Course Overview

About This Course

This double degree will not only help you better understand people and their motivations, but it also covers the business of managing people in a corporate context. For the Commerce degree, you'll major in Human Resource Management. Add the Psychology degree, and your career options are wide open!

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

ECU City Campus, Perth, Western AustraliaECU Joondalup Campus, Joondalup, Western AustraliaPerthJoondalup

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Indicative ATAR: 70
Academic Admission requirements (Band 3): All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course.
The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- AQF Cert IV
- Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
- Undergraduate Certificate
- Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test
- University Preparation Course
- Indigenous University Orientation Course
- Experience Based Entry Scheme
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results
English Language requirements (Band 3): English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0)
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada
- University Preparation Course
- Indigenous University Orientation Course
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

The course covers the business of managing people in a corporate context, with a major in Human Resource Management combined with a Psychology degree, meaning your career options are wide open.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units20 units

SBL1100

Foundations of Business

SBL1800

Work and Career

PSY1101

Introduction to Psychology

PSY1115

Psychology of Motivation and Emotion

SBL1200

Accounting and Finance Essentials

SBL1300

Business Environments & Markets

PSY1210

Biopsychology, Sensation and Perception

PSY1204

Social Determinants of Behaviour

SBL1400

Introduction to Business Analytics

SBL1500

Ethics and Responsibility in Business

PSY2102

Fundamentals of Psychological Inquiry

PSY2105

Psychology of Personality and Individual Differences

PSY2204

Learning, Memory and Cognition

PSY2231

Developmental Psychology

SBL2800

Professional Engagement and Planning

PSY3105

Advanced Methods of Psychological Inquiry

PSY3456

Mental Health and Psychological Interventions

PSY3217

Cultural Issues in Psychology

PSY3225

Applications of Psychological Literacy

SBL3800

Professional Practice

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What majors are included in this double degree?

For the Commerce degree component, students major in Human Resource Management. This is combined with the full Bachelor of Psychology, providing both business people-management skills and psychological knowledge.

Is the Psychology component of this course professionally accredited?

Yes, the course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Is there an internship or work placement requirement in this course?

Yes, all students undertaking this course will complete 80 hours of professional practice where they engage with industry and/or community partner(s) to practically apply their discipline learning. Examples of professional practice could be an internship, client-based project, consultancy, service learning, simulated practice, competition, or combination of. Students are responsible for sourcing their own professional practice opportunity, with the support of the work-integrated learning team.

How much does this course cost for domestic and international students?

For domestic students, the estimated 1st year indicative fee is AUD $13,500 (Commonwealth supported place). For international students, the estimated 1st year indicative fee is AUD $40,600.

At which campus can I study this course, and is online study available?

Domestic students can study this course full-time or part-time at ECU's City Campus or online, available in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. International students can study full-time at the City Campus in Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $58,000 to $76,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $76,000 to $100,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $100,000 to $140,000 per year

Career Paths

Graduate AccountantFinancial AnalystManagement ConsultantBusiness AnalystMarketing Coordinator

Key Skills

Financial analysis and reportingAccounting principles and practiceStrategic business planning and decision-makingData analysis and business analyticsMarketing strategy and consumer behaviour

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