Program Overview

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Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology is designed for professionals who want to apply psychological principles to enhance leadership, performance, and collaboration in the workplace, without seeking registration as a psychologist. This program is tailored to help individuals translate psychological insights into practical business outcomes that make work safer, more engaging, and more rewarding.

Program Highlights

• Complete your program online and gain the foundational knowledge you need to progress toward a further qualification, such as the Master of Business Psychology.
• Join the largest school of psychology in Australia, recognised globally as a centre of excellence in business and organisational psychology.
• Develop a valued skill set, boost your career opportunities, and gain the skills to succeed in leadership roles across business, government, and not-for-profit sectors.
• Learn from world-class lecturers and academics, and benefit from a top-tier learning environment.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
• A grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

GPA Equivalent

The GPA equivalent is used as a guide. When you apply, the GPA will be calculated using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.
• For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ, refer to the university's guidelines.

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative Annual Fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (8 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

• Domestic: $18,780 (2026)
• International: AUD $29,028 (2026)

Government Assistance

• FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.
• Centrelink support: The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.

Scholarships

You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships.

How to Apply

Applying Online

All applications should be submitted to UQ. The program code for the Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology is 5777.

Important Dates

• The closing date for this program is:
  • To commence study in Semester 1: January 31 of the year of commencement.
  • To commence study in Semester 2: June 30 of the year of commencement.

Program Structure

Duration and Location

• Duration: 1 Year part-time (only available as part-time study)
• Location: External
• Start Semester: Semester 1 (23 Feb, 2026), Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2026)

Program Code and AQF

• Program Code: 5777
• AQF: Level 8

Courses

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

• Performance Psychology: Unlocking Human Potential
• Introduction to Psychology: Understanding How People Think, Feel and Act
• The Psychology of People at Work
• Ethical and Sustainable HR Strategies

Career Possibilities

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

• Organisational development consultant
• Organisational change manager
• Management consultant
• Change manager
• Change analyst
• Change and capability specialist
• Human resources manager
• People and culture consultant
• Human factors specialist
• Human factors adviser

As an online program, the Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology is designed to work with the needs of busy professionals. It's ideal for those looking to take the next step in their careers.