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Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Macquarie University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00002J
This program allows students to combine the benefits of a business degree with sought-after psychological skills through our Bachelor of Commerce with the degree of Bachelor of Psychology (Honours). Graduates are sought after by industry thanks to their understanding of business functions, strategy and skills across all industries. The program equips students with a wide range of fundamental psychological concepts in addition to comprehensive business skills and knowledge. Progression to honours is completed in the fifth year, subject to a specified level of high achievement. Thereafter students can proceed to postgraduate training in psychology towards registration as a psychologist.
Structure
- 120 credit points
- minimum 60 credit points at 200 level
- minimum 30 credit points at 300 level
- minimum 42 credit points of commerce designated units
- completion of qualifying major.
Subjects
- Accounting
- Business Information Systems
- Decision Science
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Human Resources
- International Business
- Marketing
- Psychology
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or recognised equivalent
- Assumed knowledge: HSC General Mathematics (or international equivalent)
- Recommended studies: HSC Mathematics (or international equivalent)
Further information
In order to pursue a pathway to registration as a psychologist, progression to Honours in psychology is subject to achieving entry requirements. Should these criteria not be achieved, the student will graduate after 4 years with Bachelor of Commerce with the degree Bachelor of Arts - Psychology. After psychology Honours, a further two years postgraduate training or supervised experience is required for registration as a psychologist. Candidates who wish to continue with higher research degree are admitted to the 2nd year of the Master of Research program upon completion of psychology honours.
