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Field of Study

Psychology

Master of Human Resource Management
Overview Study details

Advance your career with a specialised field of study that prepares you to understand and influence human behaviour in organisations.

The Psychology field of study is designed for students seeking to develop advanced knowledge of the psychological factors that shape individual, team and organisational performance, with direct relevance to human resource management.

Delivered through a combination of fully online and flexible hybrid learning, including in-person and online delivery, this field integrates a strong mix of theory and application.

Through your studies, you'll build the capability to apply evidence-based thinking, foster wellbeing and inclusion, and design ethical and culturally responsive people practices.

These capabilities are critical for HR professionals shaping workplace culture, supporting employee wellbeing and enabling high-performing teams. On completion, you'll be equipped to lead with insight and empathy, contribute to positive organisational cultures and drive meaningful outcomes for organisations, communities and society.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for psychology

QS World University Rankings 2026

2 in Australia for psychology

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

Career possibilities

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

  • Organisational development specialist
  • Organisational development consultant
  • Organisational change manager
  • Talent and culture specialist
  • Talent manager
  • Well-being consultant
  • Learning and development manager
  • Change and capability specialist
  • People and culture consultant
  • Human factors specialist

Average annual salary range

Change Manager

$140–$160K

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Average annual salary range

Human Resources Manager

$120–$140K

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How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Seminars
  • Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Performance Psychology: Unlocking Human Potential [Elective]
  • Introduction to Psychology: Understanding How People Think, Feel and Act [Elective]
  • The Psychology of People at Work [Elective]
  • Group Processes and Team Dynamics
  • Work Related Health and Wellbeing [Elective]

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