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'A lot of people enter psychology with the intention of becoming a registered psychologist; but even if that isn’t your goal, there’s a lot of value in studying in human behaviour. I review Youth Justice’s systems and practices. I chose this career because I have a deep-rooted interest in human behaviour and a passion for youth justice. The best part of my job is identifying areas for systemic improvement within our organisation. This has a huge impact, and it’s rewarding to see my individual impact on a larger system.'
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'I chose to do a double degree to give myself a competitive edge. I‘d love to work in advertising, so I combined psychology and business to give me a better understanding of consumer behaviour. My ultimate goal is to work in a big advertising firm in New York or LA.'
Real student experience
Victoria Harris talks about studying psychology at QUT and moving from a regional area.
Accreditation
Full accreditation with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council means that this course is accredited by a national and international accreditation authority, giving you a highly recognised qualification. This course is part of a sequence that can lead to eligibility for registration as a psychologist. APAC is the only Australian entity with the authority to accredit courses that will be recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia.
Make a difference
'A lot of people enter psychology with the intention of becoming a registered psychologist; but even if that isn’t your goal, there’s a lot of value in studying in human behaviour. I review Youth Justice’s systems and practices. I chose this career because I have a deep-rooted interest in human behaviour and a passion for youth justice. The best part of my job is identifying areas for systemic improvement within our organisation. This has a huge impact, and it’s rewarding to see my individual impact on a larger system.'
Work with the best
'I chose to do a double degree to give myself a competitive edge. I‘d love to work in advertising, so I combined psychology and business to give me a better understanding of consumer behaviour. My ultimate goal is to work in a big advertising firm in New York or LA.'
Real student experience
Victoria Harris talks about studying psychology at QUT and moving from a regional area.
Accreditation
Full accreditation with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council means that this course is accredited by a national and international accreditation authority, giving you a highly recognised qualification. This course is part of a sequence that can lead to eligibility for registration as a psychologist. APAC is the only Australian entity with the authority to accredit courses that will be recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia.
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.
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 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) program and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Business.
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 eight core units*; and an additional eight discipline specific units from within the chosen major, offered at Gardens Point campus.
*Accounting major students complete six business core units and 10 accountancy major units to allow them to complete professional requirements.
Students are required to complete 384 credit points comprised of 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) program and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Business.
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 eight core units*; and an additional eight discipline specific units from within the chosen major, offered at Gardens Point.
*Accounting major students complete six business core units and 10 accountancy major units to allow them to complete professional requirements.
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).
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 72.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- IX51
- QTAC code
- 409532
- CRICOS code
- 060816G
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- 4 years full-time
- 4 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
And for Accounting, Finance, Economics and Marketing majors: General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 77.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2023
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
99.85
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Selection rank
99.85
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
87.00
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Selection rank
87.00
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
69.60
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Selection rank
75.75
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
- ATAR/selection rank
- 72.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 77.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Course requirements
There is important information you should take into consideration if you are interested in this course. There may be mandatory requirements, extra costs or recommended steps you should take in order to study in this area.
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 fees available from September
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
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.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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