Apply the science of psychology to the workplace with the Master of Science (MSc) in Industrial and Organisational Psychology.
- Transform organisations: Harness your knowledge of psychology to drive meaningful change in the workplace.
- Unlock insights:听Develop your understanding of the crucial human elements that underlie organisational behaviour and dynamics.
- Cultivate in-demand expertise: Stay ahead of the curve with specialised knowledge in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence in the workplace, remote work, diversity and inclusion, and more.
- Access strong career opportunities:听Our graduates secure fulfilling roles that align with their passions and expertise.
- Make an impact: Contribute to a healthier world of work that fosters well-being both at work and in life in general.
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Programme details
Entry requirements
Application is open to graduates who have completed
- Bachelor's degrees in psychology totalling 165 points, and who have a听grade average of B or higher听for their PSYC300-level courses, OR
- a Graduate Diploma in Psychology, totalling 120 points,听and who have a听grade average of B or higher听for their PSYC300-level courses.
The prerequisites for all postgraduate study in Psychology include
- 听/ Intermediate Research Methods and Statistics (with a B+ or higher)
- Completion of听听Industrial and Organisational Psychology would be an advantage.
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Application and selection
Entry is limited to听15 students听a year. Selection is primarily based on academic records (grade-point-average of 300-level psychology courses).听 and, occasionally, on other supporting documents.听When deciding between students with the same GPA, we consider other supporting documents such as the cover letter to assess alignment between the applicants鈥 career aspirations and what we offer in the MSc IO Psychology programme.
How to apply
Applications should include:
- Submit an Application to Enrol in听
- Cover letter explaining why you think the MSc IO Psychology is for you, and what your post-degree aspirations are
- Curriculum vitae
- Certified copy of your university transcript if you are not a UC student or graduate
- If you are studying elsewhere during the year in which the application is made, please attach a letter consenting to your course marks being released to UC.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is听30 November听in the year preceding entry.
Successful applicants will be notified in December.听One or two applicants may also be placed on a reserve list, and will be notified of this and also notified if a place on the programme becomes available.
More information
- Available scholarships can be found through听Scholarships at UC
- International students should apply for entry to the 蘑菇视频在线观看 through听Enrol at UC
Course structure
The Master of Science in Industrial and Organisational Psychology is a two-year programme that offers a suite of specialised papers, including Stress, Health and Wellbeing, Leadership and Motivation, Performance Management, and Training and Development, to name a few.
The first year (Part I) consists of courses totalling 120 points (four courses per semester), and the second year (Part II) requires the completion of a 90-point dissertation and two papers totalling 30 points. To progress to Part II, a B+ average is required in Part I.
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Course Options
- - Performance Management and Appraisal
- - Training and Development
- - Industrial and Organisational Psychology Measurement Issues
- - Organisational Change: Directions for I/O Psychology Practice
- - Psychology of Stress, Health, and Wellbeing at Work
- - Recruitment and Selection
- -听The Psychology of Leadership in Organisations
- -听The Psychology of Motivation in Organisations
- - Dissertation
- - Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
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Class of Honours
The Master of Science in Industrial and Organisational psychology is awarded with First or Second Class (Division I or II) honours, or a pass. The class of honours is determined by grades achieved across the component APSY courses and the Dissertation.
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Careers and networks
Industrial and Organisational Psychology has some overlap with Human Resource Management topics and degrees but offers further insight into the psychosocial underpinnings of people鈥檚 attitudes and behaviours in the workplace. Our graduates are well-trained to design and conduct assessments, from selection tools to engagement surveys, and to implement and evaluate workplace interventions, from wellbeing initiatives to organisational change.
Methodological rigour and sound grasp of the psychological principles that guide workplace dynamics are the differentiating factors that ensure most of our graduates secure a job immediately after completing their degree.
Recent graduates have found employment in a variety of private and public sector organisations, including world-leading companies, and enjoy great career prospects in New 蘑菇视频在线观看and overseas. Our graduates have secured training and development, recruitment consultancy, health and safety, business and organisational development, and research consultancy positions across a range of industries. Some have been appointed to positions as professional psychologists in the Ministry of Defence and in management consulting firms. Others have obtained PhD qualifications and pursued academic careers.
Several alumni operate as sole consultants or in small partnerships. This is a growing career trend after a few years of experience and is a developing feature of industrial and organisational psychology.
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There is an APSY Alumni group on LinkedIn for people who have completed the Master of Science in Industrial and Organisational Psychology and/or the Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial and Organisational Psychology at UC. The purpose is to help keep members in contact, and for programme staff to stay up to date with professional trajectories.
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For any Industrial & Organisational Psychology enquiries, please email听iopsychology@canterbury.ac.nz.
