Graduate Certificate in Behavioural Insights

About the course

This Graduate Certificate in Behavioural Insights introduces the science of human decision-making and how it can be applied to real policy and business problems. You’ll explore behavioural economics, psychology and cognitive science to understand, predict and influence behaviour. The course emphasises practical application, including designing nudge interventions and testing ideas through experiments such as A/B trials, in a Graduate Certificate focused on behavioural insights for organisations.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply behavioural insights to improve policies, services and customer outcomes across government, business and not-for-profit sectors. The course supports roles involving policy design, program evaluation, consumer behaviour and organisational decision-making, where evidence-based behavioural interventions are valued. It is suited to professionals seeking capability in behavioural science methods, experimentation and human-centred approaches, building career pathways aligned to a Graduate Certificate in behavioural insights for public and private organisations.

Living Costs in Hobart**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,086 - 1,437	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 934 - 1,236
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 6	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 285 - 377

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)