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Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) / Bachelor of Commerce

University of Wollongong

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00102E

The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) - Bachelor of Commerce double degree provides a pathway to becoming a psychologist in a commercial and/or industrial/organisational context. Students must complete the required Psychology and Commerce double degree subjects before they are eligible to move on to the Honours subjects in Psychology. The Honours subjects cover principles and applications, theory and methods, and an empirical thesis, which is undertaken throughout the entire Honours year. Students can combine Psychology and Commerce studies with other disciplines available in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce degrees. On completion of this degree, students will be able to apply knowledge of psychological principles and applications across many business areas, including the application of research methods to commercial issues in local, national and international contexts. UOW double degrees aim to broaden a student's knowledge and skill base and improve career options in competitive, increasingly interactive fields. The programs are designed to enhance a student's educational, academic and professional qualifications whilst minimising the costs of their studies.

Structure

5.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent.

Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Business innovation
  • Commerce
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Financial planning
  • Human resource management
  • International business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Psychology
  • Public relations
  • Supply chain management

Standard entry requirements

DOMESTIC STUDENTS - ATAR-BASED ADMISSION OPTIONS Guaranteed entry selection ranks Entry to this course can be gained with: Minimum ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) International Baccalaureate (IB) Interstate equivalent (such as the Victorian ENTER or Queensland OP) Results in an overseas qualification deemed equivalent to Australian year 12 The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is an ATAR-Selection Rank of 89or an IB of 33. This includes the effect of adjustment factors. Adjustment factors, such as the subjects you are studying, the area in which you live or equity and access schemes, are taken into consideration and these will be combined with your ATAR to adjust your selection rank and make it higher than your ATAR. These adjustments used to be called bonus points. Find out more about UOW adjustment factors here: https://www.uow.edu.au/future/school/apply/index.html ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE AND RECOMMENDED STUDIES The University assumes students will have studied any 2 units of English. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia. In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.

Recognition

The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and is required to apply for provisional registration as a psychologist in Australia. An additional two years of supervised practice is necessary to move from provisional to general registration as a professional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. This can be through two years of supervised practice in the community, a fifth year at university plus one year of supervised practice in the community or through an accredited Masters or professional doctoral degree. Some majors within the Bachelor of Commerce enable graduates to meet the membership requirements of relevant professional associations. For detailed information visit https://business.uow.edu.au/professional-recognition/index.html

Study pathways

If applicants can demonstrate they have met the learning outcomes for UOW subjects through prior learning, such as previous tertiary or TAFE qualifications, they may be eligible for credit towards their degree. Where relevant to the UOW degree, specified credit may be given for specific subject(s); where not relevant to the degree, unspecified credit may be awarded.

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