BB-PSYHRM v.3 Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations)
Curtin University
About
Bachelor Double Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in more than one discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.
This double degree is designed to provide a basis in and appreciation of the scientific discipline of psychology as well as the human resource management and industrial relations professions. This combination provides graduates with a highly marketable knowledge base that allows them to relate to a broad range of managers, professionals and consultants, and also provides a foundation for graduate studies in either professional application or research.
Course Accreditation
The BSc (Psychology) is recognised by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as meeting the first three years of study in psychology. The B.Com allows graduates to apply for membership of the Australian Human Resource Institute.
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Human Resource Institute. A fourth year in psychology is necessary to apply for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and for provisional registration as a psychologist. In Australia two years supervised psychological practice after fourth year, or completion of a two-year masters program or a one-year professional masters and one year of supervised psychological practice, is required for full registration as a psychologist.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Structure
Bachelor Double Degrees include a combined degree study program leading to two awards. The duration of the double degree may vary among disciplines, but typically requires less time to complete than if the two undergraduate degrees were studied separately. Students can take no more than 250 credit points of first year level units.
Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event the relevant Head of School shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply psychological theory to evidence based practice and extend the boundaries of knowledge through research; discriminate between valid processes to critically analyse problems and generate innovative solutions to psychological questions
2. apply logical and rational processes to critically analyse problems and generate innovative solutions to psychological questions
3. access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information and evidence from a range of sources applicable to Psychology
4. communicate effectively with individuals, groups and communities
5. select and effectively use appropriate technologies relevant to psychological research and practice
6. demonstrate ability for self directed learning and reflective practice
7. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of international perspectives in psychology
8. demonstrate understanding and respect for human rights and cultural diversity
9. independently and collaboratively apply professional skills in an ethical manner
Duration and Availability
The course is five years' full-time or equivalent part-time study. External study is available on a limited basis. Summer semester unit availability may shorten the course duration.
Location and delivery Mode
| YEAR | LOCATION | PERIOD | ALL | INTERNAL | PARTIALLY ONLINE INTERNAL | EXTERNAL | FULLY ONLINE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT1003 | v.1 | Strategic Career Design | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| PSYC1000 | v.1 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PSYC1002 | v.1 | Science and Professional Practice in Psychology | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| CMHL1000 | v.1 | Foundations for Professional Health Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 100.0 |
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLAW1002 | v.1 | Markets and Legal Frameworks | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PSYC1001 | v.1 | Foundations of Psychology | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| BIOL1002 | v.1 | Brain and Behaviour | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| EPID1000 | v.1 | Foundations of Biostatistics and Epidemiology | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 100.0 |
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT1002 | v.1 | Financial Decision Making | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| ECOM1000 | v.1 | Analytics for Decision Making | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PSYC2000 | v.1 | Psychology of Learning | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| BEHV2000 | v.1 | Psychological Science Experimental Methods | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 100.0 |
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT2008 | v.2 | Human Resources Management Introduction | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PSYC2003 | v.1 | Child Developmental Psychology | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PSYC2002 | v.1 | Psychological Science Correlational Methods | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| INDH1006 | v.1 | Indigenous Cultures and Health Behaviours | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 100.0 |
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT2000 | v.1 | Organisational Behaviour | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| PSYC2001 | v.1 | Social Psychology | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| HRMM3000 | v.2 | People Management | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MGMT2007 | v.2 | Australian Employment Relations | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 100.0 |
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT2009 | v.2 | Human Resources Development | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| BIOL2005 | v.1 | Perception | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PSYC3003 | v.1 | Adult Developmental Psychology | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | |||
| 100.0 |
YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT3002 | v.1 | Managing Change | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MGMT3013 | v.2 | Building a Sustainable Workforce | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PSYC3005 | v.1 | Advanced Psychological Science Qualitative Methods | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PSYC3002 | v.1 | Individual Differences | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 100.0 |
YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT3014 | v.2 | Strategic Rewards Management | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PSYC3001 | v.1 | Work, Family and Community | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PSYC3004 | v.2 | Mixed Methods Research in Health Psychology | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | |||
| 100.0 |
YEAR 5 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYT3000 | v.1 | Abnormal Psychology | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MGMT3012 | v.2 | International Human Resources Management | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| BIOL3005 | v.1 | Cognition | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | |||
| 100.0 |
YEAR 5 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT3015 | v.1 | Industrial Relations in Asia-Pacific Region | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| BLAW2012 | v.1 | Applied Contract Law | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PSYC3000 | v.1 | Indigenous and Cross Cultural Psychology | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MKTG3009 | v.4 | Business Internship | 25.0 | |
| OR | ||||
| MGMT3024 | v.1 | Business Study Tour | 36.0 | 25.0 |
| OR | ||||
| XINO3003 | v.1 | Business and Law International Experience 1 | 25.0 | |
| OR | ||||
| MGMT3025 | v.2 | Business Engagement | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| OR | ||||
| MGMT3026 | v.1 | Business Innovation Lab | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 100.0 |
OPTIONS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLAW1006 | v.1 | Introduction to Business Law | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MKTG1000 | v.1 | Discovering Marketing | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MKTG2000 | v.1 | Integrated Marketing Communications | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| ISYS1000 | v.1 | Introduction to Business Information Systems | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| FNCE2000 | v.1 | Introduction to Finance Principles | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| ECON1000 | v.1 | Introductory Economics | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MGMT2010 | v.2 | Principles of Tourism, Hospitality and Events | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PROP2002 | v.1 | Property Principles | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PUBR2002 | v.2 | Public Relations in Society | 3.0 | 25.0 |
OPTIONS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT3006 | v.1 | Business Ethics | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MGMT2004 | v.2 | Business and Sustainable Development | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| BLAW2011 | v.1 | Safety and Environmental Health Law | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MGMT2001 | v.2 | Start-Up Business Planning | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MKTG2003 | v.3 | Marketing for Tourism, Hospitality and Events | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MGMT2003 | v.1 | Sustainable Event Development | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MGMT2010 | v.2 | Principles of Tourism, Hospitality and Events | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MGMT3005 | v.1 | Event Management | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MGMT3001 | v.2 | International Management | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| MGMT3010 | v.1 | Strategic Management | 3.0 | 25.0 |
OPTIONS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 5 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT2004 | v.2 | Business and Sustainable Development | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MGMT3006 | v.1 | Business Ethics | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MGMT3005 | v.1 | Event Management | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MGMT3001 | v.2 | International Management | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| BLAW2011 | v.1 | Safety and Environmental Health Law | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MGMT2001 | v.2 | Start-Up Business Planning | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MGMT3010 | v.1 | Strategic Management | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MGMT2003 | v.1 | Sustainable Event Development | 3.0 | 25.0 |
* A further list of options may be available by contacting Curtin Business School.
** MGMT3026 Business Innovation Lab is the recommended Capstone unit. For Internship, Engagement and International Experience units FBL Student EngagementTeam approval is required prior to enrolment.
Entry requirements
Applicants for a Bachelor Double Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://study.curtin.edu.au/ and include flexible entry pathways. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Desirable: Mathematics Applications or Mathematics Methods. Biology, Human Biology or Psychology. Applicants for this course should refer to the Clinical Health Science section and Police Clearances section of the faculty website. STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to a Bachelor Degree with Honours and some Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
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