University of Queensland
Master of Organisational Psychology
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Master the intricate dynamics of the workplace to empower employee wellbeing and drive organisational success.
Course overview
The Master of Organisational Psychology program equips you for a career in organisational psychology by focusing on essential skills such as critical analysis, problem-solving, communication, consultation and organisational change.
Organisational psychology aims to understand behaviour in workplace settings by systematically studying individual, group and organisational processes. The program utilises a "scientist-practitioner" approach, where you will first seek to comprehend behaviour within employment contexts and then develop techniques and skills that promote employee well-being and enhance organisational effectiveness.
Throughout the program, you will acquire knowledge and skills applicable to developing an organisation's human resources, ultimately enhancing motivation, performance and job satisfaction. Specific skills you will develop include creating effective candidate selection systems, designing and delivering training programs, implementing organisational change, structuring jobs and organisations and training executives, managers and supervisors.
You will build your professional confidence through supervised clinical practice, which includes 1,000 hours of placements across various workplace settings. Upon graduation, you will possess the necessary training to meet registration requirements in counselling and mental health, along with the specialised knowledge needed to enter the PsyBA organisational psychology registrar program.
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
What you will study
Students must complete 32 units comprising:
- 22 units for all MPsychOrg Core Courses
- Eight to 10 units from MPsychOrg Program Elective Courses A
- Zero to two units from MPsychOrg Program Elective Courses B
Core Courses
- Organisational Psychology Dissertation
- Applied Research Methods
- Advanced Personnel Assessment
- Organisational Psych Plcmnt 1
- Organisational Psych Plcmnt 2
- Organisational Psych Plcmnt 3
- Organisational Psych Plcmnt 4
- Foundations of Psychological Intervention
- Mental Health and Therapy
Elective Courses A
Complete 8 to 10 units from the following:
- Job & Organisational Design
- Advanced Organisational Psychology
- Organisational Change: Theory & Practice
- Advanced Personnel Training
- Motivating & Leading in the Workplace
Elective Courses B
Complete 0 to 2 units from the following:
- Intercultural Communication
- Readings in Organisational Psychology
- Interpersonal Skills in Psychology
- Public Health Psychology
- Performance Psychology for Coaches
- Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- Business Skills for Consultants
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- A 4-year bachelor's degree in psychology (minimum IIA honours) or equivalent 4-year APAC-accredited program.
Applicants must be eligible for provisional or, if applicable, complete registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Applicants with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS.
Applicants must also submit (via the Online Application):
- An Additional Application Information Form;
- You must have at least two completed referee reports in the Psychology Reference Portal (see additional information for applicants below);
- Relevant academic transcripts and a CV.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Organizational Development Specialist
- Employee Assistance Program Psychologist
- Talent and Culture Specialist
- Talent Manager
- Well-Being Consultant
- Organizational Development Adviser
- Integrity and Capability Adviser
- Learning and Development Manager
- Recruitment Specialist
Fees and CSP
Indicative first-year fee in 2025: $16,992 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Student fees may vary per:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
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 some 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.
