• 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 Human Anatomy
COR110 Introduction to Psychology B
COR111 Research Methods in Psychology A

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses

Select 1 of the following pathways:

Pathway 1

2 required introductory courses:
PSY100 Physiological Psychology
PSY101 Introduction to Human Development

Plus 12 required advanced courses:
PSY200 Science Research Methods
PSY201 Research Methods in Psychology B
PSY202 Social Psychology
PSY203 Motivation and Emotion
PSY204 Physics
PSY205 Biochemistry
PSY300 Advanced Methods in Psychology
PSY301 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
PSY302 Functional Anatomy
PSY303 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology
PSY304 Abnormal Psychology
PSY305 Biomechanics I

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 Exercise Physiology I
PSY101 Personality and Assessment

Plus 2 required Level 2 courses:
PSY200 Introduction to Sports Medicine
PSY201 Human Associative Learning

Plus select 4 courses from:
PSY202 Exercise Prescription and Programming
PSY203 Communication and Thought
PSY204 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
PSY205 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
PSY300 Introduction to Psychology A
PSY301 Introduction to Psychology B
PSY302 Research Methods in Psychology A
PSY303 Research Methods in Psychology B
PSY304 Physiological Psychology

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 Introduction to Human Development
BUS102 Social Psychology
BUS103 Motivation and Emotion
BUS104 Advanced Methods in Psychology
BUS105 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology
BUS106 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
BUS108 Personality and Assessment
BUS211 Human Associative Learning
BUS320 Abnormal Psychology

Plus 7 required advanced courses:
HRM210 Introduction to Psychology A
HRM211 Introduction to Psychology B
HRM220 Research Methods in Psychology A
HRM221 Research Methods in Psychology B
HRM312 Physiological Psychology
HRM321 Introduction to Human Development
SCS276 Social Psychology(which will be recognised as a component of the Human Resource Management major in lieu of HRM311 Motivation and Emotion)

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

1. 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.
2. Refer to the Academic Rules.
3. Refer to explanation of terms.
4. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
5. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
6. 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

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