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Bachelor of Commerce with the degree of Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

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Faculty:
Faculty of Business and Economics
Award:
Bachelor of Commerce with the degree of Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (BComBA-Psych)
Description:
The Bachelor of Commerce with the degree of Bachelor of Arts - Psychology is a four-year program which provides a double degree in commerce and psychology. This award is taught in English and admission to this award is usually based on secondary and/or tertiary results, as well as meeting the Year 12 HSC Mathematics prerequisite. The Bachelor of Arts - Psychology component is an accredited sequence of study and allows students to proceed to an accredited fourth-year course in psychology, provided the entry requirements are met.
English Language Proficiency:
IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
Study Mode:
Full-time, Part-time
Attendance Mode:
Internal
Candidature Length:
Full-time: 4 years
Commencement:
North Ryde — Session 1 (February)
North Ryde — Session 2 (July)
Volume of Learning:
Equivalent to 4 years
General requirements:
Minimum number of credit points for this degree 96
Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above 60
Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above 30
Minimum number of credit points from Commerce designated units 42
Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Commerce
Completion of a designated People unit
Completion of a designated Planet unit
Completion of a designated PACE unit
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below
Note:
Students must complete one designated People unit and one designated Planet unit. Those units must be taken in two different Faculties. Any unit which is listed below or as part of the student's qualifying major(s) will not satisfy the People unit requirement or Planet unit requirement.

In order to graduate students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the award.

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

100 level

Required
3
Accounting in Society (3)
 
Required
3
Finance 1A (3)
 
Required
3
Principles of Management (3)
 
Required
3
Microeconomic Principles (3)
 
Required
3
Marketing Fundamentals (3)
 
Required
3
Introduction to Psychology I (3)
 
Required
3
Introduction to Psychology II (3)
 
Required
3
Business Statistics (3)
 

200 level

Required
3
Social and Personality Psychology (3)
 
Required
3
Developmental Psychology (3)
 
Required
3
Biopsychology and Learning (3)
 
Required
3
Cognitive Processes I (3)
 
Required
3
Perception I (3)
 
Required
3
Design and Statistics II (3)
 

300 level

Required
3
Psychological Science: Putting Theory into Practice (3)
C/P
Required
3
Principles of Psychological Assessment (3)
 
Required
6cp from
 
PSY units at 300 level
6
PSYC units at 300 level
Note:

Eligible students may meet the requirements for transfer to the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) with the degree of Bachelor of Commerce program subject to meeting transfer criteria.

Continuation with the honours year is subject to meeting honours admission requirements. Should a student not meet the requirements, they will graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce with the degree of Bachelor of Arts - Psychology.

Admission to the honours years will require a weighted average SNG (Standard Numerical Grade) of 70 over all Psychology units and a weighted average SNG of 75 over all 300 level Psychology units and a minimum of 72 credit points. Applicants to the fourth year honours program who do not meet these requirements may also be considered on an individual basis.

 
Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
 
Units marked with a P are PACE units.

Qualifying Majors for the Bachelor of Commerce
Program Learning Outcomes and Additional Information
AQF Level Level 7 Bachelor Degree
CRICOS Code 078005F
Overview and Aims of the Program The Bachelor of Commerce with the degree of Bachelor of Arts - Psychology is a four-year program which provides a joint qualification in Commerce and Psychology. This program lets you gain a comprehensive understanding of Commerce and business functions, strategy and skills whilst equipping you with a wide range of fundamental psychological concepts which will help you understand how people think, act and feel.

The Bachelor of Commerce component is a flexible degree which allows you the choice to complete a major from a variety of commerce/business disciplines.

