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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.
Explore this course
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
Students are required to complete 384 credit points comprised of 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) program, 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Business and 24 credit points of QUT You.
The course structure for the Bachelor of Behavioural Science component of the double degree comprises the main APAC-accredited psychology core programme of 12 units as well as four psychology electives. The psychology core allows the student to complete a three-year APAC-accredited psychology sequence across four years of study.
On completion of the double degree program, a student then has the option to apply for entry to a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology).
The business major can be selected from all majors offered within the BS05 Bachelor of Business. The Bachelor of Business component consists of seven core units*; and an additional eight discipline specific units from within the chosen major, offered at Gardens Point campus.
Students are required to complete 384 credit points comprised of 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) program and 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Business and 24 credit points of QUT You.
The course structure for the Bachelor of Behavioural Science component of the double degree comprises the main APAC-accredited psychology core programme of 12 units as well as four psychology electives. The psychology core allows the student to complete a three-year APAC-accredited psychology sequence across four years of study.
On completion of the double degree program, a student then has the option to apply for entry to a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology).
The business major can be selected from all majors offered within the BS05 Bachelor of Business. The Bachelor of Business component consists of seven core units*; and an additional eight discipline specific units from within the chosen major, offered at Gardens Point.
Bachelor of Business (Honours) Year Option
For high-achieving double degree students who wish to take further studies may enrol in BS63 Bachelor of Business (Honours).
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.
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