What is an Industrial Psychology?
Industrial and organizational psychology “focuses the lens of psychological science on a key aspect of human life, namely, their work lives.
In general, the goals of I-O psychology are to better understand and optimize the effectiveness, health, and well-being of both individuals and organizations.”
Where Can I Study Industrial Psychology In South Africa
Industrial Psychology
| University | Area | Accredited Program |
|---|---|---|
| University of Johannesburg | Johannesburg | MA Industrial Psychology |
| University of Kwazulu Natal | Durban | MA Industrial Psychology |
| University of Pretoria | Pretoria | MA Industrial Psychology |
| University of the Western Cape | Cape Town | MA Industrial Psychology |
How to qualify as an industrial psychologist in South Africa?
How to become an industrial psychologist
- An Honours degree in industrial psychology.
- A directed Master’s degree program in psychology approved by the HPCSA.
- Successful completion of a full-time approved internship of 12 months duration.
What subjects do you need to study Industrial Psychology?
Core subjects
- Introduction to Industrial Psychology.
- Occupational Health and Ergonomics.
- Personnel Psychology.
- Career Psychology.
- Organizational Psychology.
- Psychometrics.
- Research Methodology.
How many years does it take to study psychology in South Africa?
THREE years are required for a bachelor’s degree, ONE year is required to complete an honors degree, and TWO years are required for the Master’s in Clinical, Counselling, and Research Psychology degrees (one year of coursework and one-year internship).
How difficult is it to get into Master’s for psychology in South Africa?
Perhaps it is because it is such a highly competitive degree. In South Africa, most universities enroll around 300 students for first-year psychology courses. Of those, only around 50 get selected into honors and only 8 for clinical masters.
How do you qualify for a Masters in Industrial Psychology in South Africa?
Admission Requirements
Students who have an Honours qualification in Industrial Psychology (NQF level 8), with an average of 65% for the Honours program, and who have passed a module in Research Methodology at the NQF level 8, are eligible to apply for the Master’s in Industrial Psychology.