Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Psychological Science
UndergraduateTAS-BPS-DEG2022
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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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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Total subjects
- 32
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Psychological Science
About this degree
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 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-BMA250 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.
- 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.
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-BEA320Monetary 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
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.
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Indicative total fee $53,860
The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
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Entry requirements
- 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.
Successful completion of any 4 OUA open access subjects of study at the equivalent AQF level, unless otherwise specified
ATAR: 65 or higher
Successful completion of certificate IV or higher
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.
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
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.
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Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
| Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
| Advertising and Marketing Professionals | $75K to $93K | Up 21.3% |
| Counsellors | $75K to $93K | Up 12.6% |
| Human Resource Managers | Over $120K | Up 85.7% |
| Management Consultants | $93K to $120K | N/A^ |
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