Postgraduate

Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology

Consider a career in industrial and organisational psychology, a rapidly growing area of psychology.
2
Years Full Time
98%
Employment Rate

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8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday - Friday

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Career Pathways

This course is designed to lead graduates to professional registration with the specialist title of Organisational Psychologist.

In the workplace graduates from this course play a number of critical roles generally associated with employee and organisational performance. Specific areas of practice of Industrial and Organisational psychologists include:

  • Recruitment and selection
  • Learning and development
  • Leadership and talent management
  • Change management
  • Workplace research and analysis
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Performance management
  • Wellbeing and stress
  • Human factors

This course is designed to lead graduates to professional registration with the specialist title of Organisational Psychologist.

In the workplace graduates from this course play a number of critical roles generally associated with employee and organisational performance. Specific areas of practice of Industrial and Organisational psychologists include:

  • Recruitment and selection
  • Learning and development
  • Leadership and talent management
  • Change management
  • Workplace research and analysis
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Performance management
  • Wellbeing and stress
  • Human factors

Further Study

Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research.
Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research.

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2025
Commonwealth Supported Place $10,248.76

Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology fee categories explained

Different fee categories exist for the Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology. Find out more about your fee category eligibility.  

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

International Student Fees

Indicative first year fee
2024
$45,500.00
2025
$48,000.00

Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.

Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

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

To enrol in this course, you must be able to attend in person. This course has a requirement for campus-based or in-person activities that cannot be offered online. 

Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(1) an accredited bachelor's honours degree in psychology with at least an upper second class Honours (2A), or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia or the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. The Honours degree in psychology must be completed within the past 10 years at the time of application or you must be provisionally or generally registered as a psychologist with AHPRA at the time of application; and
(2) Applicants must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on—
(a) a satisfactory personal statement, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) two satisfactory referees, as recognised by UWA;
and
(c) a curriculum vitae summarising relevant occupational and practical experience, as recognised by UWA;
and
(d) an interview in which eligible applicants will be assessed based on the personal qualities considered desirable in psychology with invitation to attend the interview based on Rules 4, 5(a), (b) and (c) and the interview quota for that year;
and
(e) the intake quota for that year.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Course-specific English competency

For entry into this program, applicants must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, which includes meeting the Board's English language registration standard
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Application Checklist

Before submitting your application, make sure to go through the checklist to ensure your application is eligible for submission.

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

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Course details

Industrial and organisational psychology is a specialist area that applies psychological knowledge and skills to workplaces with the aim of improving organisational effectiveness and the quality of work life. Upon completion of this course, you will gain specialised, highly developed skills in assessment, treatment and intervention, and research, required for accreditation and registration.

About the course

The Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology is a two-year full-time psychology course that includes nine coursework units, a research project and 1000 hours of practical placement spread over three different settings.
Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1
Weekly contact time
  • Please refer to the UWA Handbook

Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 53580
CRICOS code
  • 077549D
Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1
Weekly contact time
  • Please refer to the UWA Handbook

Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 53580
CRICOS code
  • 077549D
Full time/part time duration
  • 2 years
Degrees course is available in
  • Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology
Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology

Important dates

Intake Periods
  • Semester 1, 2025
Application Open
  • Thursday 1 August 2024
Application Close
  • Thursday 31 October 2024

Refer to Admissions Requirements for information on eligibility criteria and how to apply.

Pathway to entry information for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants

The University welcomes and encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to consider applying for entry into our postgraduate psychology programs.
Psychology at UWA

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.

Psychology at UWA

apac accredited

Course Accreditation

The Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology (53580) 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.