科廷科技大学

In this double degree you will be equipped with highly marketable knowledge and skills that will enable you to engage with a broad range of managers, professionals and consultants.

You will graduate with advanced knowledge of people, human behaviour and have high level organisational, analytical, communication and decision-making skills. In addition, you will learn how to deal with people confidentially, tactfully, and work within rule (legislative and legal).

You will also be prepared to pursue graduate studies in either professional application or research.

To become a registered psychologist after graduating from this degree, you will need to complete a further year of psychology study and then two years of skills-based training

Related courses:

Psychology
Psychology and Human Resource Management

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). 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, after fourth year, the 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.

Career information

Psychologist
Human Resources Officer
Change Management Specialist
Accountant
Public Relations Officer
Marketing Officer
Marketing Researcher
Economist
Clerical Officer - local government
Welfare Agent
Industrial Relations Officer
Trade Union Official
Training Officer
Recruitment Consultant

What you'll learn

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
Apply logical and rational processes to critically analyse problems and generate innovative solutions to psychological questions
Access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information and evidence from a range of sources applicable to Psychology
Communicate effectively with individuals, groups and communities
Select and effectively use appropriate technologies relevant to psychological research and practice
Demonstrate ability for self directed learning and reflective practice
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of international perspectives in psychology
Demonstrate understanding and respect for human rights and cultural diversity
Independently and collaboratively apply professional skills in an ethical manner.