The University of Newcastle

Master of Business Psychology

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The Master of 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 advanced 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.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Students with a three year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in a different discipline area (also called non-cognate discipline) to psychology are eligible to undertake the 160 unit program which can be completed in 2 years full time or 4 years part time.

Students with a three year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in a psychology discipline (or cognate discipline) are eligible to undertake a 120 unit program which can be completed in 1.5 years full time or 3 years part time.

Students with a four year Bachelor (Honours) degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in a non-cognate discipline are eligible to undertake a 120 unit program which can be completed in 1.5 years full time or 3 years part time.

Students with a four year Bachelor (Honours) degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in a psychology discipline (cognate discipline) are eligible to undertake the 80 unit program which can be completed in 1 year full time or 2 years part time.

Students with a three year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in a different discipline area (also called non-cognate discipline) to psychology are eligible to undertake the 160 unit program which can be completed in 2 years full time or 4 years part time.

Students with a three year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in a psychology discipline (or cognate discipline) are eligible to undertake a 120 unit program which can be completed in 1.5 years full time or 3 years part time.

Students with a four year Bachelor (Honours) degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in a non-cognate discipline are eligible to undertake a 120 unit program which can be completed in 1.5 years full time or 3 years part time.

Students with a four year Bachelor (Honours) degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in a psychology discipline (cognate discipline) are eligible to undertake the 80 unit program which can be completed in 1 year full time or 2 years part time.

English proficiency

IELTS overall minimum - 6.5, IELTS section minimum - 6.0

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $61,360 - $91,740 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$61,360
Full Fee Tuition:
$91,740
Enquire with The University of Newcastle to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $61,360 - $91,740 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Master of 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 Consultant

Human Resources Consultants are independent consultants who provide advisory services and HR support to the organisation’s CEO and HR Manager. They...

Avg yearly income $104,000
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

Organisational Psychologist

Organisational Psychologists are qualified psychologists who specialise in workplace culture and human resource development. They evaluate and stud...

Avg yearly income $84,968
Entry barriers Low

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