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 Applied Systems Modelling
BUS102 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
BUS104 Engineering Computer Programming
BUS105 Software Development 1
PSY100 Tools for Computational Mathematics
PSY101 Reading in Advanced Mathematics
PSY102 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
Developing courses (7) 84 units
BUS203 Communication and Thought
PSY200 Special Research Project
PSY201 Mathematics Foundations
PSY202 Calculus and Algebra
PSY203 Tools for Computational Mathematics
PSY204 Discrete Mathematics
PSY205 Applied Mathematics
Graduate courses (10) 120 units
BUS306 Numerical Analysis
BUS320 Applied Systems Modelling
PSY300 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
PSY301 Social Work and Human Services Practice
PSY302 Working With Children, Youth and Families
PSY303 Ethical Practice in the Helping Professions
PSY304 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
PSY305 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
PSY306 Group Processes and Practice
PSY307 Therapeutic Communication Skills
PLUS select (1) course 12 units from:
BCI300 Justice and the Australian Legal System
BCI301 Foundations of Human Behaviour
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