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James Cook University

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Psychological Science

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4F or 8P

  • Campus

    Townsville (QLD)

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    February 2027

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Course Overview

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Psychological Science at James Cook University in Townsville, Queensland, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

19,807

Staff Ratio

16.0:1

International

39.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

88.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

First-year earnings

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Psychological Science
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Psychological Science topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Psychological Science
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • For additional information about the admissions criteria for JCU and for this course, refer to the JCU website. | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C)
  • Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

19,807

Total students

Staff Ratio

16:1

Students per staff

International Students

39%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Mild coastal

Safety Index (indicative)

8.5/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

University Stats

Total Students19,807
Student-to-Staff Ratio16:1
International Students39%
Safety Index (indicative)8.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

88%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

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