Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Social Work

About the course

This double degree combines psychology and social work to build a broad understanding of human behaviour and social systems, preparing you for practice across individual, family and community contexts. You’ll study psychological theory alongside social work approaches, with substantial supervised professional placement experience. The program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and provides an undergraduate foundation in psychology and social work practice.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across community and human services where psychological insight and social work practice intersect. Career paths may include mental health and wellbeing services, counselling and family-centred support, disability and community outreach services, and drug and alcohol prevention and intervention programs. This double undergraduate qualification supports entry-level employment in social work and related community services, and forms a pathway toward further study for psychology registration.

Entry requirements

ATAR/Selection rank 70.00.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)