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104 weeks
Full-time or part-time equivalent · Four credit points per trimester, usually two trimesters per year (full-time)
March (Trimester 1)
Course Overview
Be the driving force behind happier, healthier, more productive workplaces with the Master of Psychology (Organisational) - the only organisational psychology course delivered in Victoria. Gain extensive workplace experience through professional placements, and graduate ready to apply for registration as a general psychologist. Want specialised psychology skills that are in high demand across almost every type of organisation? Organisational psychologists have a unique opportunity to improve the lives of people, both inside and outside the workplace. With a deep understanding of human behaviour, relationships, leadership and change management, organisational psychologists have a key role to play in creating work environments that staff thrive in. The importance of organisational psychologists also extends beyond employee wellbeing. Their ability to improve individual and team performance, resolve conflicts using evidence-based principles, build team unity and create effective strategies for recruitment and retention makes them highly valued by employers. Sound like a profession you'd love to be a part of The Master of Psychology (Organisational) will give you the tools and training to transition into this rapidly growing field with confidence, so you can start making a positive difference from day one. The course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), and is the final stop in your study journey to becoming a registered psychologist. Upon graduation, you will have the skills, experience and professional recognition needed to apply to the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) for general registration. The course also provides a pathway to further training in an area of practice endorsement with the PsyBA . An endorsement demonstrates a registered psychologist's high-level knowledge and qualifications in a specialised area, like organisational psychology, and can open the door to more advanced roles. Draw on everything you've learned so far in your studies while adding layers of specialised knowledge to become an expert in the field of organisational psychology. Some of the key areas you will study include: psychological assessments in organisations applied methods for organisational analysis facilitation, training and evaluation in organisations change management occupational health and wellbeing leadership coaching intervention strategies and skills. All study areas are informed by the latest evidence-based theory and delivered by passionate teachers who are leaders in the field. With a curriculum that's grounded in established knowledge, emerging research and scientific rigour, you will graduate with a degree that's relevant today and into the future. The course includes placement opportunities that allow you to apply your skills in the real world, and work alongside established psychologists with a wealth of knowledge to pass down. The professional relationships you build throughout placements can be incredibly beneficial to your career. In fact, students often secure ongoing employment with their placement organisation after graduating. Entry into the Master of Psychology (Organisational) is competitive. That's because Deakin is ranked #2 in Victoria for psychology ^ , and leads all Victorian universities for education experience, learning resources and support services.
If you want to join a high-achieving group of students with a shared passion for exploring the human mind and helping others, the Master of Psychology (Organisational) is the course to take your career forward. ^ 2025 ShanghaiRankings Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
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Where You Can Study
Melbourne
1 Gheringhap St, GEELONG, VIC 3220
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Course Content
Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin
0 credit point compulsory unit completed in first study period
An Introduction to Organisational Psychology
Level 1 - Trimester 1 core unit
Psychological Assessment in Organisations
Level 1 - Trimester 1 core unit
Issues in Professional Organisational Psychology
Level 1 - Trimester 1 core unit
Research Thesis A
Level 1 - Trimester 1 core unit
Facilitation, Training and Evaluation in Organisations
Level 1 - Trimester 2 core unit
Organisational Placement 1
Level 1 - Trimester 2 core unit
Applied Methodology for Organisational Analysis
Level 1 - Trimester 2 core unit
Research Thesis B
Level 1 - Trimester 2 core unit
Organisational Development and Change Management
Level 2 - Trimester 1 core unit
Organisational Placement 2
Level 2 - Trimester 1 core unit
Research Thesis C
Level 2 - Trimester 1 core unit
Organisational Intervention Strategies and Skills
Level 2 - Trimester 1 core unit
Organisational Placement 3
Level 2 - Trimester 2 core unit
Occupational Health and Wellbeing
Level 2 - Trimester 2 core unit
Research Thesis D
Level 2 - Trimester 2 core unit
Leadership Assessment, Development and Coaching
Level 2 - Trimester 2 core unit
Common Questions
Yes, the course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Upon graduation, you will have the skills, experience and professional recognition needed to apply to the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) for general registration as a psychologist. The course also provides a pathway to further training in an area of practice endorsement with the PsyBA in organisational psychology.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 1000 hours (approximately 133 days) of professional work experience within an approved organisational setting. The placements are designed to expose you to the workings of different organisations and industries — including manufacturing, retail, finance, public service and consultancies — and the types of issues that arise in an organisational psychology setting. Students often secure ongoing employment with their placement organisation after graduating.
Under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009, all Master of Psychology students are required to be provisionally registered with the Psychology Board of Australia from the commencement of enrolment. Students must also undertake a Working with Children Check at the commencement of their course and a Police Record Check prior to clinical placements in each calendar year. Students may also be required to declare their immunisation status to satisfy the requirements of health organisations where they undertake clinical learning experience.
To be considered for admission, you need to have completed a four-year tertiary program (either an honours program or the combination of a three-year undergraduate degree including a psychology major and an approved postgraduate program) with a psychology major from an APAC accredited program with a minimum of a Honours 2A average or equivalent. You must also be eligible for registration as a provisional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Applicants who completed their four-year program more than 10 years ago will need to articulate how they have maintained recency of Level 2 Pre-Professional Competencies.
The course is available commencing Trimester 1 (March start) at the Burwood (Melbourne) campus. It is the only organisational psychology course delivered in Victoria. Entry is competitive and places are limited, so applicants are strongly encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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