Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology

About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology introduces applied psychological science for improving workplace performance and wellbeing. You’ll explore how people think, behave and interact in organisational settings, and apply evidence-based approaches to leadership, teamwork and culture. Designed for professionals seeking practical psychology insight for business contexts, the graduate certificate provides a focused postgraduate pathway in business psychology.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply business psychology principles to improve employee experience, leadership and team effectiveness across a range of organisations. Career opportunities may include people and culture/HR roles, organisational development, talent and learning, leadership coaching support, change and transformation work, and consultancy-style roles focused on workforce behaviour and wellbeing. This graduate certificate supports professional practice in workplace-focused psychology. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)