Key features:
• Macquarie business and commerce graduates are sought after by industry
• specialise in one or two distinct areas of business
• develop your understanding across all industries, giving you a competitive edge
• psychology is one of Macquarie's largest undergraduate programs
• provides you with transferable skills in collection, evaluation and critical analysis
• Macquarie University's bonus point scheme for domestic students, Academic Advantage is available with this psychology degree.
Graduate Capabilities

The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows:

Cognitive capabilities
(K) discipline specific knowledge and skills
(T) critical, analytical and integrative thinking
(P) problem solving and research capability
(I) creative and innovative


Interpersonal or social capabilities
(C) effective communication
(E) engaged and ethical local and global citizens
(A) socially and environmentally active and responsible

Personal capabilities
(J) capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative
(L) commitment to continuous learning

Program Learning Outcomes By the end of Bachelor of Commerce it is anticipated you should be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge of the key concepts and principles of the chosen major or majors (K)
2. display competence in the technical skills required to apply the key concepts and principles of the chosen major or majors to business contexts (K)
3. critically analyse business issues in the area of the chosen major or majors (T, I)
4. evaluate established knowledge in the area of the chosen major or majors (T, I)
5. develop solutions to business problems in the area of the chosen major or majors (P, J)
6. use effective written communication in a business environment (C)
7. use effective oral communication in a business environment (C)
8. demonstrate an awareness of contemporary issues in the chosen major or majors (A)
9. demonstrate an awareness of the role of ethical behaviour in businesses (E)
10. apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration to achieve diverse purposes in a range of contexts (E).

By the end of the Bachelor of Arts-Psychology it is anticipated you should be able to:

11. demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in the core topics of psychology (K, T)
12. use the concepts, language, major theories, and perspectives of the discipline to account for psychological phenomena (K, C)
13. identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions (K, T, P, I, J)
14. demonstrate the capacity for critical thinking and independent learning to solve problems related to a range of issues, including behaviour and mental processes (K, T, P, I, J, L)
15. communicate concepts and results clearly and effectively both in writing and orally (C)
16. engage in a critical review of appropriate and relevant information regarding psychological processes and demonstrate analytical research skills in evaluating psychological literature (T, P)
17. recognise and evaluate arguments and other persuasive appeals and approaches to problems (K, T, C, P)
18. understand, apply, conduct, and evaluate basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis and interpretation, and the appropriate use of technologies by which to do this (K, T, P, I)
19. identify how psychological principles can be used to explain social issues and inform public policy and apply psychological concepts, theories, and research findings as these relate to everyday life (A, J, E)
20. develop insight into your own and others’ behaviour and mental processes and apply effective strategies for self-management and self-improvement (J)
21. articulate how psychological principles can be used to explain social issues and inform public policy (E)
22. examine the sociocultural and international contexts that influence individual differences (E).
Learning and Teaching Methods Refer to separate statements for Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts - Psychology.
Assessment Refer to separate statements for Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts - Psychology.
Recognition of Prior Learning

Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy (see www.mq.edu.au/policy) and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. The RPL pages contain information on how to apply, links to registers, and the approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit. 


Domestic Students
For undergraduate RPL information visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/nonschoolrpl
For domestic postgraduate RPL information visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/pgrpl


International Students
For RPL information visit www.mq.edu.au/international/rpl

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Support for Learning

Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus.

Further information can be found at www.students.mq.edu.au/support/

Campus Wellbeing contact details:
Phone: +61 2 9850 7497
Email: campuswellbeing@mq.edu.au
www.students.mq.edu.au/support/wellbeing

Program Standards and Quality

The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders.

Graduate Destinations and Employability Career opportunities are largely determined by the level of academic training with options available in:
• business areas such as accounting, finance, economics, human resources or marketing
• educational institutions as a research assistant or report writer
• psychology related areas (but not under the title of Psychologist)
• family or community based organisations
• government departments and agencies
• health Services organisations.

Employers:
• consultancy firms
• accounting firms
• large and small businesses
• business analyst firms
• financial institutions
• marketing and PR firms
• government organisations
• recruitment agencies
• international agencies
• universities
• health services organisations
• community organisations.
Assessment Regulations

This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy.

Accreditation This is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited qualification.

Grade of ACCREDITATION WITHOUT CONDITIONS awarded by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

Some majors in the BCom have external accreditation (eg Human Resources).

Graduates will meet the requirements of both degrees and will therefore meet the requirements of the accreditation bodies.

2017 Unit Information

When offered:
S1 Day
Prerequisites:
Permission of Executive Dean of Faculty
Corequisites:
None
NCCWs:
HSC Chinese, CHN113, CHN148