Master of Business Psychology
Overview
Elevate your leadership and impact with the science of psychology.
The Master of 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.
Whether or not you’ve previously studied psychology, this program is tailored to help you translate psychological insights into practical business outcomes that make work safer, more engaging and more rewarding.
Offered by one of the largest and most prestigious psychology schools in Australia, this program offers a unique blend of academic excellence and real-world application. You’ll also benefit from exclusive coursework developed in partnership with UQ’s Business School, ensuring a well-rounded, interdisciplinary learning experience.
Your coursework and capstone project can be tailored to match your career goals, giving you the skills needed to design high-performance work systems, improve the quality of professional leadership, and create a culture in which people are valued and rewarded.
With a strong reputation for teaching, research and community impact, this program opens the door to new career opportunities, a broader professional skill set and an expanded network.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful difference in the world of work, the Master of Business Psychology is your next move.
Program highlights
- Commence your studies online with our graduate certificate, exit the program with a recognised graduate diploma, or complete the full master's, complemented by on-campus study.
- 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.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Research experience
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Performance Psychology: Unlocking Human Potential
- Group Processes & Team Dynamics
- The Data-Driven Workforce
- Motivating & Leading in the Workforce
Career possibilities
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
The variety of opportunities available within the program, the people, and the projects on placements, make for a deeply rewarding experience.
The variety of opportunities available within the program, the people, and the projects on placements, make for a deeply rewarding experience.
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Why is business psychology an important field for business leaders?
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Meet the expert: exploring business psychology with Professor Andrew Neal
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UQ people
Why is business psychology an important field for business leaders?
5-minute read
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in psychology, or
- the Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology from UQ.
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in psychology, or
- the Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology from UQ.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider
one of these related programs:
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.
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.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$37,560
2026
Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $58,056
2026
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
FEE-HELP
Domestic students who are accepted into the Master of Business Psychology pay tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent near you.
The program code for the Master of Business Psychology is 5779.
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Master of Business Psychology is 5779.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - September 30 of the previous year.
Visa processing times vary. Apply and accept your offer as early as you can.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - September 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) Unit.
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