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Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology
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Research Training Program
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Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below
Important note for applicants
Organisational Psychology Placements
This course requires students to undertake organisational psychology placements across a wide range of industries and organisations. These placements ensure students acquire the necessary skills and competencies under the careful supervision of qualified organisational psychologists.
Some placement organisations have specific requirements for working within their organisation. As such you may need to provide evidence of, or comply, with additional requirements relevant to the placement site.
These include, but are not limited to:
- Immunisation Record
- Infectious Diseases Screening and Immunisation requirements
- Covid-19 Vaccination
- National Police Certificate
- AGSVA Security Clearance
Preparing your application
Applicants need to:
- have obtained an APAC-accredited honours degree (or equivalent) in Psychology, with a mark of IIA or higher, and
- find a PhD supervisor who is an academic staff member of the School of Psychological Science who agrees to supervise you if you are offered a place in program, and agree on a basic outline of the research project you will undertake. You must have this supervisory agreement and outline of your PhD worked out prior to applying to the program. Start looking for a supervisor at least two to three months before the application is due.
Supervision
Candidates for the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), Master of Philosophy (by research), and combined Master/PhD programs must secure potential supervisors before submitting their application.
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Course-specific English competency
English competency
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.
Graduate applicants require at least two successful years of full-time or equivalent degree studies undertaken in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 7.0. For more information visit ELC requirements.
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Course details
About the course
The Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology is a combined course offering a full four year program of doctoral research with the Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology. The master's component includes nine coursework units, and 1000 hours of practical placement spread over three settings.
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1
- Full-time students are expected to work at least 30 hours per week on their research throughout the year, in addition to their coursework commitments.
- Postgraduate
- 01880
- 077709D
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) frequently asked questions
What is a PhD?
- UWA’s flagship research degree, which can be taken in any discipline area in the University, providing that appropriate supervision and resources are available.
- A program of independent, supervised research that is assessed solely on the basis of a thesis, which is examined externally (as of 2018, by two examiners and a viva).
- The work presented for a PhD must be a substantial and original contribution to scholarship, demonstrating mastery of the subject of interest as well as an advance in that field of knowledge.
- PhD applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for studying a PhD at UWA, which includes adequate research preparation and a minimum level of English language competence.
Important dates
- Semester 1, 2025
- For Semester 1, 2025 entry, applications open 1 August 2024.
- For Semester 1, 2025 entry, applications close 31 October 2024.
- International scholarship applications close on 31 August 2024.
- Domestic scholarship applications close on 31 October 2024.
Refer to Admissions Requirements for information on eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Pathway to entry information for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Frequently asked questions
Am I eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply, you need to:- have obtained an APAC-accredited honours degree (or equivalent) in Psychology, with a mark of IIA or higher, and
- find a PhD supervisor who is an academic staff member of the School of Psychological Science who agrees to supervise you if you are offered a place in program, and agree on a basic outline of the research project you will undertake. You must have this supervisory agreement and outline of your PhD worked out prior to applying to the program.
Start looking for a supervisor at least two to three months before the application is due.
Course Accreditation
The Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology course (01880/54580) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Graduates are eligible to apply for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and pursue endorsement in the area of organisational psychology after completion of the Psychology Board of Australia's Registrar Program.
Why study with us?
Psychology can take you anywhere and everywhere. Psychology is relevant to almost any human endeavour, meaning a psychology degree, or some complementary psychology studies, are relevant not only for traditional psychology careers, but for a wide range of careers.