Master of Business Psychology
University of Newcastle
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00109J
The Master of Business Psychology is a degree designed for professionals looking to advance their management skills from a psychological perspective. This degree focuses on people, personalities and relationships for effective business performance. The content of this degree focuses on applied psychology with specialised courses for the corporate business. Students will gain an understanding of human behaviour and how this can be applied to manage workplace relationships for performance outcomes. The degree is offered online or face to face to provide a flexible and supportive study environment and is also open to students from a non-psychology background. Those who have studied psychology courses or a psychology degree may be eligible for advanced standing. Please note that this program is not accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Structure
- Entry with a 3 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in a discipline other than psychology: Volume of Learning is 160 units: Core Courses - 80 units, Directed Courses - 60 units, Elective Course - 20 units
- Entry with a 3 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in the discipline of psychology: Volume of Learning is 120 units: Core Courses - 60 units, Directed Courses - 40 units, Elective Course - 20 units
- Entry with a 4 year Bachelor (Honours) degree (AQF Level 8) in a discipline other than psychology or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in a discipline other than psychology: Volume of Learning is 120 units: Core Courses - 80 units, Directed Courses - 20 units, Elective Course - 20 units
- Entry with a 4 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 8) in the discipline of psychology or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in the discipline of psychology: Volume of Learning is 80 units: Core Courses - 60 units, Directed Courses - 20 units
Subjects
- Business psychology
Standard entry requirements
Students with a three year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in a different discipline area (also called non-cognate discipline) to psychology are eligible to undertake the 160 unit program which can be completed in 2 years full time or 4 years part time. Students with a three year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in a psychology discipline (or cognate discipline) are eligible to undertake a 120 unit program which can be completed in 1.5 years full time or 3 years part time. Students with a four year Bachelor (Honours) degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in a non-cognate discipline are eligible to undertake a 120 unit program which can be completed in 1.5 years full time or 3 years part time. Students with a four year Bachelor (Honours) degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in a psychology discipline (cognate discipline) are eligible to undertake the 80 unit program which can be completed in 1 year full time or 2 years part time.
Study pathways
Students may be eligible to complete a reduced number of units based on previous qualifications and/or experience. Refer to full admission requirements for pathway options.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online | International: $96,330 | No |
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| Singapore | International: $96,330 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Online.
Fees are indicative and subject to variation. Overall program fee may vary based on course selection.
