The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Master of Business Psychology

The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G

Learn to apply psychological theories and principles to workplace settings, to improve performance and make workplaces better, safer, healthier and happier. This course is open to applicants with a bachelors degree in any discipline, with particular relevance for those who are already in the workplace and who are looking to take the next step in their career. This course is not a pathway to professional registration as a psychologist explore our psychology degrees to find a registered pathway. The course offers training in the following areas: undertaking effective research in organizations; psychological assessment for enhanced personnel selection outcomes; employee training and skill development; implementing organizational change initiatives effectively; improving work design to enhance employee effectiveness, wellbeing, health and safety; applying the principles of human factors to optimize human-system interactions; team development and team work; and effective leadership behaviour.

Structure

Credit Points 96

Subjects

  • PSYC4101 Psychology Foundations: Mind and Brain
  • PSYC4102 Psychology Foundations: Behaviour in Context
  • SCIE4401 Data Use in Science
  • SCIE4403 Ethical Conduct and Communication of Science
  • HRMT5502 People Analytics
  • PSYC5514 Assessment and Selection
  • PSYC5515 Organisational Development and Change
  • PSYC5518 Team Work
  • PSYC5544 Professional Skills
  • PSYC5550 Organisational Consultancy Case Study
  • PSYC5556 Work Design
  • PSYC5559 Psychology of Leadership and Coaching
  • PSYC5573 Psychology of Training
  • PSYC5830 Human and Organisational Factors in Managing Work Health and Safety
  • EMPL5412 Employment Relations
  • EMPL5501 Strategic Workplace Relations
  • HRMT5501 Diversity and Inclusion
  • HRMT5504 Introduction to Human Resource Management
  • HRMT5518 Strategic Human Resource Management
  • INMT5504 Business Process Management
  • MGMT5507 Management and Organisations
  • MGMT5508 Organisational Behaviour and Leadership
  • MGMT5660 Applied Project Management
  • MKTG5502 Social Media Marketing
  • MKTG5561 Marketing Management
  • MKTG5578 Business Relationship Management
  • SCIE5304 Science Practicum
  • SVLG5001 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship
  • SVLG5003 Wicked Problems

Standard entry requirements

  • A bachelors degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
  • The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 percent or
  • Completed a Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology at UWA with a weighted average mark of at least 50 percent.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Crawley Domestic: $51,200
International: $91,000
No
  • Full-time : 2 years

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