- ATAR 65.60
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- 4 years (or part-time equivalent)
- Toowoomba
- Online
- Feb, May, Sep
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- AUD 13,152
- (Indicative annual fee)
Overview
- Combine your interest in human behaviour and with practical business knowledge. This unique double degree broadens your expertise and strengthens your future career prospects.
- Understand how psychological principles can be applied to business practices, improving workplace dynamics and decision-making. Gain practitioner skills, ensuring your skills are aligned with the industry needs practically, as well as the latest research and academic insight.
- Tailor your degree to suit your career ambitions. Choose from a variety of majors available in the Bachelor of Business, such as emergent leadership, finance or information systems management, to complement your learning in psychology.
- Launch your career sooner with a double degree – complete your studies in less time than it would to study both degrees separately. Save time and money, and graduate with two testamurs (official certificates), one for each of your degrees.
Majors in the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
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Business Accounting
Strengthen your business degree with essential skills in accounting, preparing you for informed, data-driven decision-making.
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Emergent Leadership
Start your path towards leadership roles, drive change, foster collaboration, and ensure sustainability of leadership.
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Finance
Delve into the fast-paced world of corporate finance, banking and portfolio management.
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Human Resource Management
Become a leading work-place specialist, learn to develop people and culture strategies that contribute value to an organisation’s mission.
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Information Systems Management
Blend business insight with IT expertise to solve real-world challenges and shape smarter systems.
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Marketing
Capture your audience’s attention, communicate your product value, and successfully convert and retain customers.
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Psychology
Study psychology with unique courses in cultural and clinical areas, combine with other fields, and gain critical thinking and communication skills for diverse career paths.
The perfect blend
When used together, business and science create the perfect blend of what I am interested in, what I love, and what I feel best utilises my talents.
Kerenza -Business and Science
Career outcomes
As a graduate with this double degree, you could find work in a wide range of industries depending on your area of interest. This includes roles in the public and private sector, marketing, human resource management, and counselling. With this qualification, you will be optimally placed for a wide range of careers in business and psychology, and you can apply for jobs as a:
- business professional within your selected major (e.g. HR advisor, IT project manager, marketing specialist)
- welfare officer
- youth worker
- child safety or corrective services officer.
Professional accreditation
The finance major in the Bachelor of Business will meet the educational entrance requirements to become a member of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).
UniSQ is accredited for the Human Resource Management major by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). This major will satisfy the educational requirements for professional membership of AHRI.
The Psychology major within the Bachelor of Science is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council as a three-year sequence of study. Full registration as a psychologist requires an Honours year (or equivalent APAC accredited qualification) plus two years of supervised practice via an APAC accredited Masters or Doctorate degree.
What you'll study
To graduate from the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science (Psychology), you must successfully complete 32 units of study.
Degree structure
An undergraduate university degree typically consists of a combination of core, major and elective courses designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and opportunities for an in-depth deeper dive into your chosen field.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previous studies or relevant work experience. This could reduce the number of courses you need to study to complete your degree.
Other study options
At UniSQ, we support busy, modern learners wanting to start or progress in their careers. Whatever your goals, we offer flexible study options such as opportunities to upskill without committing to a full degree.
Discover UniSQ’s industry-driven short courses.
If you’re interested in further study, after completion of this degree you can go on to study the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Psychology) (if you meet all the entry requirements).
Entry requirements
There are many ways to be considered for entry into a UniSQ degree based on your education, work experience and relevant personal attributes.
Select the highest level of education you have or will be completing to find the entry requirements that applies to you.
You need to satisfy the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.
To study this degree, we assume you have sound knowledge in:
- English (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent and
- General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent
We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.
This information applies if you’ve previously completed or started higher education study at university.
If you’ve done any study at UniSQ or another university, you may be eligible to apply based on your previous studies. We’ll use the best selection rank from your previous studies when assessing your application.
If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you can use your Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) awards of:
- certificate III
- certificate IV
- diploma or
- advanced diploma
to apply to study with UniSQ.
