This course is designed to provide a basis in and appreciation of the scientific discipline of psychology as well as the human resource management professions. This combination provides you with a highly marketable knowledge base that allows you to relate to a broad range of managers, professionals and consultants, and also provides a foundation for graduate studies in either professional application or research. To become a registered psychologist after graduating from this degree you will need to complete a further year of undergraduate psychology study. After this you will need to complete a further two years of skills-based training. Related courses: Psychology Laws and Psychology Double Degree Psychology and Human Resource Management Double Degree Psychology and Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations Double Degree Psychology and Marketing Double Degree Why study Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Human Resource Management) Curtin’s psychology school ranked amongst the top 10 most successful psychology schools in Australia and listed as one of the global top 150 in the 2013/2014 QS World University Rankings. The school’s research was rated 4 out of 5 (‘above world ranking’) in the 2013 Excellence in Research Australia exercise.. Around 50 per cent of psychology graduates gain employment in the business sector with human resource management, marketing and sales roles being the main areas of employment. This highlights the value in combining psychology with human resource management. As a graduate of this course, you will have the necessary skills to work in human resource management, health and community services, employment and training, welfare agencies, labour market industry and development both in government and private enterprise. Professional recognition This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Professional Memberships: Upon graduating you will be eligible to apply for membership to the Australian Institute of Human Resources. To be eligible for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society you must complete an additional year of undergraduate psychology study. Career information Market Researcher Human Resources Officer Psychologist Clerical Officer - Local Government Accountant (General) Public Relations Officer Marketing Officer Training Officer Recruitment Consultant Economist