- 4 years (or part-time equivalent)
- Toowoomba
- Online
- Feb, May, Sep
- View dates
- AUD 30,920
- (Indicative annual fee)
- 093873C
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
You need to satisfy the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.
Use our International qualification converter to check country-specific grades (that are equivalent to Australian Year 12) you will need to apply for 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.
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
The University accepts applications all year. Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.
ApplyYou can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.
| Study period | Orientation | Start date |
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| Trimester 1, 2025 | Monday 3 February | Monday 10 February |
| Trimester 2, 2025 | Monday 19 May | Monday 26 May |
| Trimester 3, 2025 | Monday 1 September | Monday 8 September |
| Trimester 1, 2026 | Monday 9 February | Monday 16 February |
Preparing to apply
You've made the decision to study at UniSQ - congratulations! Take the next steps:
You can contact one of our approved agents to guide you through the application process. Our agents provide:
- advice on your study plans
- advice on applying to UniSQ
- document certification
- assistance with any pre-departure arrangements
- assistance with your visa requirements.
To support your application, you will need to submit certified copies of:
- identity documents (passport)
- evidence of your English language proficiency
- senior high school (A levels/Year 12) certificate and academic transcripts
- all post-secondary study certificates and academic transcripts (if any)
- evidence of work experience (if required).
Application dates can vary so be sure to check our key dates to get all the details.
It is important to apply early to allow enough time for your application to be assessed and processed to meet study commencement dates and participation in Orientation activities. You should also factor in visa processing requirements and timeframes, where applicable.
After you’ve submitted your application, you will be emailed a reference number. Please allow up to 14 days for assessment. If further assessment is required for course credits or exemptions, this process may take longer.
Once you have received your letter of offer from UniSQ, you will need to return your signed acceptance of offer form. The UniSQ team will contact you at this time with more information regarding next steps.
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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.
