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Undergraduate TAS-BPS-DEG-2023

Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Psychological Science

Combine business with psychology to understand consumers

Interested in business but can't help thinking about psychology? Graduates of business who have studied psychology have a unique edge in understanding employees and consumers alike - launching fulfilling careers dealing with both people and brands.

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

32

Price

From

$55,750

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

CSP Available

Yes

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

  • 25 Jun 23
  • 27 Aug 23
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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.

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17

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22

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Degree structure

24

Core subjects

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8

Major subjects

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0

Elective subjects

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Degree

Degree details

What you'll learn

Bachelor of Psychological Science

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Analyse major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and evolution of ideas in psychology to professionally and ethically address contemporary issues of cognition and behaviour.
  2. 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.
  3. Embrace a variety of approaches to lifelong learning to understand diverse influences on behaviour.
  4. Use contemporary techniques to effectively and ethically communicate with a range of audiences to disseminate knowledge.


Bachelor of Business

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to: 

  1. Acquire and apply discipline specific knowledge and skills related to business and organisations (Discipline Knowledge).
  2. Communicate information effectively in written and oral forms with a diverse range of stakeholders (Communication Skills).
  3. Apply critical and analytical skills to the identification and evaluation of complex business problems and draw logical conclusions (Critical Skills).
  4. Work both independently and collaboratively to achieve agreed team outcomes (Teamwork).
Career opportunities

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. 

Entry requirements

Higher education via OUA

Successful completion of any 4 OUA open access subjects of study at the equivalent AQF level, unless otherwise specified

Higher education

  • Successful completion of 2 undergraduate subjects (2 x 12.5cp minimum) as part of a course at Associate Degree level or higher; OR
  • Completed DUS (Diploma of University Studies) any pathway or equivalent; OR
  • Completed UPP (University Preparation Program) or equivalent.

Secondary education

ATAR: 65 or higher

VET studies

Successful completion of certificate IV or higher


Work and Life

Domestic Applicants with work and life experience: If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have extensive or sustained work experience.

Credit for previous study or work

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. https://www.utas.edu.au/study/apply/admission-requirements/recognition-of-prior-learning

Description

This is a shell program used for the administration of four-year Double Degree programs. Students will enrol in the shell program and complete the requirements of both constituent programs. program content, rules and entry requirements are those for the constituent programs. Constituent programs include all those with 300 credit points, of which at least 100 credit points are electives.


Bachelor of Psychological Science

Psychology, the study of human behaviour, impacts every environment in which humans live, work, cooperate and communicate. Whether it’s in the classroom or the courtroom, the family home or the extremes of Antarctica, in Tasmanian communities or international relations, psychology plays a role.


If you want to develop knowledge and skills that will enrich your personal and professional life, or your goal is to become a research scientist, counsellor or registered psychologist, the Bachelor of Psychological Science provides the perfect foundation. When you study the science of psychology 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. These include:

  • Counselling
  • Criminal justice
  • Neuroscience
  • Health services support e.g. drug and alcohol, cancer, disability, rehabilitation
  • Aged, family and child services
  • Probation and parole services
  • Policy and planning
  • Business
  • Marketing
  • Education
  • Public affairs
  • Human resources, and numerous other areas


Bachelor of Business

Get a real-world advantage with our Bachelor of Business. As the only university in the state, we’ve formed close connections with local industry.


In our Bachelor of Business you will:

  • Get a hands-on experience with corporate internships (https://www.utas.edu.au/corporate-internship-program/student-information), guest lectures from local business leaders, and current case studies from businesses in Tasmania and around the world.
  • Learn from the best with industry experts and teaching staff recognised as international leaders in their field.
  • Gain a qualification recognised by all the major professional bodies in business and economics.

In our Bachelor of Business you can follow your passion, with the opportunity to build a degree from your choice of majors. You’ll also be able to cross-skill by undertaking electives or a second major from the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics or another area of the University.

