Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) M.Psy.OHF

2009

Program Outline

The Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) degree involves two years of full-time or four years of half-time study. The key objective of this program is to provide thorough theoretical and practical skills in core areas to meet formal requirements for entry to the profession (as determined by the Australian Psychological Society and its College of Organisational Psychologists).

The occupational context for this program is the strong and increasing demand from organisations in both private and public sectors for the analytical consultancy and research skills that the Program aims to teach. Specifically, the study of Organisational Psychology and Human Factors is concerned with identifying and applying scientific solutions to human problems at work and in other places, so as to optimise human resources and enhance organisational effectiveness and employee well being.  The overall objective is to produce congruence between worker and organisational demands. The combination of organisational psychology and human factors is a distinctive feature of this program.

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Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Higher Education applicants Applicants must have a four-year qualification in Psychology (including Honours) that meets the standards set out by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. All candidates are required to provide two referee reports, details of relevant work experience and details of any published works. Invitations to attend an interview will be extended based on a combination of academic performance and this additional information.
Additional entry requirements:	All candidates must refer to the School of Psychology website for details regarding submission of additional information. All additional information and reports must be completed and returned to the School of Psychology (not SATAC) by 14 November 2008. Successful applicants will also be required to attend an oral assessment. Students are required to have a police clearance check completed prior to commencing the program. The National Police Certificate application form can be found here.
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 3CM088 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	No
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $5,201
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6.5 6 6 6 6
Additional entry requirements:	Also required at time of application: two referee reports
Prerequisites:	Australian Honours degree in Psychology or equivalent as approvfed by the Australian Psychological Society
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	No
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $24,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Core Courses
All candidates shall complete the following core courses: Rehabilitation and Disability (2 units) Applied Methodology and Statistics (2 units)(Summer intensive) Applied Perceptual and Cognitive Psychology (2 units) Advanced Organisational Psychology (2 units) Optimising Performance in Organisations (2 units) Human Factors/Ergonomics (2 units) Human Resource Management (2 units) Organisational Behaviour and Management (2 units) Professional and Ethical Practice (2 units) Psychological Assessment: Recruitment and Personnel Appraisal (2 units)
Placements
Three placements, worth 4 units of study each.
Research Project
Organisational Psychology and Human Factors (16 units)

Career Opportunities

Organisational Psychologists are employed in a wide variety of recruitment, managerial, consultant, human resource, systems development and research occupations.

Potential careers

Political Advisor, Government officer, Graduate Recruiter / Administrative Assistant, Health Administrator, Hospital Worker, Psychologist, Public Health, Health Officer, Human Resource Manager, Industrial relations, Management Consultant, Consultant, Manager / Business Management, Systems Analyst, Team Leader, Medical Scientist, Union Representative, Education Officer / Educator, Workplace Consultant

Professional Accreditation

Successful completion of the Masters program qualifies students for full membership of the Australian Psychological Society and also satisfies the statutory requirements for professional registration as a psychologist. A prerequisite for admission is an accredited Honours degree in Psychology awarded by an Australian university or equivalent. Candidates are also expected to provide reports from referees and to attend an interview, to determine their suitability to enter the profession.

Useful Links

• School of Psychology
• Australian Psychology Accreditation Council
• Australian Psychological Society
• Australian JobSearch
• Postgraduate Scholarships

Program Rules

Faculty of Health Sciences