卧龙岗大学

Psychology is the study of who we are and how we think, feel, act and change. This knowledge helps us improve with the aim of improving wellbeing and psychological health. Understanding people's motivations and actions can provide valuable insight into the world of business: how we work, organise ourselves and assign value to things, and what constitutes responsible and ethical decision-making.

Business people are a flexible and diverse group of professionals who think strategically and critically to solve complex problems. The strategic thinking and data analysis skills you will gain from studying commerce are reinforced by the scientific principles and methods that underpin modern psychology.

This degree

Double degrees are designed to broaden your knowledge and skills set, giving you a competitive advantage in the workforce. They also reduce the length and cost of study by combining two different degrees. You can combine your Psychology and Commerce studies with other disciplines available in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce degrees. On completion of this degree, you will be able to apply knowledge of psychological principles and applications across many business areas, including the application of research methods to commercial issues in local, national and international contexts.

What you will study

The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) - Bachelor of Commerce double degree provides a pathway to becoming a psychologist in a commercial and/or industrial/organisational context. You must complete the required Psychology and Commerce double degree subjects before you are eligible to move on to the Honours subjects in Psychology. The Honours subjects cover principles and applications, theory and methods, and an empirical thesis, which is undertaken throughout the entire Honours year.

Why choose this course

The UOW School of Psychology offers excellent facilities and staff which guarantee quality education and opportunities for first rate research. The Northfields (Psychology) Clinic located on campus provides training and supervision of graduates in clinical psychology through a psychological service to the community. The Clinic offers a range of assessment, intervention and counselling services for children, adolescents and adults.

The academic staff in the School of Psychology are research active with a number of staff holding nationally competitive grants (including directorship and membership of Centres of Research Excellence) and industry based funding. The School provides an excellent environment for mentoring and developing Honours and PhD students.

The Faculty of Business and Law has earned a strong reputation, both within Australia and overseas, for the quality of its teaching and research. At UOW we focus on strong links with industry, business and government to keep our degrees relevant. We develop professionals, managers and business leaders with critical thinking skills who will succeed in their chosen fields.

The Faculty of Business and Law is a signatory to the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME), a global initiative of the United Nations. The PRME endorses institutions that champion responsible management education, research and thought leadership.

Career opportunities

Auditor

Banker

Analyst

Financial controller

Accountant

Policy advisor

Business adviser

OHS officer

HR manager consultant

Stock broker

Insurance broker

Fund manager

Exporter/importer

Public relations coordinator

Market researcher

Advertising executive

Brand/product manager

Event manager