Bachelor of Psychological Science, Bachelor of Business

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Southern Cross University

Program Overview

If you’ve ever wondered why people think and behave the way they do — and how organisations actually function — the Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Business at Southern Cross University is designed for you. This double degree blends insights into human behaviour with practical business know‑how, giving you the skills to communicate, analyse, lead and innovate in almost any industry.

Curriculum Structure:

Year 1: Your journey kicks off by building solid foundations in both psychology and business. You’ll explore how people think and interact in units like Psychology Foundations: Self and Situation, while also getting a grip on how organisations work through courses like Financial Literacy for Business and Economics for Decision Making. This year is all about hands-on learning, lively discussions, and developing the confidence to tackle both people-focused and business challenges.

Year 2: Now things get more interesting as you deepen your understanding of human behaviour and start applying business concepts to real-world situations. Units such as Positive Psychology and Lifespan Psychology help you understand wellbeing and development, while Introduction to Business Law and Marketing and Sales show you how businesses communicate, operate ethically, and create value. By the end of this year, you’re thinking like both a strategic planner and an empathetic observer.

Year 3: This is where your study becomes truly applied. You’ll develop real research skills in Psychological Investigation I while exploring business tools like Digital Marketing Strategies or Business Analytics to bring data and creativity together. Professional Development for the Workplace prepares you for life beyond the classroom, helping you tackle real organisational challenges with confidence.

Year 4: In your final year, you’ll take everything you’ve learned and put it into practice. Psychological Investigation II lets you design and analyse research, while Professional Work Experience gives you hands-on learning in a business setting. Electives and specialist units let you shape your degree around your career goals — whether that’s human resources, marketing, organisational development, or even starting your own business.

Focus Areas: Integrated human behaviour and business practice, combined with research, analytics, and real-world workplace experience.

Learning Outcomes: You’ll graduate as a skilled communicator, ethical decision-maker, and critical thinker — ready to apply psychological principles and business strategy to real-world challenges.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation):
The psychology component is conditionally accredited through the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, laying the foundation for postgraduate training toward registration. Business streams like Accounting are accredited by professional bodies such as CPA Australia, meaning your skills are recognised and respected in the industry.

Reputation & Employability:
Southern Cross University is known for its supportive teaching and practical, career-ready approach. Its psychology programs are ranked among the global top 300 and praised for undergraduate support, giving you both strong academic grounding and the confidence to step into a diverse job market.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Business at Southern Cross University is designed for students who want more than just theory — it’s about doing and experiencing from day one. Rather than sitting through endless lectures, you’ll dive into interactive, discussion-based sessions that make psychological and business concepts come alive. What makes this double degree so valuable is how seamlessly your classroom learning connects with real-world experiences, so by the time you graduate, you’re confident, skilled, and ready to impress employers with actual examples from your studies. This is a course that grows you intellectually and professionally, through meaningful engagement with industry.

Here’s what that looks like in practice:

Interactive Southern Cross Model learning: Your units come in lively six-week blocks filled with workshops, discussions, and hands-on activities — no boring lectures here.
Professional work experience placement: You’ll complete a 240-hour placement in a real business environment, where you can apply skills in marketing, management, analytics, and more.
Core unit – Professional Work Experience (Work Integrated Learning): This major unit gives you at least 200 hours of internship or industry project experience, so you step into the workplace with real responsibility and insight.
Hands-on business skills: Units in economics, business law, digital marketing, sustainable business management, and entrepreneurship focus on solving real industry problems.
Practical psychology skills: Psychology units teach you research and assessment methods, giving you the tools to conduct investigations — a foundation for professional practice or further study.

All of these experiences are integrated throughout your degree, so when you graduate, you won’t just have a transcript — you’ll have a professional portfolio filled with real achievements, ready to show future employers.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates from Southern Cross University’s Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Business program leave ready to navigate both human behaviour and organisational dynamics with confidence. You’ll be equipped for roles like human resources officer, organisational development advisor, business analyst, or wellbeing coordinator, blending psychology insight with business acumen.

Here’s what this means for you:

Career support: SCU’s Careers Central and industry mentorship programs help you refine your resume, build interview skills, and connect directly with employers.
Practical experience: The program includes placements, giving hands-on exposure to real-world workplaces where you can apply both psychological and business skills.
Industry connections: SCU maintains partnerships with a wide range of organisations, opening doors to networking, internships, and applied projects.
Accreditation value: Completing this dual degree sets a strong foundation for professional recognition in business and psychology-related pathways.
Graduate outcomes: SCU graduates consistently report strong employability, with skills that are highly sought after across corporate, government, and community sectors.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this program, you could continue your studies with postgraduate courses in psychology, organisational psychology, or business management. SCU offers pathways into honours programs and professional master’s degrees that prepare you for specialised careers or research, allowing you to deepen expertise in areas like clinical psychology, organisational consulting, or strategic business leadership.