Entry requirements It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience.
You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.
2-year degree (32 units of study)To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years
full-time (or part-time equivalent)
full-time (only available as full-time study)
, you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus two years, full-time equivalent relevant work experience at a managerial or professional level.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
1.5-year degree (24 units of study)If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.
To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years
full-time (or part-time equivalent)
full-time (only available as full-time study)
, you'll need:
- a bachelor honours degree in psychology with honours class I or IIA, or equivalent four-year program from a recognised tertiary institution.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
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.
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
To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.
Learn about inherent 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.
Learn more about student visas
This program has limited intake capacity.Irrespective of professional background, entry to the program will be considered on the basis of previous academic study, experience and personal qualities.Applicants must nominate two referees, include the Additional Application form and CV with their on-line application. Detailed application requirements can be found on the School of Psychology websiteOnce eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA, work experience and an interview.If a person has final semester grades pending in the semester of application, the grades will not be included in the selection process.Late applications may be considered. Contact the School of Psychology for further information.
This program has limited intake capacity. Irrespective of professional background, entry to the program will be considered on the basis of previous academic study, experience and personal qualities. Applicants must nominate two referees, include the Additional Application form and CV with their on-line application. Detailed application requirements can be found on the School of Psychology website. Once eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA, work experience and an interview. If a person has final semester grades pending in the semester of application, the grades will not be included in the selection process. Late applications may be considered. Contact the School of Psychology for further information.
