Only organisational psychology course in Victoria
Strong professional placement partnerships
#2 Victorian university for psychology
Why choose psychology (organisational) at Deakin
Help create healthier, more effective workplaces through evidence-based organisational psychology practice. The Master of Psychology (Organisational) develops advanced capabilities in leadership, workplace wellbeing, organisational change and psychological assessment while preparing you for professional practice as a registered psychologist.
Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), the course provides the qualifications required to apply for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). This course also provides a pathway into the organisational psychology registrar program to gain an area of practice endorsement with the PsyBA.
You will develop capabilities in organisational assessment, organisational change, leadership coaching, occupational health and wellbeing, training, evaluation, and evidence-based interventions, grounded in ethical, culturally responsive, and evidence-based practice. You will strengthen your understanding of professional psychology while learning to apply psychological principles to improve individual, team, and organisational functioning.
Professional placements provide opportunities to apply your skills in workplace settings while building industry experience and professional networks. As the only organisational psychology course delivered in Victoria, the program prepares you for careers supporting individuals, teams and organisations through evidence-based organisational practice.
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Prepare for professional practice
Build advanced capabilities in workplace wellbeing, leadership, organisational change and assessment through APAC-accredited training.
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In-demand psychology field
Graduate with specialised expertise in a highly sought-after area of psychology practice when you study Victoria’s only organisational psychology course.
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Build practical skills
Strengthen capabilities in organisational analysis, facilitation, coaching and intervention strategies across diverse workplace settings.
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Apply your skills professionally
Build industry experience and professional networks through placements embedded throughout the degree.
Connected to industry
Deakin’s strong industry connections help shape your learning. Build practical experience in real workplace contexts through work-integrated learning, mentoring and networking opportunities. Industry advisory boards also help shape our degrees, which means what you study is current, relevant and aligned to what your future employers need.
Deakin puts employability first
Career outcomes
On graduation, you can apply for general registration as a psychologist and work in organisational psychology, or continue supervised practice towards endorsement in organisational psychology.
Organisational psychologist
Apply psychology to improve workplace performance and wellbeing. Organisational psychologists work with individuals, teams and leaders across areas such as selection, engagement, change and organisational design.
- $113k
Typical annual salary in Australia
- 16.8%
Projected job growth in 5 years
- 4.3/5
Job satisfaction
Human resources adviser
Support workplace performance and employee experience across recruitment, development, engagement and performance, using people insights to help organisations achieve their goals.
- $100k
Typical annual salary in Australia
- 7.4%
Projected job growth in 5 years
Professional areas
- Organisational development
- Change management
- Recruitment and employee selection
- Learning and development
- Workplace wellbeing
- Leadership and team development
Key dates
Direct applications
Trimester 1 2027 applications close 25 October 2026
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What will I study in the Master of Psychology (Organisational)?
Develop advanced capabilities through coursework, research and professional placement. Build expertise in ethical and culturally responsive practice in areas such as workplace wellbeing and change, leadership, psychological assessment, development and evidence-based intervention while preparing for professional practice and general registration as a psychologist.
Build foundations in organisational psychology practice
Develop organisational psychology expertise
Explore organisational psychology frameworks, workplace assessment methods and professional practice while building your understanding of organisational behaviour and evidence-based workplace strategies for supporting people, teams and workplaces.
Build organisational analysis and facilitation skills
Strengthen capabilities in organisational assessment, diagnosing workplace issues, interpreting evidence, facilitation, training and evaluation through applied and workplace-focused learning.
Begin professional placement and research training
Undertake your first organisational placement while developing applied research and analytical skills through your research thesis.
Apply advanced organisational psychology capabilities
Build organisational development and intervention skills
Develop advanced skills in the areas of organisational change, occupational health and wellbeing, leadership and evidence-based interventions for individuals, teams and organisations across diverse workplace settings.
