Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Psychology

This double degree combines a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor of Psychology. It is designed to help you understand human behaviour and motivations while also equipping you with the skills to manage people effectively in a business setting. This comprehensive program opens up a wide range of career possibilities by blending insights into individual psychology with practical business acumen.

Curriculum

The course structure requires students to complete 20 Commerce units, including 8 core units, an 8-unit Human Resource Management Major, and four Elective units, along with 12 Psychology units. The program is typically completed over 4 years of full-time study.

1. Year 1 - Semester 1
   • Foundations of BusinessSBL1100
   • Work and CareerSBL1800
   • Introduction to PsychologyPSY1101
   • Psychology of Motivation and EmotionPSY1115
2. Year 1 - Semester 2
   • Accounting and Finance EssentialsSBL1200
   • Business Environments & MarketsSBL1300
   • Biopsychology, Sensation and PerceptionPSY1210
   • Social Determinants of BehaviourPSY1204
3. Year 2 - Semester 1
   • Introduction to Business AnalyticsSBL1400
   • Ethics and Responsibility in BusinessSBL1500
   • Fundamentals of Psychological InquiryPSY2102
   • Psychology of Personality and Individual DifferencesPSY2105
4. Year 2 - Semester 2
   • 2 x HR Major UnitsUnit from Major
   • Learning, Memory and CognitionPSY2204
   • Developmental PsychologyPSY2231
5. Year 3 - Semester 1
   • Professional Engagement and PlanningSBL2800
   • 1 x HR Major UnitUnit from Major
   • Advanced Methods of Psychological InquiryPSY3105
   • Mental Health and Psychological InterventionsPSY3456
6. Year 3 - Semester 2
   • 2 x HR Major UnitsUnit from Major
   • Cultural Issues in PsychologyPSY3217
   • Applications of Psychological LiteracyPSY3225
7. Year 4 - Semester 1
   • Professional PracticeSBL3800
   • 1 x HR Major UnitUnit from Major
   • 1 x Elective UnitElective Unit
8. Year 4 - Semester 2
   • 2 x HR Major UnitsUnit from Major
   • 3 x Elective UnitsElective Unit

Careers

Graduates will have a broad range of career options due to the combined expertise in commerce and psychology, particularly in human resource management.

• Human Resource Manager
• Recruitment Specialist
• Training and Development Officer
• Employee Relations Advisor
• Psychologist (further study may be required)
• Organisational Development Consultant
• Business Analyst