Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology
Postgraduate
UOQ-BPY-GCE 2026Course information for 2026 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 1 year part time
- Total subjects
- 4
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology
About this degree
During this course you will:
- Complete your program online and gain the foundational knowledge you need to progress toward a further qualification, such as the Master of Business Psychology.
- 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, boost your career opportunities, and gain the skills to succeed in leadership roles across business, government and not-for-profit sectors.
- Learn from world-class lecturers and academics, and benefit from a top-tier learning environment.
The Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology is designed for professionals who want to apply psychological principles to enhance leadership, performance and collaboration in the workplace, without seeking registration as a psychologist.
Recommended study pattern
The Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology is a 1 year course for a part-time student. Each year consists of 2 Study Periods, also known as semesters. The recommended study pattern consists of 4 core subjects, with 2 to be completed in your first study period and 2 in your second.
Award requirements
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology, students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of 4 subjects.
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Indicative total fee $18,780
The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
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How to apply
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Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
All applicants must satisfy the UQ English language proficiency requirements for admission.
If you've completed previous study, you may be eligible to receive credit for – or exemption from – certain subjects in a UQ program.
Career opportunities
- 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