University of Western Australia
Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Master the psychology of work and gain the skills to design better workplaces, lead change and solve complex people challenges across any industry.
Course overview
Graduates of this course will have specialised knowledge of the application of psychological principles and theory to workplace settings, which include organisations of all forms, industries and sizes. This course includes self-paced learning and participation in interactive workshops for all units, offered both online and in a timetabled and face-to-face delivery mode.
The course offers training in the following areas: work design to enhance employee engagement, health, safety and human factors, organisational change and development, psychology of leadership, teamwork and employability development.
Upon completing the course, students can review, analyse, and synthesise knowledge and provide solutions to complex problems relating to the human side of work.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 24 points.
Core units (six points each)
- Work Design
Electives (take units to the value of 12 points)
- Organisational Development and Change
- Team Work
- Professional Skills
- Psychology of Leadership and Coaching
- Health, Safety and Human Factors at Work
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA
- And the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent
English language requirements
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.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
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
Fees and FEE-HELP
No FEE information available.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
