- Combine studies in people management with the study of behaviour
- Demand for human resource professionals is strong
- Earn two degrees in only four years
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business (Psychology and Human Resource Management)
Award abbreviation: BA/BBus
QTAC code: 016501
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English, Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: AB306
CRICOS code: 058145D. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Gain skills and knowledge to work as a human resources professional or complete further study to become a registered psychologist.
You blend study in psychology with courses in human resource management, workplace relations, leadership and team dynamics, and management strategy. The program provides knowledge of theories, methods and research findings in psychology, and teaches you to apply this knowledge to human resource activities such as recruitment, selection, motivation, training and development, and management of organisational change.
Career opportunities
Human resources management, recruitment, staff development and training, industrial relations, employment relations, psychology (with further study).
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of the Australian Human Resources Institute; Australian Institute of Management; Australian Institute of Training and Development.
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. Following successful completion of an accredited honours year plus either further accredited postgraduate study or supervision following the guidelines of the Psychologists Registration Board in their state or territory, graduates may be eligible for registration as a psychologist in that state or territory.
Honours
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.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Professor Mary Katsikitis
Tel: +61 7 5456 5034
Email: mkatsiki@usc.edu.au
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete either Pathway 1 or Pathway 2.
- Complete 32 required courses in Pathway 1, or
- Complete 26 required courses, 1 School of Communication or School of Social Sciences Minor and 2 School of Communication or School of Social Sciences electives in Pathway 2.
- Complete a maximum of 5 introductory level courses from the School of Communication and School of Social Sciences.
- Register any selected Majors and Minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, refer to the Pathway 1 or Pathway 2 Study Plan
Pathway 1
This pathway may lead to direct entry into the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) program, subject to achievement of a minimum grade point average in Psychology courses.
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Computer-Assisted Reporting
COR110 Crisis and Issues Management
COR111 Media and Community Relations
School of Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses (2):
PSY100 Advertising Campaigns
PSY101 Advertising: Copy and Image
Advanced courses (12):
PSY200 News Rounds
PSY201 The Writer and the Law
PSY202 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
PSY203 Communication Campaign Planning
PSY204 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
PSY205 Online Journalism
PSY300 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
PSY301 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
PSY302 Public Relations Events Project
PSY303 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
PSY304 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
PSY305 Creative Advertising
School of Business courses
Introductory courses (9):
BUS101 Advanced News Reporting
BUS102 International Communication
BUS103 Research into Journalism
BUS104 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
BUS105 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
BUS106 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
BUS108 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
BUS211 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
BUS320 Environment, Heritage and Tourism
Advanced courses (7):
HRM210 Communication Theory and Practice
HRM211 Introduction to Creative Writing
HRM220 Public Relations Strategies and Tactics
HRM221 Introduction to Journalism
HRM312 Introduction to Creative Advertising
HRM321 Editing for the Communications Professional
SCS276 Computer-Assisted Reporting ^
^ SCS276 will be recognised as a component of the Human Resource Management major in lieu of HRM311 Leadership and Team Dynamics.
TOTAL UNITS 388
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.
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Crisis and Issues Management
COR110 Media and Community Relations
COR111 Advertising Campaigns
School of Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses (2)
PSY100 Advertising: Copy and Image
PSY101 News Rounds
Advanced courses (2)
PSY200 The Writer and the Law
PSY201 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
PLUS Select 4 courses from the following:
PSY202 Communication Campaign Planning
PSY203 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
PSY204 Online Journalism
PSY205 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
PSY300 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
PSY301 Public Relations Events Project
PSY302 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
PSY303 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
PSY304 Creative Advertising
Minor
Select a minor (4 courses) from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Elective courses
Select 2 elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
School of Business
Required courses (9)
BUS101 Advanced News Reporting
BUS102 International Communication
BUS103 Research into Journalism
BUS104 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
BUS105 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
BUS106 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
BUS108 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
BUS211 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
BUS320 Environment, Heritage and Tourism
Advanced courses (7)
HRM210 Management and Organisational Behaviour
HRM211 Communication and Thought
HRM220 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
HRM221 Introduction to Design
HRM312 Introduction to Marketing
HRM321 Accounting for Business
SCS276 Visual Worlds: An Introduction to Art and Design History ^
^ SCS276 will be recognised as a component of the Human Resource Management major in lieu of HRM311 Leadership and Team Dynamics.
TOTAL UNITS 384