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Total subjects
32
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$58,520
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 06 Feb 22
- 26 Jun 22
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.
QS RANKING 2022
18
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
Degree structure
Core subjects
Major subjects
Elective subjects
Degree
Degree details
Bachelor of Psychological
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Analyse major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and evolution of ideas in psychology to professionally and ethically address contemporary issues of cognition and behaviour.
- Reflect on the quality of your own and others’ decisions through critical thinking, sceptical inquiry and interpretation of research evidence, acknowledging the ambiguity of competing explanations.
- Embrace a variety of approaches to lifelong learning to understand diverse influences on behaviour.
- Use contemporary techniques to effectively and ethically communicate with a range of audiences to disseminate knowledge.
Bachelor of Business
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Acquire and apply discipline specific knowledge and skills related to business and organisations (Discipline Knowledge).
- Communicate information effectively in written and oral forms with a diverse range of stakeholders (Communication Skills).
- Apply critical and analytical skills to the identification and evaluation of complex business problems and draw logical conclusions (Critical Skills).
- Work both independently and collaboratively to achieve agreed team outcomes (Teamwork).
A double degree increases your career prospects and maximises your employability. A double degree can help you build a unique set of skills that will help you stand out in a competitive employment market. When you graduate from a double degree you will receive a separate degree certificate (also called a testamur) for each component course.
Higher education
Bachelor of Psychological:
Applicants with previous higher education study • Completed UTAS University Preparation Program or an equivalent enabling program offered by another Australian university; OR • Completed course at Diploma level or above at any Australian higher education provider (or equivalent overseas qualification); OR • Partially completed a course at Associate Degree level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or have partially completed an equivalent overseas qualification). Applicants must have completed the equivalent of at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points).
Bachelor of Business:
Applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years) This course uses ATAR and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process.
Secondary education
Bachelor of Psychological:
Applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years) This course uses ATAR and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process.
Bachelor of Business:
Applicants with previous higher education study • Completed UTAS University Preparation Program or an equivalent enabling program offered by another Australian University; OR • Completed course at Diploma level or above at any Australian higher education provider (or equivalent overseas qualification); OR • Partially completed a course at Associate Degree level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or have partially completed an equivalent overseas qualification). Applicant must have completed the equivalent of at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points). If an applicant has failed any units, the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made.
VET studies
Bachelor of Psychological:
If an applicant has failed any units, the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made. Applicants with previous VET / TAFE study
Bachelor of Business:
Applicants with previous VET / TAFE study • Completed Certificate IV or above.
Work and Life
Bachelor of Psychological:
Applications on the basis of work or life experience This course accepts applications based on work or life experience. Prerequisites Nil
Bachelor of Business:
Applications on the basis of work or life experience This course does accept applications based on work or life experience.
The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.
A double degree can help you build a unique set of skills that will help you stand out in a competitive employment market. You’ll have the chance to deepen your knowledge and embark on a journey as unique as you are.
Studying a degree in Business will give you the knowledge and skills to take your passion and develop it into a career. You’ll gain valuable industry experience, and exposure to some of Tasmania’s top business minds. You’ll also gain valuable insights into your chosen major through internships, masterclasses, guest lectures.
Your study in Psychological Science provides the perfect foundation to understand the science behind human behaviour. You will learn about the biological and psychological principles of human behaviour, and will develop the transferable skills of critical thinking, communication and problem solving that are vital everywhere people interact.
Recommended Study Pattern
In a 4 year double degree you will complete a total of 400 credit points comprising 200 credit points from each course. The requirements of each course, such as majors and core units, are specified below.
For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended:
Bachelor of Business
Year 1.
- TAS-BFA103 Accountability and Accounting
- TAS-BEA111 Introduction to Markets and the Economy
- TAS-BAA111 People and Organisations
- TAS-BEA140 Data Analysis for Business
Year 2.
- TAS-BAA215 Business and Corporate Law
- TAS-BMA 250 Managerial Social Responsibility
- TAS-BAA 211 Entrepreneurship
- TAS-BMA202 Business Strategy
Year 3 and 4
Choose from the following major options:
- Accounting
- Business Economics
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Management
- Marketing
Bachelor of Psychological Sciences:
Year 1.
