- 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 2013 entry: OP-17 / Rank-64
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 2013: 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.
- Complete no more than 192 units of introductory level courses in total, including core courses.
- 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 Communication and Thought
COR110 Cell Biology
COR111 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science
School of Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses (2):
PSY100 Chemistry
PSY101 Human Physiology
Advanced courses (12):
PSY200 Haematology
PSY201 Histology
PSY202 Medical Laboratory Placement 1
PSY203 Human Pathophysiology
PSY204 Biochemistry
PSY205 Microbiology
PSY300 Advanced Haematology
PSY301 Medical Laboratory Placement 2
PSY302 Medical Microbiology
PSY303 Clinical Chemistry
PSY304 Blood Banking
PSY305 Medical Laboratory Placement 3
School of Business courses
Introductory courses (9):
BUS101 Introduction to the Internet of Things
BUS102 Introduction to Engineering Design
BUS103 Mechanical Design 1
BUS104 Science Research Methods
BUS105 Communication and Thought
BUS106 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS108 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS211 Introduction to Economics
BUS320 Business Law and Ethics
Advanced courses (7):
HRM210 Management and Organisational Behaviour
HRM211 Applied Research Methods
HRM220 Accounting for Business
HRM221 Introduction to Informatics
HRM312 Database Design
HRM321 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
SCS276 Software Development 2 ^
^ 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 Telecommunications and Networks
COR110 Software Development 1
COR111 Advanced Network Topics, Management and Security
School of Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses (2)
PSY100 Database Programming
PSY101 Architecture and Systems Integration
Advanced courses (2)
PSY200 ICT Professional Practice
PSY201 ICT Project Management
PLUS Select 4 courses from the following:
PSY202 Communication and Thought
PSY203 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
PSY204 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
PSY205 Applied Research Methods
PSY300 Introduction to Economics
PSY301 Business Law and Ethics
PSY302 Management and Organisational Behaviour
PSY303 Accounting for Business
PSY304 Introduction to Informatics
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 Database Design
BUS102 Telecommunications and Networks
BUS103 Software Development 1
BUS104 Advanced Network Topics, Management and Security
BUS105 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
BUS106 Software Development 2
BUS108 Database Programming
BUS211 Architecture and Systems Integration
BUS320 ICT Professional Practice
Advanced courses (7)
HRM210 ICT Project Management
HRM211 Communication and Thought
HRM220 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
HRM221 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
HRM312 Introduction to Psychology A
HRM321 Introduction to Psychology B
SCS276 Research Methods in Psychology A ^
^ SCS276 will be recognised as a component of the Human Resource Management major in lieu of HRM311 Leadership and Team Dynamics.
TOTAL UNITS 384