are required to complete 384 credit points comprised of 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) program and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Business.

The course structure for the Bachelor of Behavioural Science component of the double degree comprises the main APAC-accredited psychology core programme of 12 units as well as four psychology electives. The psychology core allows the student to complete a three-year APAC-accredited psychology sequence across four years of study.

On completion of the double degree program a student then has the option to apply for entry to a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology).

The business major can be selected from all majors offered within the BS05 Bachelor of Business. The Bachelor of Business component consists of eight core units*; and an additional eight discipline specific units from within the chosen major offered at Gardens Point campus.

*Accounting major students complete six business core units and 10 accountancy major units to allow them to complete professional requirements.

Students are required to complete 384 credit points comprised of 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) program and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Business.

The course structure for the Bachelor of Behavioural Science component of the double degree comprises the main APAC-accredited psychology core programme of 12 units as well as four psychology electives. The psychology core allows the student to complete a three-year APAC-accredited psychology sequence across four years of study. On completion of the double degree program a student then has the option to apply for entry to a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology).

The business major can be selected from all majors offered within the BS05 Bachelor of Business. The Bachelor of Business component consists of eight core units*; and an additional eight discipline specific units from within the chosen major offered at Gardens Point.

*Accounting major students complete six business core units and 10 accountancy major units to allow them to complete professional requirements.

Bachelor of Business (Honours) Year Option

For high-achieving double degree students who wish to take further studies may enrol in BS63 Bachelor of Business (Honours).