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- Gain an understanding of human behaviour and learn how to apply this to organisational settings.
- Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
- Major in accounting, advertising, economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, or public relations.
- Take the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.
Highlights
- Gain an understanding of human behaviour and learn how to apply this to organisational settings.
- Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
- Major in accounting, advertising, economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, or public relations.
- Take the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.
- This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
This double degree will give you a solid understanding of how business and psychological influences impact on organisations. Your knowledge of human behaviour and its role in organisational environments will prepare you for many professional roles.
If you are aiming for a managerial career in business, you will develop the skills necessary to face the increasingly high demands of training and change management.
Careers and outcomes
You can choose to work in various careers in industry and the corporate world such as human resources, change management, and marketing. Graduates also develop high-level communication and social skills suitable for a career in counselling, management, training and development. Graduates work in a diverse range of interesting careers, taking on positions such as:
- organisational change manager
- business adviser
- human resources manager.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. To pursue a career in a professional area of psychology, you will need to undertake further study to gain registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Depending on your choice of business major, you may also be eligible for membership of a number of business professional bodies.
Research pathways
Bachelor of Business (Honours) option
High-achieving students who wish to take further studies may enrol in BS63 Bachelor of Business (Honours).
Possible careers
- Account executive
- Accountant
- Advertising professional
- Banking and finance professional
- Economist
- Financial advisor/analyst
- Government officer
- Human resource manager
- International business specialist
- Manager
- Market research manager
- Marketing officer/manager
- Psychologist
- Public relations officer/consultant
- Public servant
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $12,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $36,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $12,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $33,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Corporate Partners in Excellence (CPIE) Scholarship - commencing students
A scholarship for future undergraduate students in business, seeking a competitive edge to launch their career.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Faculty of Business and Law Excellence Scholarship
A scholarship for future undergraduate students who want to study business, property economics or law.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Laurie Cowled Indigenous Scholarship for Business Students
A scholarship for future and current Indigenous female students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate studies in business.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Indigenous Australian; Struggling financially; Women
Equity scholarships scheme
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially
QUT Elite Sport Scholarship
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding sporting achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Sporting excellence