96% employed within four months of graduating.
(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-2023 - postgraduate psychology)
Degree overview
Advance your leadership and management skills from a business psychology perspective
Our program 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.
World top 200
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for Psychology
Ranked 2
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in Australia for overall satisfaction
Career opportunities
Our program will prepare you for diverse career opportunities that require specialised interpersonal and advanced communication and leadership skills. Graduates may be employed in mid to senior management positions across the public and not-for-profit sectors.
On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:
- HR Specialist/Advisor
- Program Manager for community work or health
- Organisational Trainer/Training Manager
- Customer Service Manager
- Case Management and managing a multi-disciplinary team
- Consultant for Human Services, Recruitment, Change Management and Communications
What you will study
We offer you a specialised program that challenges your approach to leadership. It will enhance your ability to think from a business psychology perspective.
You will develop an understanding of business psychology. You will learn how this can be applied in people management to enhance business outcomes. You will learn, understand and apply specialised theoretical management frameworks and advanced business skills. These skills are transferable to all areas of business and human resources.
Courses to support your drive and direction include:
- Foundations of Applied Psychology
- Psychology Skills in the Workplace
- Fostering Healthy Organisations
- Understanding People in Organisations
- Workplace Assessment and Interviewing.
Student experience
Student experience
The Master of Business Psychology is designed for graduates from a variety of disciplines seeking to advance their leadership and management skills from a psychological perspective to enhance performance and wellbeing out in the corporate business sector.
Where can a Master of Business Psychology take you? 1:53
Our program is for graduates from a variety of disciplines seeking to advance their leadership and management skills from a psychological perspective. These skills will enhance performance and wellbeing out in the corporate business sector.
How to apply
How to apply
Apply as a domestic student
Before you get started
To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:
- Review the Program Handbook.
- Review the Admission Requirements.
- Review the Program fees and costs.
- Decide on your preferred commencement date.
Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.
You are a domestic student if you are:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
- A permanent resident of Australia
- A holder of a permanent Australian visa.
Apply as an international student
Before you get started
To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:
- Review the Program Handbook.
- Review the Admission Requirements.
- Review the Program fees and costs.
- Decide on your preferred commencement date.
Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.
English proficiency requirements
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.5
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
- About English Language Pathways
Apply to the University via our online application portal.
In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.
If you are applying through an education agent, they can also apply through the application portal. Ensure your agent is contracted to the University to avoid delays with your application.
Once you have started your application you will be provided with a reference number. You or your education agent will be able to track your application as it progresses.
Scholarships
Scholarships
If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
Scholarships are available for current, future and international students, Asylum seekers, Graduate research, abroad and exchange study and opportunities with external providers.
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