The Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) degree involves two years of full-time or four years of half-time study. The key objective of this program is to provide thorough theoretical and practical skills in core areas to meet formal requirements for entry to the profession (as determined by the Australian Psychological Society and its College of Organisational Psychologists).

The occupational context for this program is the strong and increasing demand from organisations in both private and public sectors for the analytical consultancy and research skills that the Program aims to teach. Specifically, the study of Organisational Psychology and Human Factors is concerned with identifying and applying scientific solutions to human problems at work and in other places, so as to optimise human resources and enhance organisational effectiveness and employee well being.  The overall objective is to produce congruence between worker and organisational demands. The combination of organisational psychology and human factors is a distinctive feature of this program.

Entry is available to graduates with a good Honours degree in Psychology comprising of a minimum of Second Class, Division A Honours and an individually-conducted research project carrying 33% or more of the years work. Selection procedures depend on academic results, referee reports and a structured interview conducted by a panel. There is usually very strong competition for the limited number of places available.

Applicants must have qualified for Bachelors degree Honours in Psychology, or a program recognised by the University of Adelaide as an equivalent award.

This program commences in late January of the first year of study. Students enroled in full-time study will normally complete seven courses of study and one placement during the first year and two further placements and the research project during the second year. The research thesis is in the form of a literature review and a research article of a specified length.

Organisational psychologists have specialised skills and knowledge in the following areas:

• Workforce planning and role definition
• Recruitment and selection
• Learning and development
• Workplace advice and advocacy
• Change management
• Coaching, mentoring and career development
• Organisational development
• Measuring employee opinions and other workplace research
• Performance management
• Occupational health and safety
• Human resources program evaluation
• Wellbeing, stress and work-life balance
• Consumer behaviour and marketing

Successful completion of the Masters program qualifies students for full membership of the Australian Psychological Society and also satisfies the statutory requirements for professional registration as a Psychologist in South Australia and membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) College of Organisational Psychologists.

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