Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Psychological Science course and career outcomes

However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.

Course intended learning outcomes

• Analyse real-world challenges confronting business and society, and propose innovative solutions.
• Utilise digital technologies effectively in identifying and executing managerial and policy solutions.
• Productively apply disciplinary knowledge and skills in the area of the chosen major and minor.
• Evaluate potential solutions to real-world challenges and negotiate them with stakeholders.
• Implement and manage optimal solutions in a responsible and sustainable manner.
• Acquire, assess, and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of psychology, with depth of understanding of underlying principles, theories and concepts.
• Collect, analyse, and evaluate information and ideas and solve problems using a scientific approach.
• Demonstrate awareness of cultural differences and show sensitivity to the diversity across people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Analyse and critique theory and research in the discipline of psychology and communicate effectively in written and oral formats.
• Distinguish appropriate values and ethics in psychology and apply them in the real-world commercial environment.
• Engage professionally in diverse teams to advance organizational and social goals.

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Psychological Science career opportunities

After graduation, you could pursue a wide range of specialist careers across business, psychological science and health. Your opportunities could include:

• Psychologist
  • Graduates will have the prerequisites to apply for honours in psychology, with the potential to pursue postgraduate study and registration as a psychologist.
• Public health worker
  • Use your knowledge and expertise to support patients and their communities. Monitor people's health, and inform, educate and empower people to improve their quality of life.
• Management consultant
  • Advise on the behavioural aspects of management decision-making and leadership, and drive reforms in corporate operating culture to drive commercial outcomes.
• Market researcher
  • Assist with marketing and operational strategies. Collect and analyse data to measure demand for a product or service.
• Policy advisor
  • Guide public policy. Play an important role in the creation, implementation and evaluation of policies and regulations.

Professional recognition

Fees and scholarships

Estimated course fees for international students

The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.

International scholarships

Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative

The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.

Find out more about Destination Australia scholarships.

Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.

How to apply

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CRICOS code: 099396A

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