Coursework Degree Programs
Master of Organisational Psychology
Course code: MORGPSY
Students completing this course will work as organisational psychologists in a wide range of areas, primarily consultancies, large companies, and government departments in areas such as human resources management, psychological assessment, employee or organisational development, and even executive/managerial roles.
Admission requirements
The normal admission requirement is an honours degree or alternative approved fourth year in psychology (or equivalent). Candidates may be required to undertake additional assessments considered necessary for selection.
NB: Applicants for the Master of Organisational Psychology must complete a supplementary personal information form IN ADDITION TO the standard coursework application form. The supplementary information form is available from "How to Apply-Forms".
International applicants are also required to prove that their qualifications are equivalent to those offered in Australia by submitting them to the Australian Psychological Society (APS) for assessment. Equivalency is determined by the APS; the outcome of the APS assessment must be submitted with the application. Applications lacking evidence of this assessment will not be processed.
More information about admission processes may be found in this list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Quota
It will be possible to admit only a limited number of students (around 10 - 15) each year. Admission is competitive, based primarily on academic performance although relevant experience may be considered. Applicants are expected to demonstrate their eligibility in the application package they submit.
Length of Candidature
Candidature is usually between 2 years full-time and 4 years part-time.
Attendance
Full-time or part-time. Students are expected to attend classes, most of which are held in the evenings.
Commencement
There is no mid-year intake, although students admitted to the program can elect to start in the 2nd half of their admission year.
Tuition Fees for 2008
64 postgraduate credit points, $475 per credit point or see the PELS website for details on the Postgraduate Education Loan Scheme (PELS)
Enquiries
Dr Ben Searle (director)
telephone:
(02) 9850 8066
email: ben.searle@psy.mq.edu.au
Associate Professor Mark Wiggins
telephone: (02) 9850 9705
email: mark.wiggins@psy.mq.edu.au
Mr Marcus Ockenden (Administrative)
telephone:
(02) 9850 8087
email: psy.pgofficer@psy.mq.edu.au
Program of Study
Core Psychology units (36 postgraduate credit points)
Core Organisational units (20 postgraduate credit points)
Elective units 2 units to be chosen. (8 postgraduate credit points)
More units may be offered during the period of enrolment, and additional approved units may be selected from other postgraduate courses. Note that extra costs may be involved if students elect to take units in the Macquarie Graduate School of Management.
Students who have completed credit points for either the Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Behaviour or the Postgraduate Certificate in Organisational Behaviour may credit these towards a Master of Organisational Psychology, providing that students have been accepted into the full Master of Organisational Psychology.
Placement and Partner Organisation
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Scholarships and Internships
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MGSM Units
In 2007, Masters of Organisational Psychology students may choose to undertake a maximum of 2 postgraduate units during the period of their award program at the Graduate School of Management, depending on the availability of places in these units. Not all MGSM units are available to MOrgPsy students. Contact the program director before enrolling in any such units, however, as arrangements are subject to change.
A special procedure must be followed in order for students to undertake MGSM units -- students cannot enrol online in such units. To apply for MGSM Units students should refer to their Student Handbooks for directions, and should contact the program director for more information. You will require an MGSM Unit Application Form. Incorrect enrolment may lead to refused entry into classes.
Department of Linguistics Units
MOrgPsych students have the option of taking one unit from the Master of Communication in Professions & Organisations program. Most of these are available on-campus and online and are worth 4 credit points. The fee structure is identical with that of MOrgPsych. Descriptions of these elective units can be accessed via the links below. Students in on-campus mode should be prepared to complete part of their assessment online in the form of regular participation in discussion forums. For more information contact the Program Convenor, Dr Alan Jones, on 9850 9664 or at Alan.Jones@ling.mq.edu.au
The units you may choose from are:
Publications
Last updated 21/08/2008