This program consists of three components, all of which are compulsory:

1. Coursework (weekly lectures and seminars with associated written forms of assessment)

2. Professional practice (completion of a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised organisational practice in organisational field settings, weekly Organisational meetings and Career Development Workshops)

3. A research thesis.

The three components total 96 units of credit (48 in each stage).

This program provides graduate training for psychologists who intend to work in industry, commerce, consulting practice, service organisations, trade unions, or the public service. The program focuses on the theories, practice and research in industrial and organisational psychology and in human factors. The program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council as fifth and sixth years of study leading to full membership of the Australian Psychological Society and registration as a psychologist with the national Psychology Board of Australia. After completing two years’ full-time equivalent supervised practice, graduates of the program are eligible to apply for endorsement as an Organisational Psychologist and for membership of the College of Organisational Psychologists.

Note: PSYC7126 and PSYC7127 together contribute 25% to the overall grading for the degree.

Please refer to the Program Structure above and contact the School of Psychology for further information.

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

The minimum entrance requirement for this program is completion of an Honours Class 1 or high Class 2 degree in Psychology from the University of New South Wales or from a recognised APAC university.

Psychology qualifications from overseas must consist of a research thesis component and also be assessed as equivalent to an Australian four-year undergraduate degree (including Honours) by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). See the APS website (www.psychology.org.au) for more details.

Selection is firstly based on academic qualifications for the program. If shortlisted, applicants are invited to attend an all-day assessment centre at UNSW in November / December. Referees reports will be sought for applicants included in the assessment centre. As the number of places is limited, entry into the program is competitive.

Applicants should also refer to the relevant information on the School of Psychology website http://www.psy.unsw.edu.au/future-students/postgraduate-coursework/how-apply.

Duration:
The minimum period of registration before the award of the degree is four semesters for full-time students. Students with advanced standing may have the minimum period reduced by up to one half of the program, i.e., a reduction of one semester if a student has completed a PhD in an approved area of Psychology and one semester if a student has completed part of the coursework program.

Part-time students:
Part-time enrolment is not available for this program.