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Master of Business Psychology

Masters (Coursework)

Learn how to use psychological science to improve leadership, performance and collaboration in business, while making work safer and more rewarding for people.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Course Code

5728, 105112H

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

International Fees

$51,200 per year / $76,800 total

About this course

Learn how to use psychological science to improve leadership, performance and collaboration in business, while making work safer and more rewarding for people.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience.

You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.

2-year degree (32 units of study)

To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years

full-time (or part-time equivalent)

full-time (only available as full-time study)

, you'll need:

a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus two years, full-time equivalent relevant work experience at a managerial or professional level.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

1.5-year degree (24 units of study)

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years

full-time (or part-time equivalent)

full-time (only available as full-time study)

, you'll need:

a bachelor honours degree in psychology with honours class I or IIA, or equivalent four-year program from a recognised tertiary institution.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects


Subject	Qualification equivalent

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Business Psychology are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't completed the prerequisites, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information

This program has limited intake capacity.Irrespective of professional background, entry to the program will be considered on the basis of previous academic study, experience and personal qualities.Applicants must nominate two referees, include the Additional Application form and CV with their on-line application. Detailed application requirements can be found on the School of Psychology websiteOnce eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA, work experience and an interview.If a person has final semester grades pending in the semester of application, the grades will not be included in the selection process.Late applications may be considered. Contact the School of Psychology for further information.

Additional application information

This program has limited intake capacity. Irrespective of professional background, entry to the program will be considered on the basis of previous academic study, experience and personal qualities. Applicants must nominate two referees, include the Additional Application form and CV with their on-line application. Detailed application requirements can be found on the School of Psychology website. Once eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA, work experience and an interview. If a person has final semester grades pending in the semester of application, the grades will not be included in the selection process. Late applications may be considered. Contact the School of Psychology for further information.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Join the largest school of psychology in Australia, recognised globally as a centre of excellence in business and organisational psychology.
Develop a valued skill set and boost your career opportunities across business, government and not-for-profit sectors.
Learn from world-class lecturers and academics, and benefit from a top-tier learning environment.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Organisational development consultant
Organisational change manager
Management consultant
Change manager
Change analyst
Change and capability specialist
Human resources manager
People and culture consultant
Human factors specialist
Human factors adviser

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).

83.1%

Overall satisfaction

83%

Skill scale

71.4%

Teaching scale

84.6%

Employed full-time

$120k

Average salary

Data source