Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology

About the course

UWA’s Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology is a postgraduate qualification focused on applying psychology to workplaces. You’ll develop skills to assess and improve employee wellbeing, selection and performance, leadership, and organisational culture, using evidence-based methods and ethical practice. The course prepares you for professional work with businesses and other organisations in industrial and organisational psychology at Master coursework level.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles applying psychology to work and organisational settings, such as organisational/industrial psychologist (where eligible), people and culture/HR consultant, talent assessment and selection specialist, organisational development adviser, leadership and training consultant, and workplace wellbeing practitioner. Opportunities span private consulting, government, health and community organisations, and large employers. This is a Master coursework pathway in Psychology focused on industrial and organisational practice.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)