Undertake professional organisational placements
Apply your skills through placements that strengthen your professional experience, workplace consulting capabilities and industry networks.
Complete an independent organisational psychology research thesis
Conduct applied research that contributes to evidence-based organisational psychology practice and workplace outcomes.
Course structure
To complete the Master of Psychology (Organisational), you must pass 16 credit points.
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Are you a current student? For course information that applies to the year you started your degree, visit the handbook.
All students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements
Units
Year 1 Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Year 2 - Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Consistent with a developmental approach, there is a prescribed sequence for coursework and placement units such that successful completion of earlier units is required to enrol in later units. Specific information regarding pre-requisites are described in the individual Unit Guides.
Professional recognition
The Master of Psychology (Organisational) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
It is a postgraduate program of study for the purpose of obtaining full registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), and to provide preparation for entry into a registrar program leading to an area of practice endorsement in organisational psychology with the PsyBA.
What to expect while studying
The Masters course is two years of full-time study or its equivalent. However, students should note that delays in either completion of the research thesis or delays in accessing or completing placements may mean that the duration of the course may be extended.
Domestic students enrolled in this postgraduate coursework program may be eligible for student income support through Youth Allowance and Austudy.
Further information can be found at Deakin University's Fees website.
Under the regulations of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009, Master of Psychology students are required to be provisionally registered from the commencement of enrolment and for the duration of enrolment in their degree. This is a mandatory requirement. Students should apply online for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as soon as they have been accepted into the degree.
In accordance with the Department of Justice 2007, Working with Children Act 2005, amended 2017, all students are required to undertake a Working with Children Check at the commencement of their course. Students who fail to obtain a Police Record Check and a Working with Children Check prior to the commencement of clinical placement will not be able to undertake clinical placement and this will impede progress in the course.
In accordance with Department of Human Services policy, all students are required to undertake a Police Record Check prior to clinical placements in each calendar year of their course.
Students may also be required to declare their immunisation status to satisfy the requirements of health organisations where they will be undertaking their clinical learning experience. A health organisation may refuse to accept a student for placement if the student’s immunisation status is not satisfactory to the health organisation.
As a student in the Faculty of Health you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, practicals, placements and supervision. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
This course includes attendance requirements for key practical, experiential, and placement-related learning activities to support the development of professional psychology competencies. Placement can occur at any time, including during standard holiday breaks. Learn about key dates at Deakin.
The placement program is designed to provide you with exposure to varying organisational problems and experiences. The placements are designed to equip you with a range of professional skills and develop an awareness of professional issues in applied settings. You will be exposed to the workings of different organisations and industries and the types of issues that arise in an organisational psychology setting. You will be involved in placements in different sectors including manufacturing, retail, finance, public service and consultancies. Contracts will be drawn up that will clearly specify the skills to be mastered, your responsibilities and the responsibilities of the placement supervisor/s. Each placement requires the full complement of days to be completed. Unsatisfactory progress in any one placement may result in exclusion from the course.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 1000 hours (approximately 133 days) of professional work experience within an approved organisational setting.
At Deakin, we're committed to ensuring an inclusive environment that supports all students to belong, thrive and succeed. We work closely with students, where needed, to identify potential barriers to participation and where possible, provide tailored support so students can engage with learning and assessment activities.
If you are neurodivergent, have a disability, health condition or mental health condition that may impact your study or participation in university life, and want to know how Deakin could support you, contact our Domestic students (opens in a new window) or International students (opens in a new window) or Disability Resource Centre (opens email client) teams for a collaborative and confidential discussion. This discussion is to support you to make plans for your studies and future career and will not have any bearing on your application to the course.
When can I start?
When you study depends on your course, location and available intakes. Check the table to see when you can start and how study is offered throughout the year.
Your course learning outcomes describe the knowledge, skills and capabilities you’ll develop and be able to demonstrate by the time you graduate. Built into your course through your units and assessments, they provide a clear picture of what you’ll be equipped to know, understand and do – preparing you to apply your learning with confidence beyond university.