Degree structure details

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 subjects, are specified below. For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended:


Bachelor of Psychological Sciences:

Year 1

  • TAS-PSY111 Transferable Skills in Psychology
  • TAS-PSY112 Brain and Behaviour
  • TAS-PSY124 Mental Health and Individual Differences
  • TAS-PSY125 Psychological Processes

Year 2

  • TAS-PSY207 Social Psychology
  • TAS-PSY211 Research Skills in Psychology
  • TAS-PSY223 Health and Psychological Wellbeing
  • TAS-PSY224 Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience

Year 3

  • TAS-PSY302 Lifespan Developmental Psychology
  • TAS-PSY305 Clinical Psychology
  • TAS-PSY311 Advanced Research Skills in Psychology
  • TAS-PSY312 Forensic Psychology

Year 4

  • TAS-PSY324 Psychological Assessment and Intervention
  • TAS-PSY325 Neuropsychology and Clinical Neuroscience
  • TAS-PSY331 Psychology of Language
  • TAS-PSY336 Human Behaviour in Extreme Environments

Bachelor of Business

Year 1

  • TAS-BAA111 People and Organisations
  • TAS-BEA111 Introduction to Markets and the Economy
  • TAS-BEA140 Data Analysis for Business
  • TAS-BFA103 Accountability and Accounting

Year 2

  • TAS-BAA211 Entrepreneurship
  • TAS-BAA215 Business and Corporate Law
  • TAS-BMA202 Business Strategy
  • TAS-BMA250 Managerial Social Responsibility

Year 3 and 4

Choose 1 major from the following options:

  • Accounting
  • Business Economics
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Managing People and Organisations

Award Requirements

Satisfactory completion of 32 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 4-9 years from commencement.

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 subjects:
    • TAS-BFA107 Financial Management
    • TAS-BFA109 Applied Accounting Systems
  • Intermediate (200) level subjects:
    • TAS-BEA213 Data Analytics for Accounting
    • TAS-BFA203 Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Advanced (300) level subjects:
    • TAS-BFA303 Auditing and Assurance Services
    • TAS-BFA312 Management Accountability and Accounting
    • TAS-BFA391 Applied Taxation
    • TAS-BFA392 Accounting Futures


  • Business Economics
  • Introductory (100) level subjects:
    • TAS-BEA106 Introduction to Behavioural Economics
    • TAS-BEA121 Economic Policy in Action
  • Intermediate (200) level subjects:
    • TAS-BEA205 Economics of Business Strategy
    • TAS-BEA206 Evaluating Alternatives
  • Advanced (300) level subjects:
    • 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 subjects:
    • TAS-BEA112 Fundamentals of Financial Markets and Institutions
    • TAS-BFA107 Financial Management
  • Intermediate (200) level subjects:
    • TAS-BEA286 Investment Analysis
    • TAS-BFA204 Financial Planning
  • Advanced (300) level subjects:
    • TAS-BEA309 International Finance
    • TAS-BEA321 Banking and Financial Institutions
    • TAS-BEA343 Corporate Finance
    • TAS-BEA380 Derivative Securities


Marketing

  • Introductory (100) level subjects:
    • TAS-BMA101 Introduction to Management
    • TAS-BMA151 Principles of Marketing
  • Intermediate (200) level subjects;
    • TAS-BMA258 Services Marketing
    • TAS-BMA262 Consumer Behaviour
  • Advanced (300) level subjects:
    • TAS-BMA329 Retail Marketing
    • TAS-BMA331 Marketing Research
    • TAS-BMA343 Digital and Social Media Marketing
    • TAS-BMA351 Marketing Management


Managing People and Organisations

  • Introductory (100) level subjects:
    • TAS-BMA101 Introduction to Management
    • TAS-BMA121 Foundations of Human Resource Management
  • Intermediate (200) level subjects;
    • TAS-BMA206 Management Communications
    • TAS-BMA220 Human Resource Management in Action
  • Advanced (300) level subjects:
    • TAS-BMA314 Organisational Change and Development
    • TAS-BMA328 Leadership in Organisations
    • TAS-BMA341 Employment Relations
    • TAS-BMA357 Freelancing and Small Business

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Open access

This degree offers Open access entry, exclusive to Open Universities Australia.

There’s more than one way to get a degree. Open access allows you to start with single subjects as a way into eligible degrees, regardless of your study history.

Enrol into and complete the required Open access subjects to earn entry in this degree. Most subjects have no entry requirements, are fully government funded (if you’re eligible) and may be credited when you start the degree.

The best part? You can enrol and get started with single subjects now.

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