Undergraduate TAS-BPS-DEG-2022

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.

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

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Yes

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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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What you'll learn

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).

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

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.

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 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-BMA250 Managerial Social Responsibility
TAS-BAA 211 Entrepreneurship
TAS-BMA202 Business Strategy

Year 3 and 4

Choose from the following major options:

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

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 Fundamentals of Financial Markets and Institutions
- 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 Maketing
Advanced (300) level units:
- TAS-BMA314 Organisational Change and Development
- TAS-BMA341 Employment Relations
- TAS-BMA357 Freelancing and Small Business
- 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

Easy apply

You can apply direct through Open Universities Australia.

Once you've checked your eligibility, apply and enrol for this degree following the steps. This degree also allows you to get started with Open access.

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You can apply for the degree later and the subjects may be credited towards the degree.

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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.

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