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| Apply advanced and integrated theoretical and practical knowledge of organisational psychology, including the ability to identify psychological conditions and psychosocial risks, and critically apply evidence-based frameworks to develop safe, ethical, and effective responses to organisational issues. |
| Meaningfully communicate complex knowledge and ideas to clients, health professionals and other stakeholders that demonstrates sound judgement, adaptability and responsibility in various contexts. |
| Apply advanced skills to select appropriate digital tools to find, use and disseminate information. |
| Identify, analyse, critically evaluate and synthesise complex information, problems, ideas, concepts and theories in the field of organisational psychology. |
| Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts to compare and contrast multiple approaches in problem solving; to select the appropriate methodology and use initiative to solve a range of diverse problems within the field of organisational psychology. |
| Display high level of self-management through reflection, continual improvement and learning, and seeking appropriate supervision that reinforces the importance of responsibility and accountability for professional development. |
| Identify, establish and maintain collaborative professional relationships, demonstrating professionalism, responsibility and accountability, with a wide range of diverse client groups and other professionals. |
| Demonstrate awareness, responsiveness and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, religious, social and political backgrounds in order to enhance professional and ethical practice within diverse social, cultural and environmental contexts including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. |
- Award granted
- Master of Psychology (Organisational)
- Year
2027 course information
- Deakin code
- H752
- Level
- Higher Degree Coursework (Masters and Doctorates)
- Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition
The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9
Fees
Estimated tuition fee
$41,000
for 1 yr full-time - Full-fee paying place
The estimated tuition fee above is based on a typical first-year full-time enrolment of 8 credit points and is provided as a guide only. Your tuition fees are determined by your course and unit enrolment. Your tuition fees will vary depending on your study load, the course duration, and any approved recognition of prior learning. You may also be eligible for a FEE-HELP loan to defer all or part of your tuition fees.
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Scholarships
We want to help you excel at Deakin. Our scholarships recognise your dedication and achievements, providing financial support that can ease the cost of living and studying. With less pressure, you'll have more freedom to focus on what matters most – your education and future success.
Applications for 2027 are open
Ready to take the next step? Apply now to start your journey at Deakin. Places in this course are limited and entry is competitive, so we encourage you to submit your application early.
Key dates
Direct applications
Trimester 1 2027 applications close 25 October 2026
Apply now
Apply direct
Simply create an account in the Deakin Application Portal, enter your personal and educational details, upload your supporting documents and submit your application.
Additional applicant instructions
Please refer to the additional applicant instructions PDF for information before applying.
Recognition of prior learning
We value your previous study and experience. Recognition of prior learning enables you to get credit for what you've already achieved. When you apply, we'll consider your previous study and experience for recognition of prior learning.
Pathways
H752 Master of Psychology (Organisational) is a post graduate course that has no immediate pathway to another Deakin course. Nearly 100% of graduates transition directly to full-time work. A small number of students with the research aptitude and interest enrol in the PhD program.
While not often applied for, Recognition of prior learning is available to applicants already possessing equivalent units from an APAC accredited Master of Psychology (Organisational) or equivalent degree, completed no more than ten years previously, and preferably within the last five years. Whether or not credit is granted will be determined by the equivalency of the content of the completed unit, as well as the equivalence of the applicant’s performance to students who enrol in the Masters program in the usual manner. Students will not be granted credit for previous research experience, including completion of a Masters level thesis or a research higher degree.
Normally such applicants will be required to complete placements and all additional units needed to make the coursework component comparable with that of a Deakin Master of Psychology (Organisational) student. All students are required to complete at least eighteen months of full-time study and a minimum of fifty per cent of the total course content, including the thesis. Applications for advanced standing can be made in writing addressed to the course chair, and including a completed Recognition of prior learning application form, following enrolment and preferably prior to commencement of studies.