PhDPsychology
Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
This is a combined four year professional and research doctoral pathway (course code 01880/54580) that packages the Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology with a PhD. Industrial and organisational psychology applies psychological knowledge and methods to workplaces, aiming to improve organisational effectiveness and the quality of working life. The program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and leads toward professional registration, with graduates eligible to use the specialist title of Organisational Psychologist after registration requirements are met. This combined pathway is not being offered for new entry in 2026, though it remains an active accredited program in UWA's handbook.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- The combined course totals 264 credit points over a standard 4 year full time candidature (8 year maximum). The Master's component contributes 72 points of coursework across nine units
- including Research Methods in Applied Settings
- Assessment and Selection
- Organisational Development and Change
- MIOP Professional Practice and Ethics
- Psychology of Leadership and Coaching
- Psychology of Training
- and Health
- Safety and Human Factors at Work
- together with three supervised practical placements of 45 days each (1,000 hours total) across three different organisational settings. The research component is a PhD thesis undertaken in the area of industrial and organisational psychology
- governed by the standard Doctor of Philosophy rules
- with a research proposal required within 6 months of enrolment
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Admissions
Applicants must hold an APAC accredited Honours degree in psychology with a mark of at least upper second class Honours (2A), completed within the last 10 years, or hold current registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (Ahpra). Applicants must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Board and must secure agreement from at least one PhD supervisor who is an academic staff member of the School of Psychological Science before applying. Selection is competitive, considering a personal statement, two referee reports, a curriculum vitae demonstrating relevant experience, and (for eligible candidates) an interview, subject to an annual intake quota.
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