University of Western Australia
Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Shape the future of work with the Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology. This two-year, APAC-accredited program combines cutting-edge coursework, real-world placements and research to equip you with the expertise to transform organisations and elevate human potential.
Course overview
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.
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.
The specialty focuses on deriving principles of individual, group and organisational behaviour and applying this knowledge to the solution of problems at work.
The skills developed are in line with the essential core capabilities and attributes required by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and the Australian Psychological Society’s (APS) College of Organisational Psychologists for postgraduate professional courses.
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 96 points.
Core units
- Research Methods in Applied Settings
- Assessment and Selection
- Organisational Development and Change
- MIOP Professional Practice and Ethics
- MIOP Practical Placement 1
- MIOP Practical Placement 2
- MIOP Practical Placement 3
- Psychology of Leadership and Coaching
- Psychology of Training
- Psychology Dissertation Part 1
- Psychology Dissertation Part 2
- Health, Safety, and Human Factors at Work
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have one of the following:
- 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.
- Applicants must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
English language requirements
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.
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 7, with no band less than 7.0.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
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
Fees and CSP
Average first-year fee in 2026: $17,392 (Commonwealth Supported Place).
Fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL).
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.
