- Program summary
- Program overview
- Accreditation
- Career opportunities
- Special features
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and articulation
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
Program summary
QTAC code: 016501
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Award abbreviation: BA/BBus
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
Recommended prior study: English and Maths
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: AB306
CRICOS code: 058145D
Program overview
This program combines study in psychology with courses in human resource management, workplace relations, leadership and team dynamics, and management strategy.
You will acquire knowledge of theories, methods and research findings in psychology, and will learn how to apply this knowledge to human resource activities such as recruitment, selection, motivation, training and development, and management of organisational change.
Graduates have the skills and knowledge required to work as human resource professionals, or they may choose to complete further study to become a registered psychologist.
The program structure enables you to earn two degrees in a shorter amount of time than if you were to study the programs separately, and you will receive two testamurs (degree certificates) on completion.
Accreditation
The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) has accredited Pathway 1 of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Psychology and Human Resource Management) as a three-year undergraduate sequence in psychology.
To become a registered psychologist in your state/territory, you will need to complete Pathway 1, plus either (1) an accredited honours year, or (2) a postgraduate diploma in psychology. You will then need to complete either (1) further accredited postgraduate study, or (2) supervision that follows the guidelines of the Psychologists Registration Board in your state/territory.
USC offers an accredited honours year—the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours)—to which you can gain direct entry upon completion of Pathway 1. Please note that a minimum grade point average in the Pathway 1 psychology courses is required for honours entry.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Psychology and Human Resource Management) may find employment in the areas of:
- counselling
- industrial relations
- management (human resource, organisational change)
- recruitment
- staff development
- training
- workplace relations
Special features
- combines studies in people management with professional psychology training
- course content meets the requirements of industry, including small business
- earn two degrees in four years of full-time study
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109
COR110
COR111
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
Select 1 of the following pathways:
Pathway 1
This pathway may lead to direct entry to the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) program, subject to achievement of a minimum grade point average in Psychology courses.2 required introductory courses:
PSY100
PSY101
Plus 12 required advanced courses:
PSY200
PSY201
PSY202
PSY203
PSY204
PSY205
PSY300
PSY301
PSY302
PSY303
PSY304
PSY305
Pathway 2
This pathway will not lead to direct entry to the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) program. Indirect entry to the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) program would require completion of 6 further psychology courses, and would be subject to achievement of a minimum grade point average in Psychology courses.
2 required introductory courses:
PSY100
PSY101
Plus 2 required Level 2 courses:
PSY200
PSY201
Plus select 4 courses from:
PSY202
PSY203
PSY204
PSY205
PSY300
PSY301
PSY302
PSY303
PSY304
Plus select an Arts and Social Sciences minor (4 courses)
Plus select 2 Arts and Social Sciences electives
Faculty of Business courses
9 required courses:
BUS101
BUS102
BUS103
BUS104
BUS105
BUS106
BUS108
BUS211
BUS320
Plus 7 required advanced courses:
HRM210
HRM211
HRM220
HRM221
HRM312
HRM321
SCS276 (which will be recognised as a component of the Human Resource Management major in lieu of HRM311 )
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
Program requirements and notes
- An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au
Program Leader - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Professor Mary Katsikitis
Tel: +61 7 5456 5034
Email: mkatsiki@usc.edu.au
* Course is subject to final approval