Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors)

Program Overview

The Master of Psychology (Organizational and Human Factors) program equips students with the knowledge and skills to practice as registered psychologists, specializing in work and organizational settings. It focuses on improving workplace productivity and well-being through areas such as organizational development, recruitment, and human factors. The program includes placements and research projects, providing practical experience and research skills. Graduates are prepared for careers as organizational psychologists, focusing on enhancing workplace effectiveness and employee well-being.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Psychology (Organizational and Human Factors) is one of only five organizational psychology degrees currently available in Australia. This program provides the professional knowledge needed to practice as a registered psychologist, with a focus on work and organizations.

Objectives:

• Improve productivity and wellbeing in the workplace.
• Focus on organizational development, recruitment and assessment, performance management and appraisal, teamwork, training and development, leadership and talent management, work stress, organizational culture, career development, and human factors and ergonomics.

Outline:

• Year 1
• Summer School
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Professional Practice
• Semester 1
• Psychological Assessment
• Organizational Behaviour and Management
• Human Resource Management
• Semester 2
• Contemporary Organizational Psychology
• Human Factors
• Placement I
• Year 2
• Semester 1
• Placement II
• Research Project in Organizational Psychology I (6 units)
• Semester 2
• Placement III (6 units)
• Research Project in Organizational Psychology II (9 units)

Assessment:

Careers:

• Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
• Organizational Psychologist