Industrial and Organisational Psychology, MA

The programme consists of two parts: a coursework section and a research dissertation of 20‚000 words.

The coursework section of the programme consists of seven compulsory modules:
– Theories and approaches to work
– Research design
– Statistics
– Psychological assessment
– Professional practice and career
– Evaluating organisational psychology interventions
– Occupational health psychology

For the research dissertation, students choose a research topic offered by a supervisor who works in this focus area. The research dissertation is aligned with the Research Methods module and structured in such a way that students complete it within one year. The dissertation is limited to 20‚000 words.

Admission Requirements
The programme is aimed at people who have an Honours degree in Organisational Psychology or Industrial Psychology. Please note that we do not accept candidates who hold Honours degrees in any other field of study.

You need to have completed at least four years’ worth of Organisational Psychology in order to be selected into this programme. In order to qualify for selection into the programme applicants should have an average mark of 65% for their honours degree.

Entrance into the programme is by means of a selection process. Selection criteria are academic performance in the degrees stated and the University’s employment equity policy.

How to apply
APPLY ONLINE
Postgraduate applications are only possible online and must be submitted at http://applyonline.uct.ac.za

APPLICATION ENQUIRIES
If you need help in completing your application, or advice about your choice of programme, contact:
Tel: (021) 650-2128 or email: admissions-pg@uct.ac.za.
The Admissions Office is located on Level 4, Masingene Building, Middle
Campus, and will where necessary refer you to a faculty office or department for more details information or advice.

Some career opportunities are;
– Human Resources Organizational Development (OD) Manager.
– Trainer.
– Talent Management Specialist.
– Behaviour Analyst.
– Human Resources Practice Manager.
– Consultant.

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Please note that fees and payment requirements differ for local and international students. A further distinction is made between international students from the SADC region, international students from elsewhere in Africa, and international students from outside Africa. The following information does not apply to students registering at the Graduate School of Business (GSB).

Students must pay the Course Fees for the selected courses, plus an International Admin Service Fee of R4, 000 plus the International Term Fee where applicable
– International Admin Service Fee – R4000
– International Term Fee from outside Africa- R49900
– International Term Fee Non-SADC – R37263
– South Africa and SADC Application fee – R100
– Outside of SADC region – R300