Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors)

Make a difference to the world of work

Organisational psychology is the science of people at work. Organisational psychologists aim to improve productivity and wellbeing in the workplace by focussing on organisational development, recruitment and assessment, performance management and appraisal, teamwork, training and development, leadership and talent management, work stress, organisational culture, career development, and human factors and ergonomics.

Our Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) is one of only five organisational psychology degrees currently available in Australia. Our program provides the professional knowledge needed to practise as a registered psychologist, with a focus on work and organisations. 

Inspire change and improve people's experiences in the workplace

Our Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) provides the knowledge and skills needed to practise as a registered psychologist.

Studying Organisational and Human Factors can lead to a fulfilling career delivering professional psychological services to organisations and their people. Organisational psychologists have a range of career opportunities in change management, human resources, human factors, workplace advice and advocacy, consumer behaviour and marketing, and other areas.

Note. Entry to this degree is competitive and strict quotas apply.

Master of Psychology students have the option to complete the Master and a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) concurrently, and receive two parchments at completion of both degrees. The Master of Psychology can be in Clinical, Health or Organisation and Human Factors. See the related degrees section for more information.

• Ranked globally in the top 150 for psychology*
• 23% industry growth predicted by 2025^
• Over 1000 hours of industry placements

^*Imip.gov.au Occupation projection
^{^}QS World University Ranking by Subject, 2022

Organisational psychologists have specialised skills and knowledge in the following areas:
> change management
> coaching, mentoring and career development
> consumer behaviour and marketing
> human resources program evaluation
> learning and development
> occupational health and safety
> organisational development
> measuring employee opinions and other workplace research
> performance management
> recruitment and selection
> wellbeing, stress and work-life balance
> workforce planning and role definition
> workplace advice and advocacy
>workplace rehabilitation and work cover.

The Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) is accredited by the Psychology Board of Australia.

Professional recognition