The University of Newcastle

Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology is designed for graduates from a variety of disciplines seeking to advance their leadership and management skills from a psychological perspective to enhance performance and wellbeing across workplace contexts, provide business leadership, build professional relationships, influence meaningful organisational change, and create humane workplaces.

Graduates will develop an understanding of human behaviour and how this can be applied to manage workplace relationships, as well as specialised skills in applied psychology and organisational behaviour in the workplace, such as psychological assessment and interviewing.

Delivery mode

The University of Newcastle offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • Auckland St & King St, Newcastle

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission is open to applicants meeting one of the following criteria:

  • 3 year bachelors Degree in a related field (i.e. cognate), or higher
  • 3 year bachelors Degree not in a related field (i.e. non-cognate); or
  • 3 year Diploma in a related (i.e. cognate) field such as psychology, or social sciences, or
  • 3 year Diploma not in a related field + 1 year relevant organisational experience; or
  • 2 year Diploma in a related field such as psychology, or social sciences, + 2 years relevant organisational experience; or
  • 2 year Diploma not in the discipline + 3 years relevant organisational experience; or
  • At least 5 years organisational experience.

Admission is open to applicants meeting one of the following criteria:

  • 3 year bachelors Degree in a related field (i.e. cognate), or higher
  • 3 year bachelors Degree not in a related field (i.e. non-cognate); or
  • 3 year Diploma in a related (i.e. cognate) field such as psychology, or social sciences, or
  • 3 year Diploma not in a related field + 1 year relevant organisational experience; or
  • 2 year Diploma in a related field such as psychology, or social sciences, + 2 years relevant organisational experience; or
  • 2 year Diploma not in the discipline + 3 years relevant organisational experience; or
  • At least 5 years organisational experience.

IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5, IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $16,150 - $24,200 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$16,150
Full Fee Tuition:
$24,200
Enquire with The University of Newcastle to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 6 Months
Estimated fee* $16,150 - $24,200 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology will prepare you for the following roles.

Change Manager

Change Managers oversee major changes in organisational procedure and technologies. They are often engaged when a regional office is acquired by a ...

Avg yearly income $135,200
Entry barriers Low

Human Resource Advisor

Human Resources Advisors are important members of the human resources department, providing advisory services and HR support to the organisation’s ...

Avg yearly income $88,400
Entry barriers Low

Human Resources Specialist

A Human Resources Specialist manages various HR functions within an organisation. You might work in a corporate office, a government agency, or oth...

Avg yearly income $84,500
Entry barriers Low

Organisational Development Consultant

An Organisational Development Consultant enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of an organisation by assessing and improving its structure, pro...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

People and Culture Manager

People and Culture Managers are leaders in the HR department, developing and implementing strategies that attract and engage an outstanding workfor...

Avg yearly income $104,000
Entry barriers Low

About The University of Newcastle

A university of and for our regions, the University of Newcastle has delivered superior education and world-class research since 1965.

By working with our industry, community and government partners, we translate new knowledge into innovations that make a real difference – to our communities, our economy and our planet.

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