133510 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations)

BSc(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 033859J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 5 Years

Introduction

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 Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None. TEE Applicable or Discrete Mathematics desirable.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance Section of this publication. STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

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.

Course Organisation

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.

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 Western Australia two years supervised psychological practice after fourth year, or completion of a two-year master program is required for full registration as a psychologist. For full membership of the APS a master degree is required.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10848	v.2	Management 100	3.0	25.0
12961	v.2	Psychology 115 - Professional Practice	3.0	25.0
13019	v.2	Psychology 123	3.0	25.0
1916	v.6	Research Methods 111	1.5	12.5
7713	v.9	Health Science Communication 180	2.0	12.5
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
11011	v.3	Legal Framework 100	3.0	25.0
12962	v.3	Physiological Psychology 118	3.0	12.5
13020	v.2	Psychology 124	3.0	25.0
1917	v.6	Research Methods 112	1.8	12.5
310841	v.1	Psychology 126 (Interpersonal Communication)	2.2	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
10987	v.5	Accounting 100	3.0	25.0
1234	v.4	Economics 100	3.0	25.0
2498	v.7	Research Methods 215	4.0	25.0
2499	v.5	Psychology 211 (Learning & Motivation)	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
10852	v.3	Organisational Behaviour 200	3.0	25.0
2702	v.4	Psychology 219 (Developmental)	3.0	25.0
4436	v.4	Human Resource Management (Introduction) 200	3.0	25.0
8512	v.5	Research Methods 225	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
2652	v.4	Psychology 214 (Perception)	3.0	25.0
307183	v.1	Human Resource Management (Performance Management) 202	3.0	25.0
4432	v.4	Industrial Relations (Australian) 201	3.0	25.0
9846	v.4	Research Methods 321	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
10850	v.4	Marketing 100	3.0	25.0
2701	v.4	Psychology 210 (Personality)	3.0	25.0
4438	v.5	Human Resource Management (Learning and Development) 212	3.0	25.0
9849	v.5	Research Methods 322	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
11018	v.3	Organisational Strategy and Change 300	3.0	25.0
11101	v.2	Psychology 327 (Abnormal Psychology)	3.0	25.0
4437	v.5	Human Resource Management (Selecting and Promoting Staff) 211	3.0	25.0
9848	v.4	Psychology 322 (Social Psychology)	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
10830	v.5	Business Information Systems 100	3.0	25.0
310848	v.1	Psychology 336 (Psychology in the Workplace)	3.0	25.0
4439	v.6	Human Resource Management (Remuneration) 301	3.0	25.0
9844	v.5	Psychology 321 (Abilities)	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 5 Semester 1
12034	v.5	Business Capstone 301	3.0	25.0
4434	v.4	Human Resource Management (International) 303	3.0	25.0
9845	v.4	Psychology 323 (Cognition)	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				100.0
Year 5 Semester 2
12963	v.2	Psychology 328 (Cross-Cultural)	3.0	25.0
9797	v.6	Industrial Relations (Asia-Pacific Perspectives) 302	3.0	25.0
9915	v.3	Law (Advocacy) 380	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 2 OPTIONS		25.0
				100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
11996	v.2	Law (Management) 252	3.0	25.0
303899	v.2	Ethics in Business 300	3.0	25.0
3883	v.5	Law (Industrial) 303	3.0	25.0

A further list of options may be available by contacting Curtin Business School.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley 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.