Gain skills and knowledge to work as a human resources professional or complete further study to become a registered psychologist.
Combine studies in psychology with courses in human resource management, workplace relations, leadership and team dynamics, and management strategy. Develop knowledge of theories, methods and research findings in psychology, and learn how to apply this knowledge to human resource activities such as recruitment, selection, motivation, training and development, and management of organisational change.
Final intake Semester 2, 2014
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Combine studies in psychology with courses in human resource management, workplace relations, leadership and team dynamics, and management strategy. Develop knowledge of theories, methods and research findings in psychology, and learn how 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).
Membership
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 enable direct entry upon completion of Pathway 1. Note that a minimum grade point average in the Pathway 1 psychology courses is required for honours entry.
Program structure
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete either Pathway 1 or Pathway 2.
- In Pathway 1, students must complete 1 core course, 14 required PSY coded courses, 15 required Business courses, 1 elective from the School of Business and 1 elective from any faculty.
- In Pathway 2, students must complete 1 core course, 8 required PSY coded courses, a 4 course minor and 2 electives from the School of Communication or the School of Social Sciences, 15 required Business courses, 1 elective from the School of Business and 1 elective from any faculty.
- Complete a maximum of 5 introductory level (100 coded) courses from the School of Communication and School of Social Sciences.
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses in total, including the core course.
- Register any selected Majors and Minors with your Faculty.
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.
School of Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses (3)
COR109 History Teaching: Curriculum B
PSY100 Directing Performance: Contemporary Perspectives
PSY101 Physical Theatre
Advanced courses (12)
PSY200 Theatre Production
PSY201 Trends in Twentieth Century Theatre
PSY202 Introduction to Creative Writing
PSY203 The English Language
PSY204 Reading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Writing
PSY205 Physical Geography and Mapping
PSY300 Regions, Change and Sustainability
PSY301 Landscapes, Place and People
PSY302 Urbanism and Urban Design
PSY303 Introduction to Weather and Climate
PSY304 Satellite Image Analysis and Surveying
PSY305 Applied Spatial Analysis and Geoprocessing
School of Business courses
Introductory courses (6)
BUS101 Hydrology and Geomorphology
BUS102 Coastal Geomorphology
BUS104 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment
BUS105 Historical Geographies
BUS106 Animals and Society
BUS108 Life and Death in the City: From Settlement to Federation
Advanced courses (9)
BUS203 Talking History: Memory and the Past
BUS320 Migrants' Lives in the World
COU276 20th Century and Beyond: A History ^
HRM210 Riots and Rebellions: Conflict in Australian History
HRM211 Cultural Heritage
HRM220 Upfront: History of Film in Australia
HRM221 Planning and Environmental Law
HRM312 Environmental Health Risk Management
HRM321 Environmental and Resource Economics
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from the School of Business
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
^ COU276 will be recognised as a component of the Human Resource Management major in lieu of HRM311 Leadership and Team Dynamics.
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) (Honours) program would require completion of 6 further Psychology courses, and would be subject to achievement of a minimum grade point average in Psychology courses.
School of Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses (3)
COR109 Biodiversity and Ecology
PSY100 Coastal and Marine Ecology
PSY101 Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation
Advanced courses (6)
PSY200 Mechanics of Materials
PSY201 Research Design: Method and Literature Review
PLUS select 4 courses from the following:
PSY202 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology
PSY203 Animal Habitats
PSY204 Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
PSY205 Coastal and Marine Ecology
PSY300 Numerical Techniques in Ecology
PSY301 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
PSY302 Coastal Conservation and Management Project
PSY303 Biodiversity and Ecology
PSY304 Accounting for Managers
Minor (4)
Select a minor (4 courses) from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
School of Business
Introductory courses (6)
BUS101 Managing Research
BUS102 Marketing in an International Environment
BUS104 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Health Sector Business Management
BUS105 Managing Organisations
BUS106 Global Business Management
BUS108 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning
Advanced courses (9)
BUS203 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
BUS320 Food Marketing
COU276 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems ^
HRM210 Climate Change Adaptation
HRM211 Climatic and Hydrological Systems
HRM220 Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation
HRM221 Research Design: Method and Literature Review
HRM312 Business Analytics
HRM321 Introduction to Economics
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from the School of Business
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
^ COU276 will be recognised as a component of the Human Resource Management major in lieu of HRM311 Leadership and Team Dynamics.
TOTAL UNITS 384