- PSY111 Transferable Skills in Psychology
- PSY112 Brain and Behaviour
- PSY124 Mental Health and Individual Differences
- PSY125 Psychological Processes
Year 2.
- PSY207 Social Psychology
- PSY211 Research Skills in Psychology
- PSY223 Health and Psychological Wellbeing
- PSY224 Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience
Year 3
- PSY 302 Lifespan Developmental Psychology
- PSY305 Clinical Psychology
- PSY311 Advanced Research skills in Psychology
- PSY312 Forensic Psychology
Year 4
- PSY324 Psychological Assessment and Intervention
- PSY325 Neuropsychology and Clinical Neuroscience
- PSY331 Psychology of Language
- PSY336 Human Behaviour in Extreme Environments
Award Requirements
To successfully complete the requirements of the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science, students must complete 32 subjects within 4-9 years.
Exit Points
Students may exit the course with:
• Any exit award applicable for one of the constituent courses; or
• An award for only one of the constituent courses
Students will not be able to continue in the Double Degree if they elect to pursue the second constituent course after exiting from the first. Students will be transferred to the constituent course they wish to pursue.
Choose your subjects
Majors
Bachelor of Business Majors
- Accounting
- Introductory (100) level units:
- TAS-BFA104 Accounting Context and Method
- TAS-BFA107 Financial Management
- Intermediate (200) level units:
- TAS-BFA201 Financial Accounting
- TAS-BFA221 Accounting Information Systems
- Advanced (300) level units:
- TAS-BFA301 Advanced Financial Accounting
- TAS-BFA391 Taxation
- TAS-BFA303 Auditing
- TAS-BFA312 Management Accounting
- Business Economics
- Introductory (100) level units:
- TAS-BEA106 Introduction to Behavioural Economics
- TAS-BEA121 Economic Policy in Action
- Intermediate (200) level units:
- TAS-BEA205 Economics of Business Strategy
- TAS-BEA206 Evaluating Alternatives
- Advanced (300) level units:
- TAS-BEA310 Agriculture and Food Economics
- TAS-BEA313 Energy Economics and Policy
- TAS-BEA317 Regional Development in a Global Context
- TAS-BEA320 Monetary and Fiscal Policy
- Finance
- Introductory (100) level units:
- TAS-BEA112 Principles of Finance
- TAS-BFA107 Financial Management
- Intermediate (200) level units:
- TAS-BEA286 Investment Analysis
- TAS-BFA204 Financial Planning
- Advanced (300) level units:
- TAS-BEA309 International Finance
- TAS-BEA380 Derivative Securities
- TAS-BEA321 Banking and Financial Institutions
- TAS-BEA343 Corporate Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Introductory (100) level units:
- TAS-BMA101 Introduction to Management
- TAS-BMA121 Foundations of Human Resource Management
- Intermediate (200) level units:
- TAS-BMA219 Applied Human Resource Management
- TAS-BMA220 human Resource Management in Action
- Advanced (300) level units:
- TAS-BMA314 Organisational Change and Development
- TAS-BMA341 Employment Relations
- TAS-BMA335 Human Resource Project
- TAS-BMA336 The Future of Human Resource Management
- Management
- introductory (100) level units:
- TAS-BMA101 Introduction to Management
- TAS-BMA121 Foundations of Human Resource Management
- Intermediate (200) level units:
- TAS-BMA217 Theories of Work and Organisation
- TAS-BMA251 Principles of Marketing
- Advanced (300) level units:
- TAS-BMA314 Organisational Change and Development
- TAS-BMA341 Employment Relations
- TAS-BMA357 Small Business Management
- TAS-BMA328 Leadership in Organisations
- Marketing
- Introductory (100) level units:
- TAS-BMA101 Introduction to Management
- TAS-BMA151 Principles of Marketing
- Intermediate (200) level units;
- TAS-BMA258 Services Marketing
- TAS-BMA262 Consumer Behaviour
- Advanced (300) level units:
- TAS-BMA331 Marketing Research
- TAS-BMA351 Marketing Management
- TAS-BMA349 Advertising and Promotion
- TAS-BMA329 Retail Marketing
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