We will review your academic history to determine if you’re eligible for admission. We’ll convert your TAFE or VET qualification, past school results and any relevant work experience into a selection rank. This selection rank will determine which degrees you meet the entry requirements for.
If it’s been over two years since you completed secondary education and you haven’t pursued any vocational education training (VET) or higher education since, you’re still eligible to study at UniSQ.
You don't need to have an ATAR or come straight from high school to study at uni. Your work experience and other adjustment factors may help you meet UniSQ's entry requirements.
Let us help you navigate through our entry options – start a conversation, whenever suits you.
All applicants
You'll need to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires:
- IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 6.0 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Alternative English language proficiency tests may also be accepted.
Entry pathways
There is more than one way to get into university, and if you're not sure about your entry options get in touch to discuss.
Fees and scholarships
- This estimated 2025 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (8 units per year) and does not include cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee.
- This is an indicative guide only and your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment.
- We review our fees annually and they may increase each year.
- Further details are available on the Fees website.
Additional costs
You may be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee as part of your degree cost.
Payment options
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP is a government loan scheme that allows you to defer payment until your income reaches a certain threshold. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Services Australia.
UniSQ Scholarships
We offer scholarships for academic excellence, community leadership, and financial need - you can apply for more than one!
Find out moreHow to apply
You can apply to study at UniSQ via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) website.
- Copy the QTAC code for the study location you've chosen for this degree.
- Click on the location you’ve chosen in the below table to take you to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) website.
- Select 'Apply Now' to create a QTAC account.
| Location | QTAC Code |
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| Toowoomba | 904061 |
| External | 904065 |
Some applicants may be eligible to apply directly to UniSQ if they meet certain criteria. Explore the application process that’s right for you.
You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.
| Study period | Application closing date | Orientation | Start date |
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| Trimester 1, 2025 | Monday 10 February | Monday 3 February | Monday 10 February |
| Trimester 2, 2025 | Monday 26 May | Monday 19 May | Monday 26 May |
| Trimester 3, 2025 | Monday 8 September | Monday 1 September | Monday 8 September |
| Trimester 1, 2026 | Monday 16 February | Monday 9 February | Monday 16 February |
More information on application key dates is available.
There are several special admission schemes that use adjustment factors to boost your ATAR or selection rank with additional points, to improve your chances of getting into your preferred degree.
You may be eligible for these admission schemes based on:
- your background and personal circumstances
- where you live
- the subjects you studied at school.
You do not have to apply for these adjustments as they will be automatically applied by QTAC when your application is assessed.
Preparing to apply
You've made the decision to study at UniSQ - congratulations! Take the next steps:
The documentation you need to provide with your application depends on your qualifications.
If applying through QTAC, you will also need a Unique Student Identifier which is your individual education number for life.
Follow our easy instructions to discover further information on applying to study that’s right for you.
Depending on how you applied to study at UniSQ, the process to accept your offer will vary.
Offer to study at UniSQ from QTAC
- QTAC will send you an email if you have received an offer. To respond to your offer, log in to the QTAC application portal.
- Information regarding QTAC key dates for when offers will be made is available.
- Didn’t receive an offer? Don’t worry – you may just need to update your preferences.
Offer to study from UniSQ
- After you’ve submitted your application, you will be emailed a reference number. You will be notified via email the outcome of your application within 10 business days.
- Follow the link in your email from UniSQ or log in to the application portal to accept your offer.
Find out more
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Frequently asked questions
The entry requirements to study a Bachelor of Science and Business double degree (or equivalent) will vary depending on the education provider you choose.
To study a double degree in science and business at UniSQ a minimum ATAR, subject pre-requisites and assumed knowledge all need to be met before enrolling. Assumed knowledge refers to required level of knowledge needed in certain subject areas (for example maths or English).
For further information on ATAR and assumed knowledge, please view the entry requirements section of this page.
