Bachelor of Commerce with the degree of Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Business executives with an expertise in commerce are valued for their comprehensive understanding of all business functions. Psychology professionals seek to understand how the mind works and why people behave the way they do, and to provide strategies that can help people live happier, healthier and more productive lives.

This double degree will prepare you for a career in specialist fields such as clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology or organisational psychology. It will also make you highly employable in people-focused business areas in particular marketing and human resource management.

Key Features

• The commerce component allows you to choose from nine majors to develop specialist knowledge in a chosen discipline, or to combine two majors to expand your options.
• You'll have opportunities to undertake internships with industry and community-based organisations.
• The skills you'll gain in the collection, evaluation and critical analysis of data will enhance your employment opportunities in all fields and industries.
• The psychology component involves three years of accredited undergraduate study followed by an honours year in which you complete a research thesis and advanced coursework units. This enables you to apply for entry to professional masters programs focused on your career of choice.
• You are guaranteed a place in the honours program if you achieve the criteria for admission into the honours year.

Suitable For

By combining psychology and commerce studies, this is ideal if you want to work in jobs that requires an insight into human behaviour as well as business knowledge. Graduates of this degree will also be eligible to progress towards registration as a psychologist.

Professions

• Accountant
• Auditor
• Chartered accountant
• Financial analyst
• Economic policy advisor
• Human resource manager
• Investment manager
• Marketing professional
• Management consultant
• Merchant banker
• Public policy advisor
• Stockbroker
• Superannuation advisor
• Taxation consultant
• Employment in psychology related areas

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• One year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Alternative entry

At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $36,450
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,518.75

The indicative annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you will pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol in the unit.