Program Overview

Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Business

The Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Business is a combined program that prepares students to work in a broad range of industries where they can positively impact the way businesses operate and the lives of others. This program investigates broad business skills that incorporate understanding of ethical, economic, regulatory, and global perspectives, complemented with a deep understanding of psychological processes and principles.

Degree Overview

The combined Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Business develops business strategy backed by psychology, using science to understand people. Together, these skills form a dynamic foundation that can be implemented to improve business practices, better understand corporate culture, and inform strategic direction.

Career Opportunities

This combined program can be applied in a broad range of industry sectors, enabling students to choose the career path that's right for them. Some typical roles include:

• Business transformation manager
• Brand manager
• Culture strategist
• People advisor
• Case manager
• Careers counsellor
• Human resources manager
• Market research analyst
• Mediator
• Project and research manager

A registered psychologist role (including clinical psychologist) requires additional accredited postgraduate study (an Honours plus relevant Masters degree).

Program Details

• UAC Code: Newcastle — N/A, Central Coast — Gosford
• Program Code: 40288
• Selection Rank: 67.00
• Duration (FT/PT): 4 years up to 10 years
• Next Start Date: 17 Aug 2026
• CRICOS Code: E
• Indicative Fee 1: AUD 46,720
• English Proficiency Requirements: IELTS overall minimum - 7, IELTS section minimum - 7

Course Structure

Students will complete 320 units, comprised of:

• 210 units of Core Courses
• 10 units of Psychology Directed Courses
• 60-70 unit Business Major, chosen from the Bachelor of Business program handbook
• 20-30 units of Electives

Core Courses

Complete the following core courses to fulfill the requirements of this program:

• ACCT1001 Fundamentals of Accounting
• BUSN1010 Analytics in Business
• FINN1001 Fundamentals of Finance
• INOV1001 Design Thinking: Creativity in Action
• MKTG1001 Foundations of Marketing
• MNGT1001 Introduction to Management and Sustainability
• PSYC1000 Introductory Research Methods in Psychology
• PSYC1010 Psychology Introduction 1
• PSYC1020 Psychology Introduction 2
• PSYC1200 Foundations of Psychological Practice
• PSYC2200 Evidence-based Mental Health Interventions
• PSYC2300 Cognitive Psychology
• PSYC2400 Biological Psychology
• PSYC2500 Introduction to Mental Health and Mental Disorders
• PSYC2900 Social Psychology
• PSYC3000 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
• PSYC3006 Individual Differences and Assessment
• PSYC3200 Foundations of Applied Psychological Science
• PSYC3301 Advanced Perception and Learning in Psychology
• PSYC3700 Advanced Developmental Psychology
• STAT1070 Statistics for the Sciences

Psychology Course List

Complete 10 units from the following course list:

• PSYC3300 Advanced Cognitive Psychology: Theory and Applications
• PSYC3500 Advanced Health Psychology
• PSYC3800 Advanced Special Topics in Psychology 2

Business Course List

Complete 10 units from the following course list:

• ACCT3005 Business Analysis and Valuation
• BUSN1002 Business Communications
• BUSN2001 Ethical Principles for Responsible Business
• ECON1111 Economics for Business Decisions
• LEGL1001 Foundations of Law
• (Additional courses are part of the Business Course List but not offered in the current academic year; please review the handbook.)

Career-Ready Placement Course List

Complete 10 units from the following course list:

• BUSN3002 Industry Placement
• BUSN3500 International Work Placement in Business
• PSYC3002 Work Integrated Learning in Psychology

Majors

Available majors include:

• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Marketing
• Leadership and Management
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• International Relations

Each major has a specific course list that students must complete to fulfill the requirements of the major.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Business is accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) as a LEVEL 1 APAC accredited degree. The Bachelor of Business (HRM major) is accredited by the Australian Human Resource Management Institute (AHRI).

Student Experience

The program provides students with access to psychology labs and equipment, as well as opportunities to gain workplace experience and professional mentoring through career-ready placements. Students will undertake pre-professional courses each year, preparing them for professional practice with guest lectures and problem-based workshops.