Macquarie University
Master of Organisational Psychology
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Acquire skills, knowledge and qualifications to work in various organisations such as consultancies, large corporations and government agencies.
Course overview
Organisational psychologists work with people and organisations. They are experts in leadership and talent management, recruitment, performance management, occupational health and safety, change management and career development.
Hone your skills by learning from active psychologists.
- Learn from expert academics who are leading organisational researchers and practitioners.
Utilise state-of-the-art research and training facilities
- Conduct real-world research within our on-campus Simulation Hub and Psychology Clinic.
Undertake supervised practical placements.
- Build connections between theoretical knowledge and practical application via placements with industry professionals.
Study part-time or full-time, on campus in the evening or online.
- Choose how and where you’d like to study to effectively manage your studies and work or family commitments.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
From $2,125 (CSP)
What you will study
To graduate with a Master of Organisational Psychology, you must earn 160 credit points.
- Coaching and Positive Psychology
- Counselling and Mental Health in Organisations
- Organisational Change and Development
- Training in Organisations
- Applied Psychology in Human Resource Management
- Human Factors in New Technology
- Psychological Assessment and Evaluation
- Professional Practice
- Psychology Masters Research Project (20 credit points)
- Organisational Psychology Placement A (20 credit points)
- Organisational Psychology Placement B (20 credit points)
- Organisational Psychology Placement C (20 credit points)
Entry requirements
2 years (full-time or equivalent duration if available part-time)
Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited AQF Level 7 (Years 1-3) and Level 8 (Honours or 4th year equivalent) qualification(s) in psychology or equivalent, including international qualification(s) deemed equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society:
- Minimum WAM of 75 for Years 1-3 of an APAC-accredited AQF Level 7 qualification or equivalent in psychology, including international qualification(s) deemed equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society.
- Minimum WAM of 80 in Year 4 (Honours or 4th year equivalent) of an APAC-accredited AQF Level 8 psychology qualification or equivalent, including international qualification(s) deemed equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society.
In addition:
- Eligibility for provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
- Relevant work experience
- Two satisfactory referee reports
- Satisfactory personal statement(s)
- Satisfactory Multiple Mini Interview performance
So that you know, applicants who have achieved WAMs less than the stated requirements will be excluded from the applicant pool. Additionally, shortlisting for the Multiple Mini Interview selection event is based on academic performance in only the Years 1-3 of an APAC-accredited AQF Level 7 qualification or equivalent in psychology, including international qualification(s) deemed equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society and all other information provided during the application process. This includes information provided to the Universities Admission Centre (UAC), referee reports and the completion of the Macquarie University Supplementary Form. Invitations for the interviews and offers for admission to the course are highly competitive. Meeting the minimum stated requirements does not guarantee an invitation to attend the interviews or admission to the course.
Recognition of Prior Learning
With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your previous study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Applied Researcher
- Consultant
- Human Resources Professional
- Organisational Psychologist
- User Experience (UX) Designer
Fees and CSP
Average first-year fee in 2025: $17,000 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Average total fee in 2025: $37,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (normally four units) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Depending on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
