The Master of 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.
Whether or not you’ve previously studied psychology, this program is tailored to help you translate psychological insights into practical business outcomes that make work safer, more engaging and more rewarding.
Offered by one of the largest and most prestigious psychology schools in Australia, this program offers a unique blend of academic excellence and real-world application. You’ll also benefit from exclusive coursework developed in partnership with UQ’s Business School, ensuring a well-rounded, interdisciplinary learning experience.
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To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.
Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Learn how to meet the English language requirements
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Business Psychology are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.