Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology

The master's component of the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology includes nine coursework units and 1,000 hours of practical placement spread over three settings. Students are required to undertake organisational psychology placements across a wide range of industries and organisations to acquire the necessary skills and competencies under the supervision of qualified organisational psychologists.

Yes, you must secure a PhD supervisor who is an academic staff member of the School of Psychological Science before submitting your application, and you must agree on a basic outline of the research project you will undertake. It is recommended that you start looking for a supervisor at least two to three months before the application is due. You can contact potential supervisors directly with a brief description of your research interest, your CV, contact details for referees, and a recent academic transcript. Potential supervisors can also be identified through the UWA Research Repository using a keyword search.

Yes, the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology (course codes 01880/54580) is a packaged level 3 and 4 program accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Graduates are eligible to apply for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and may pursue endorsement in the area of organisational psychology after completing the Psychology Board of Australia's Registrar Program.

Yes, scholarships are available. Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens may be eligible for a Research Training Program (RTP) Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship for up to four years of full-time equivalent study. Competitive postgraduate research scholarships are also available based on academic achievement and research potential. The international scholarship round is typically open from 1 July to 31 August, and the domestic round from 1 September to 31 October. Applicants must submit their application during the relevant scholarship round and apply for the '2026 International RTP Stipend and Tuition Fee Scholarships' via the online HDR Application Portal.

Students are required to undertake organisational psychology placements totalling 1,000 hours across three different settings. Some placement organisations have specific requirements, and students may need to provide evidence of or comply with additional requirements relevant to the placement site. These can include an Immunisation Record, Infectious Diseases Screening and Immunisation requirements, Covid-19 Vaccination, a National Police Certificate, and AGSVA Security Clearance.