Bachelor of Business / Social Science (Psychology)
Understanding how people think is fundamental to success in business. In this double degree, you’ll learn about human behaviour and how it can be applied to business in areas such as sales, marketing, tourism events and leisure management. You’ll study practical business concepts including economics, management, corporate governance and social responsibility.
In this program you will:
- Creatively solve problems with innovative ideas to improve business strategy and growth
- Gain practical experience through a 96-hour internship
- Participate in paid research assistant work relating to psychology in your second or third year of study
- Develop specialist skills through your choice of discipline area, including economics, international business, and human resource management
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
Digital Futures Major unavailable at USC Sunshine Coast.
Economics and Finance Major unavailable at USC Moreton Bay.
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 32
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 0101333
- UniSC program code
- AB314
Introductory courses (7) 84 units
ACC106 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
BUS102 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion
BUS104 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
BUS105 The Psychology of Learning
PSY100 Using Data for Learning
PSY101 Secondary Professional Learning 4: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
PSY102 Communication and Thought
Developing courses (7) 84 units
BUS203 Introduction to Psychology A
PSY200 Introduction to Psychology B
PSY201 Elements of Design
PSY202 Design Methods
PSY203 Visual Identity
PSY204 Visual Communication & Meaning
PSY205 Animation Principles, Process and Production
Graduate courses (10) 120 units
BUS306 Animation and Visualisation
BUS320 Creative Branding and Design
PSY300 Design Capstone
PSY301 Design Methods
PSY302 Visual Identity
PSY303 Visual Communication & Meaning
PSY304 Creative Branding and Design
PSY305 Accounting Principles
PSY306 Economics for Business
PSY307 Discovering Management
PLUS select (1) course 12 units from:
BCI300 Marketing Essentials
BCI301 Introduction to Psychology A
Major (7) 84 units
1 Major (84 units) selected from the USC Business School:
- Digital Futures
- Economics and Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Small Business Management
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Elective courses
Select elective courses from the undergraduate elective course options. The number of electives is dependent on the Business major chosen and the number of required courses included in that major or minor. Note that the total number of courses required to complete the program is 32 courses.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 55.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 55.00 |
- Recommended prior study
- English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$11,320
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$25,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$101,600