Program Overview

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)

The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) is a double degree program that combines the study of human behaviour with design thinking and creativity. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of psychological principles and design processes, enabling them to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.

Program Overview

• Duration: 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
• Delivery: Kelvin Grove campus
• Course starts: February and July
• QTAC code: Not specified
• CRICOS code: Not specified

Highlights

• Graduate with two qualifications in four years of full-time study
• Take the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist
• Options for placement to match career goals
• Develop skills in science, innovation, and design to solve real-world problems

Why Choose This Course?

This double degree program offers a unique combination of behavioural science and design, providing students with a wide range of career opportunities. Students will develop professional skills, using their knowledge of design and behavioural science to develop solutions for clients across various fields and industries.

Careers and Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be equipped with a strong set of marketable skills, including creative and critical literacy and psychological insights. Career paths may include:

• Human factors engineering
• Marketing, brand strategy, and digital marketing
• Healthcare design
• Educational/instructional design
• Research analysis

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. To pursue a career in a professional area of psychology, students will need to undertake further study to gain registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. As a design graduate, students will also qualify for membership with the Design Institute of Australia (DIA).

Details and Units

To complete this course, students must complete a total of 384 credit points, comprising 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) component, 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Design, and 24 credit points of QUT You. The program includes core psychology and visual communication units, as well as psychology electives and QUT You units.

Requirements

• ATAR/selection rank threshold: 70.00
• Assumed knowledge: English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
• Year 12 early offer scheme: Eligible for current Queensland Year 12 students
• Offer guarantee: Guaranteed an offer if ATAR/selection rank is 74.00 or higher (including adjustments)
• VET guarantee: Guaranteed an offer if completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma, or higher

Fees

• 2026 fees: CSP $9,800 per year full-time (96 credit points), $39,500 per year full-time (96 credit points) for international students
• Student services and amenities fees: May apply

Scholarships

• International Merit Scholarship: Available for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students
• International Talent Scholarship: Covers tuition fees, eligibility based on prior academic achievements

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