Introduction

Organisational Psychology involves working with organisations to promote healthy and professional environments with respect to ethics, equity, culture, and a sustainable working life.

This Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Psychology (PGDipOrgPsyc) is a great opportunity for those wishing to have a positive impact by working with individuals as well as teams and organisations to become registered psychologists and have a broader impact on human performance and mental health.

See also the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology and the Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology for other opportunities at UC to become a registered psychologist.

Entry requirements

To enrol in the PGDipOrgPsyc, you will need the following:* a 240-point master's degree or PhD in Psychology, with a substantial component or your coursework and research being in organisational psychology

• proof of employment (paid or unpaid) in an organisation relevant to organisational psychology that will allow you to use your role for the internship component of the Diploma, alongside a letter of agreement from your employer
• completed an interview process including official academic records, letters of recommendation, and evidence of relevant experience.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Psychology or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

You can apply online at myUC.

The application process includes an interview, plus the submission of academic records and other evidence of relevant experience, letters of recommendation, and proof of employment with approval from your workplace to carry out your internship.

Contact Te Kura Mahi ā-Hirikapo | School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing for more information and to enrol.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.