Postgraduate

Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology

In this course you will learn how to use insights from applied psychological science to create better workplaces.

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Student Central

The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009

Telephone

131 UWA (131 892)

International

(+61 8) 6488 1000

Hours

8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday - Friday

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Career Pathways

Graduates from this course will be well placed for team / department leadership roles in any type of organisation, or for coordinating roles in organisational development and change processes.

Future career opportunities titles include:

  • Team Leader
  • Supervisor
  • Change Leader
  • Organisational Development Coordinator

Or for graduates with relevant work experience:

  • Organisational Development Consultant
  • Change Manager
  • People & Performance Coordinator

 


Graduates from this course will be well placed for team / department leadership roles in any type of organisation, or for coordinating roles in organisational development and change processes.

Future career opportunities titles include:

  • Team Leader
  • Supervisor
  • Change Leader
  • Organisational Development Coordinator

Or for graduates with relevant work experience:

  • Organisational Development Consultant
  • Change Manager
  • People & Performance Coordinator

 


Further Study

 

 

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2025
Commonwealth Supported Place $10,248.76

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology

This course is not available to international students on student visas. Available to international students on other visas if visa conditions allow.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

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Course details

The Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology will develop your understanding and skills to apply psychological knowledge to create better workplaces. Learn to optimise team member motivation and performance in regard to productivity, reliability, safety and well being. The course is taught by a team of experts in various aspects of workplace psychology, who have many years of experience in industry and research, and a passion for sharing their knowledge.

About the course

Graduates of this course will have specialised knowledge of the application of psychological principles and theory to workplace settings, where workplace settings include organisations of all forms, industries, and sizes. This course is delivered online and includes both self-paced learning and participation in several live online interactive workshops spread across the semester, for all units.
Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Part-time only
Delivery
  • Multi-mode
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 73290
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders
Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Part-time only
Delivery
  • Multi-mode
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 73290
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders
Full time/part time duration
  • 1 year

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Why study this course

  • This course has the option of being taken fully online, this allows flexibility for those currently working and looking to upskill in leadership and management roles
  • Our lecturers in this course are recognised in their field and have many years of industry experience which makes their teaching evidence based and practical.
  • With work playing a key role in most of our lives and workplaces continuously evolving, there is a growing demand for people trained in the area of workplace psychology.

You'll learn to

  • understand, analyse and improve worker motivation, well-being, job satisfaction, team processes, leadership, and performance
  • how to interpret findings from scientific research, as well as how to communicate and apply these in terms suitable for the workplace.
Student story

Georgi Garvey

Student story
Georgi Garvey
First in Western Australia
Ranked 1st in Western Australia, 7th in Australia and Top 100 in the world for Psychology (QS 2024)
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Jack Hodge

Postgraduate student from the School of Psychological Science

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