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This double degree combination enhances the professional preparation and career options of both Human Resource Management (HRM) practitioners and Psychologists. Students gain a qualification in HRM, and a qualification in Psychology that equips them with skills in analysing, researching and explaining interactions between people and their environment. Students also gain practical experience and transferable employability skills, including leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, communication and problem-solving, to improve their competitiveness in both fields.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students will work on pre-defined learning outcomes in a public, private or not-for-profit organisation. This will enable students to develop a broad range of work-related skills that will enhance their graduate capabilities. Students will also be required to take significant responsibility for their own learning outcomes. Host organisations will be secured through the Work Placement Coordinator, or as a result of pre-approved networking and contacts developed by the student
A police clearance may be required in some circumstances.
Students will be required to participate in an induction on the requirements and procedures for completing a work placement, including documentation and risk management compliance. Students will also be required to attend additional on-campus sessions during semester for debriefing and feedback purposes. The work placement program comprises 100 hours of work experience during the academic semester. Programs can be completed in all discipline areas, as well as general business opportunities.
Students are required to submit a current resume, a statement addressing their suitability and may be required to attend an interview. No RPL will be considered for this unit. Enrolment into this unit is by application only.
This course has been Accredited by: Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Students are required to complete: 16 Commerce units, comprising 7 Core units, an 8-unit Human Resource Management Major and one Elective unit; plus 16 Psychology units. Note: Psychology units are required to be completed in strict year sequence.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 15 |
| PSY1111 | Psychology: History and Perspectives | 15 |
| SBL1100 | Foundations of Business | 15 |
| SBL1300 | Business Environments & Markets | 15 |
Note: PSY1101 must be completed before undertaking any subsequent units in Psychology, however this unit can be taken in conjunction with PSY1111 or PSY1102.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ACC1100 | Accounting I | 15 |
| PSY1102 | Research Methods in Psychology 1 | 15 |
| PSY1204 | Social Determinants of Behaviour | 15 |
| SBL1400 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY2301 | Learning and Motivation | 15 |
| PSY2202 | Research Methods in Psychology 2 | 15 |
| ECF1110 | Economics I | 15 |
| SBL1600 * | Business Identity and Protocols | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY2305 | Individual Differences | 15 |
| PSY2231 | Developmental Psychology | 15 |
| Unit from Major | 1 x HR Major unit | 15 |
| Elective Unit | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY3303 | Research Applications and Ethical Issues | 15 |
| PSY3343 | Abnormal Psychology | 15 |
| Unit from Major | 2 x HR Major Units | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY3350 | Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception | 15 |
| PSY3304 | Cognition | 15 |
| Unit from Major | 2 x HR Major Units | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY3217 | Cultural Issues in Psychology | 15 |
| PSY3216 | Group Process and Group Management | 15 |
| Unit from Major | 2 x HR Major Units | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY3246 | Systems Consultation | 15 |
| PSY3306 | Psychology, Community and Work | 15 |
| Unit from Major | 1 x HR Major Unit | 15 |
and
Select one unit from:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| FBL3501 ^ | Business Practicum | 15 |
| SBL3500 ^ | Integrated Business Application | 15 |
^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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