Organisational Psychology

The programme consist of four core courses. Students must complete a research report in a suitable area.

Overview

The Master of Arts in Organisational Psychology takes place over a single year period (full-time, no part-time option is offered), and aims to provide students with a thorough knowledge of advanced theoretical issues in applied psychology within an organisational context, together with the development of advanced analytical and reasoning skills.

Curriculum

Students are required to complete four compulsory modules:

Multivariate Research Design and Analysis
Advanced Organisational Theory
Engineering Psychology
Workplace Counselling

In addition, students have to complete a Research Report in a suitable area.

Entry Requirements

  1. Organisational/Industrial Psychology major in your undergraduate degree
  2. Honours in Organisational/Industrial Psychology with a minimum of 65% average

Note that this mark is a minimum requirement and does not in any way guarantee final acceptance onto the programme. Final acceptance is provisionally based on several criteria including (but not limited to) performance on the selection exercises and previous academic performance.

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University Application Process

  • Applications are handled centrally by the Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC). Once your application is complete in terms of requested documentation, your application will be referred to the relevant School for assessment. Click here to see an overview of the Wits applications process.
  • Please apply online. Upload your supporting documents at the time of application, or via the Self Service Portal.
  • Applicants can monitor the progress of their applications via the Self Service Portal.
  • Selections for programmes that have a limited intake but attract a large number of applications may only finalise the application at the end of the application cycle.

Please note that the Entry Requirements are a guide. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

International students, please check this section.

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University Fees and Funding

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For information about postgraduate funding opportunities, including the postgraduate merit award, click here. Please also check your School website for bursary opportunities. NRF bursaries: The National Research Foundation (NRF) offers a wide range of opportunities in terms of bursaries and fellowships to students pursuing postgraduate studies. External bursaries portal: The Bursaries South Africa website provides a comprehensive list of bursaries in South Africa.