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4 Years
On campus
On-campus
27 July 2026
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Footscray Park Campus, Victoria University, Melbourne VIC
Victoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Course Content
Psychology 1A
First Year Core Unit
Psychology 1B
First Year Core Unit
Foundations of Psychological Research
First Year Core Unit
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
First Year Core Unit
Ethics and Sustainability
First Year Core Unit
Economic Concepts and Application
First Year Core Unit
People and Organisations
First Year Core Unit
My Business Future
First Year Core Unit
Psychology 2A
Year Two Unit
Psychology 2B
Year Two Unit
Financial Literacy and Decision Making
Year Two Unit
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Year Two Unit
Marketing Theory and Practice
Year Two Unit
Business Law
Year Two Unit
Developmental Psychology
Year Two Unit
History, Theories and Practice of Psychology
Year Three Unit
Clinical Aspects of Psychology
Year Three Unit
Qualitative Social Research Methods 1
Year Three Unit
Quantitative Social Research Methods 1
Year Three Unit
Psychological Issues in the Workplace
Year Four Unit
Research Methods in Psychology
Year Four Unit
Fieldwork
Work Integrated Learning — select 12 credit points from either Fieldwork or Workplace Learning
Workplace Learning
Work Integrated Learning — select 12 credit points from either Fieldwork or Workplace Learning
Counselling Theory and Practice
Psychology Elective
Group Behaviour
Psychology Elective
Organisations and Work
Psychology Elective
Psychobiology
Psychology Elective
Relationship and Family Wellbeing
Psychology Elective
Accounting Major
Business Major
Event Management Major
Business Major
Human Resource Management Major
Business Major
International Trade Major
Business Major
Management and Innovation Major
Business Major
Marketing Major
Business Major
Supply Chain and Logistics Management Major
Business Major
Tourism and Hospitality Management Major
Business Major
Common Questions
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.
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