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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Organisational Psychology (Taught)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Organisational Psychology (Taught)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $48,622 NZD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    18 months

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

Options
Research

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 01-December-2023 2023-12-01
Fall-March 01-December-2024 2024-12-01

Overview

Master of Organisational Psychology

Gain unique abilities, skills and knowledge to be highly competitive in the professional world of organisational psychology through a combination of research and taught courses. 

In this program at the University of Auckland, you’ll focus on applying the principles of individual, group and organisational behaviour to solve problems at work.

As a MOrgPsych graduate, you’ll be well-prepared for work in industry, consulting and government and to pursue an academic pathway toward a PhD.

 

Programme structure

This programme offers two streams of postgraduate study in organisational psychology. 

The first is a taught stream that includes courses in topics relevant to organisational psychology and a dissertation research project (45 points). 

The second is a research stream that includes courses in topics relevant to organisational psychology and a thesis research project (90 points). 

Both streams will provide students with knowledge and skills relevant to the workplace. The research stream will also allow students to progress to a PhD.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$63,702

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,804
Accommodation 1 bed room $15,080
Tuition 1 person $48,622

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.20 NZD / 1 hour

in New Zealand every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Copy of birth certificate/passport
  • Transcript
  • Official programme completion certificate
  • Mark sheets
  • Relevant course outlines
  • English language proficiency

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
-
listening
21
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English Language Academy pathway programs

You can meet postgraduate English language requirements by successfully completing:

  • The Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP), or
  • The English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS).

The ELA grades shown below are deemed to be equivalent to the following IELTS bands for admissions purposes.

  • IELTS 7.0: A- in FCertEAP or EPPS
  • IELTS 6.5: B- in FCertEAP or EPPS

 

1-To be eligible for FCertEAP, students must: (Course length: 20 weeks)

  • Hold a conditional offer of place from a New Zealand tertiary institution that recognizes FCertEAP.
  • Meet the English Language entry requirements for FCertEAP through one of the below test results (see table).
  • IELTS Indicator can also be accepted during 2022 until further notice.

Minimum Entry Requirements:

 IELTS PTE-ATOEFL iBT
Postgraduate

Overall

Writing

Other bands

5.5

5.5

5.0

42

42

36

70

21

14

2-To be eligible for EPPS, students must: (Course length: 10 weeks)

  • Hold a conditional offer of place from the University of Auckland
  • Meet the IELTS score requirements below based on the score needed for your postgraduate program.
  • IELTS Indicator can also be accepted during 2022 until further notice.

Academic IELTS Score Required 

For Postgraduate Programmes 

7.0 with no band less 

than 6.5

6.5 with no band less 

than 6.0

EPPS IELTS Score Requirements

Overall

Writing

Other bands

6.5

6.5

6.0

6.0

6.0

5.5

PTE Academic Score Requirements

Overall

Writing

Other bands

58

58

50

50

50

42

TOEFL iBT Score Requirements

Overall

Writing

Other bands

90

24

18

80

21

16


Academic background and requirement

Taught 180 points 

You must have:

Completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology, Bachelor of Science with a major in Psychology, Graduate Diploma in Arts in Psychology, Graduate Diploma in Science in Psychology, or Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.00 or higher in 45 points above Stage II in Psychology.

Grade required GPE 5.0 (70-74%)

OR

Completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree or Graduate Diploma from the University of Auckland in a relevant subject area with a Grade Point Average of 5.00 or higher, 75 points above Stage II.

AND

Passed PSYCH 306 Research Methods in Psychology or an approved equivalent.

Note: A relevant subject may be business, education or health sciences.

Career opportunities

  • Director of leadership training
  • Human resources adviser
  • Human resources manager
  • Occupational health director
  • Organisational development specialist
  • Project consultant
  • Project manager
  • Solution consultant

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