Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) Program By The University of Adelaide |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

43,000 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

06 Oct, 2023Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

Organisational psychology is the science of people at work. Organisational psychologists aim to improve productivity and wellbeing in the workplace by focussing on organisational development, recruitment and assessment, performance management and appraisal, teamwork, training and development, leadership and talent management, work stress, organisational culture, career development, and human factors and ergonomics.

Our Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) is one of only five organisational psychology degrees currently available in Australia. Our program provides the professional knowledge needed to practise as a registered psychologist, with a focus on work and organisations.  

You will:

  • Enjoy small class sizes and face-to-face teaching with experienced organisational psychologists and educators.
  • Undertake three industry placements totalling over 1000 hours.
  • Complete a significant research project in organisational psychology.
  • Network with future employers in consulting, private, public, and government settings.
  • Benefit from our strong links with a professional community of organisational psychology practitioners
Studying the Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) can lead to a fulfilling career delivering professional psychological services to organisations and their people. Organisational psychologists have a range of career opportunities in a range of workplace areas, including human resources, human factors, and leadership, in a variety of workplace settings, including consultancies, public, private, government, and not-for-profit organisations.

Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. To gain organisational endorsement, and use the title "Organisational Psychologist", further postgraduate supervision is required.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

Organisational psychology is the science of people at work. Organisational psychologists aim to improve productivity and wellbeing in the workplace by focussing on organisational development, recruitment and assessment, performance management and appraisal, teamwork, training and development, leadership and talent management, work stress, organisational culture, career development, and human factors and ergonomics.

Our Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) is one of only five organisational psychology degrees currently available in Australia. Our program provides the professional knowledge needed to practise as a registered psychologist, with a focus on work and organisations.  

You will:

  • Enjoy small class sizes and face-to-face teaching with experienced organisational psychologists and educators.
  • Undertake three industry placements totalling over 1000 hours.
  • Complete a significant research project in organisational psychology.
  • Network with future employers in consulting, private, public, and government settings.
  • Benefit from our strong links with a professional community of organisational psychology practitioners
Studying the Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) can lead to a fulfilling career delivering professional psychological services to organisations and their people. Organisational psychologists have a range of career opportunities in a range of workplace areas, including human resources, human factors, and leadership, in a variety of workplace settings, including consultancies, public, private, government, and not-for-profit organisations.

Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. To gain organisational endorsement, and use the title "Organisational Psychologist", further postgraduate supervision is required.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

185+
94+
7+
65+

Please refer to the website for additional entry requirements.

06 Oct 2023
2 Years
Jan

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

14,615 AUD
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International Students

43,000 AUD
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