Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) Adelaide University

Overview

Throughout the Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) course from Adelaide University you’ll explore the dynamics of teamwork and leadership. Acquire evidence-based strategies to promote adaptability and resilience in the workplace. Discover how to motivate employees and gain insights into emerging trends like remote work, diversity and organisational change.  

You’ll develop the skills to contribute across the entire work lifecycle, from recruitment and career development to performance management and leadership. Build your expertise in undertaking psychological assessments and professional practice. 

Graduate ready to make a significant impact – not only within organisations, but on broader societal issues like unemployment, workforce development and economic growth. 

Career opportunities:

Organisational psychologists have the specialised expertise to work in a range of areas, including change management, human resources, human factors, workplace advice and advocacy, consumer behaviour and marketing. 

You may support an organisation through a major restructure, ensuring the transition is as smooth and stress-free for employees as possible. You might become a development coach, helping future leaders build the skills to lead their teams to new heights. Perhaps you’ll become a talent management specialist, assisting big businesses to identify, hire and retain top talent.   

Other areas of employment may include:  

• Coaching, mentoring and career development 
• Consumer behaviour and marketing 
• Human resources  
• Learning and development 
• Occupational health and safety 
• Organisational development 
• Performance management 
• Recruitment  
• Workplace mental health  
• Workforce planning  
• Workplace advice and advocacy 
• Workplace rehabilitation and work cover. 

Upon graduation, you will be eligible for general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. You’ll also be able to undertake a supervised registrar program, which will allow you to gain endorsement by the Psychology Board of Australia as an Organisational Psychologist upon successful completion.