Master of Business Psychology

On successful completion of the program, graduates will have:

1. Have developed interpersonal skills required to work collaboratively with other professionals and stakeholders.
2. Have a sound working knowledge of people and behaviours in multidisciplinary environments.
3. Be capable of applying theoretical and empirical knowledge in a real world context.
4. Be skilled in applying research methods and the practical application of data.
5. Have ethical awareness, professional practice and ability to arrive at appropriate and ethical solutions to applied psychology applications.
6. Be able to analyse needs of organisations to make informed decisions regarding applied psychological issues.
7. Have an understanding of theories of leadership and organisational change.
8. Be able to contextualise and integrate psychological theory of individuals, groups, and the organisation.

The Master of Business Psychology from the University of Newcastle is for graduates from a variety of disciplines seeking to advance their leadership and management skills using key and emerging insights from psychological science.  

This program will: 

• Enhance understanding of performance and wellbeing across workplace contexts 
• Provide key business leadership skills for the modern workplace  
• Help understand and build effective professional relationships 
• Enable effective organisational change management and leadership  
• Promote creation of humane, inclusive and equitable workplaces. 

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

Recommended study pattern

Program requirements and the volume of learning are dependent on the student's prior academic qualifications. To complete the Master of Business Psychology:

Entry with a 3 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in a discipline other than psychology: Volume of Learning is 160 units:

• Core Courses - 80 units
• Directed Courses - 60 units
• Elective Course - 20 units.

Entry with a 3 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in the discipline of psychology: Volume of Learning is 120 units:

• Core Courses - 60 units
• Directed Courses - 40 units
• Elective Course - 20 units.

Entry with a 4 year Bachelor (Honours) degree (AQF Level 8) in a discipline other than psychology or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in a discipline other than psychology: Volume of Learning is 120 units:

• Core Courses - 80 units
• Directed Courses - 20 units
• Elective Course - 20 units.

Entry with a 4 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 8) in the discipline of psychology or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in the discipline of psychology: Volume of Learning is 80 units:

• Core Courses - 60 units
• Directed Courses - 20 units.

Award requirements

Program requirements and the volume of learning are dependent on the student's prior academic qualifications. To complete the Master of Business Psychology:

Entry with a 3 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in a discipline other than psychology: Volume of Learning is 160 units:

• 80 units of Core Courses
• 60 units of courses chosen from the Course List
• 20 units of Elective Course

Entry with a 3 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in the discipline of psychology: Volume of Learning is 120 units:

• 60 units of Core Courses
• 40 units of courses chosen from the Course List
• 20 units of Elective Course

Entry with a 4 year Bachelor (Honours) degree (AQF Level 8) in a discipline other than psychology or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in a discipline other than psychology: Volume of Learning is 120 units:

• 80 units of Core Courses
• 20 units of courses chosen from the Course List
• 20 units of Elective Course

Entry with a 4 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 8) in the discipline of psychology or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in the discipline of psychology: Volume of Learning is 80 units:

• 60 units of Core Courses
• 20 units of courses chosen from the Course List

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Indicative total fee $66,340

The amounts shown here are 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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• 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.

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement:

• IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
• IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6.

If you have additional qualifications or experience above what is required for admission, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL). This means you can complete your degree faster with less courses to complete. Different pathways are outlined on each degree page.