Bachelor of Psychological Studies / Bachelor of Business

The Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Additionally, specific business majors carry their own accreditations: the Human Resource Management major is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), the Marketing major is accredited by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI), and the Accounting major is accredited by both Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia.

To attain the Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business, students are required to complete 384 credit points consisting of: 96 credit points of Core First Year studies, 108 credit points of Core Psychological studies, 24 credit points of Psychology Elective studies, 48 credit points of Core Business studies, 96 credit points of specialised studies selected from one of the Business Majors, and 12 credit points of Work Integrated Learning studies (either APP3028 Fieldwork or BSK3001 Workplace Learning).

Yes. This course puts you on track to becoming a registered psychologist. Graduates are eligible to gain entry into a fourth year of psychology, followed by a master program. If you choose to continue on to postgraduate studies, you'll also be able to take up professional training at VU's Psychology Clinic, providing discounted psychological services to the community.

Psychology students complete a fieldwork unit, which gives you the opportunity to gain experience in a field related to your studies. VU has a strong industry network and students have completed placements within the Department of Human Services (Child Protection), family and carer support services, arts and cultural organisations, refugee and asylum seeker support services, public and private health services, and school settings.

This course is offered as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for eligible students, with indicative fees for a full-time student in 2026 of approximately AU$17,399 per year. This fee is a guide only and does not include materials such as textbooks or the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). You may be able to get a HELP loan to pay for your studies, repaid through the tax system once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold. VU also awards hundreds of scholarships each year worth millions of dollars combined.