96.8% employed within four months of graduating.
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022-2024, Postgraduate Psychology.
Degree overview
Enhance your ability to understand, work within, and lead organisations from a business psychology perspective
Our program is for graduates seeking to advance their leadership and management skills using insights from psychological science. Our Program is designed to meet the needs of graduates from a wide range of backgrounds (not limited to psychology qualifications). This program will:
- Enhance understanding of human psychology across workplace contexts
- Provide novel, evidence-based leadership skills and insights backed by psychological science
- Help understand and build engaged professional relationships
- Enable effective organisational change design and implementation
- Promote creation of diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces.
You will develop an advanced understanding of human psychology and behaviour. You will learn how this can be applied to develop and sustain high quality workplace relationships. You will learn specialised skills in applied psychology and organisational behaviour in the workplace, such as psychological assessment and interviewing. You will gain novel insights from the psychology of groups and teams to help transform organisations to make them more inclusive, innovative and resilient.
A Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology is also available to study and can be used as a pathway into the masters program.
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Career opportunities
Our program will prepare you for and help advance diverse career opportunities that require specialised interpersonal and advanced communication and leadership skills. Graduates may become employed in mid to senior management positions across the public and not-for-profit sectors.
On completion, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:
- Consultant for Human Services, Recruitment, Change Management and Communications
- HR Specialist/Advisor
- Case Management and managing a multi-disciplinary team
- Program Manager for community work or health
- Organisational Trainer/Training Manager
- Customer Service Manager.
What you will study
We offer a specialised program that advances your understanding and approach to creating effective workplaces and leadership in organisations. It will enhance your ability to think from a business psychology perspective.
You will develop an understanding of business psychology. You will learn specialised theoretical frameworks, engage with leading scientific research evidence, and develop advanced business skills. You will learn how this knowledge can be applied in people management to enhance business outcomes. 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
- Organisational Interventions
- Influencing People in Organisations
- Fostering Healthy Organisations
- Leadership and Organisational Change
- Group Dynamics in Organisations.
There are opportunities to exit the Master program with a Graduate Certificate. This depends on the number of units completed.
There are two bridging courses for students without a psychology background (non-cognate) and six core courses. The remainder of subjects are directed courses primarily from the Psychological Sciences discipline and Newcastle Business School.
Student experience
Student experience
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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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