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Master of Organisational Psychology(on-campus)INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS - 2009Course Co-ordinator: Telephone: 9903 2368 The Master of Organisational Psychology (MOP) is studied on campus at Caulfield campus, either full-time (two years) or part-time (four years). It can also be studied by off-campus learning (OCL) (four years part-time) - see the MOP (OCL) web page for course requirements. Note: There is no Off Campus intake for 2009. The MOP program has received full accreditation by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). 1. Course structureThe MOP comprises three components:i. Coursework 50% Course objectives and requirements, and unit descriptions can be found in the Monash Postgraduate Handbook. i) CourseworkMOP5021 Personnel Assessment (ii) PlacementsMOP5041 MOP5042 MOP6021 MOP6022 Placements 1, 2, 3, 4 The aim of placements is to provide students with the opportunity to develop professional competence in a work context. Such competence includes mastery of a number of skills, including the ability to apply one's academic training to practical problems, and the development of a critical appreciation of the roles and functions of psychologists in organisations. Students will undertake 3 different placements each approximately 40 days. The total number of placement days must total 125 days. Students are required to attend placement seminar classes and complete relevant written assignments while doing their placement. iii) ResearchMOP5072 Research Design and Thesis Proposal The aim of this course is to give students an understanding of research design and methodological issues associated with undertaking organisational research. MOP6041, MOP6042 & MOP6062 Minor Thesis, Literature Review and Research Paper Under the supervision of a staff member, students are required to complete, an independent research thesis related to organisational psychology. The thesis consists of two parts: (a) Literature review word length is 4,000 to 5,000 words, and (b) Research paper word length is 5,000 to 7,000 words. Back to Top 2. Admission and enrolment requirementsApplicants for the MOP must have completed an APAC-accredited bachelor's degree with honours in psychology at a minimum of H2A level or equivalent qualification such as a postgraduate diploma (distinction level). Assessment of a student's suitability for the role of organisational psychologist will include an interview and referee reports. Enrolment can be either full time (2 years) or part time (4 years). Preference will be given to full-time students. Students who are working full time must carefully consider the commitment required to pursue a postgraduate degree. We will make every effort to schedule classes back-to-back and in afternoon/evening sessions to assist part time students. However, part-time students should anticipate that this program will require a half time commitment on your part. If you are not prepared to make such a commitment perhaps you should defer application. It is the student's responsibility to meet course requirements. Back to Top 3. FeesMost places in the course will be CSP (Commonwealth Supported Places). A limited number of full-fee places will be available. Information on CSP places. For full-fee places, the expected annual fee for a full-time student in 2009 is ~$18,830, although, this is reviewed annually and may vary slightly. Please note that for future years of your course, Monash University reserves the right to adjust annual tuition fees. However the University undertakes that any adjustment will not exceed 6% per annum and will be applied on the 1st of January each year for that year. From 2006, students enrolled in this course on a full-fee paying basis are eligible to fund part or all of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP. FEE-HELP is a Federal Government loan scheme that provides an interest-free, income-contingent loan facility for eligible students enrolled in fee-paying, postgraduate non-research courses. Students will be sent a FEE-HELP information and application kit with their letter of offer and enrolment details. For more information, contact the Student Services Centre on each campus or visit the Federal Government's 'going to uni' website. . Back to Top 4. Application processInternational applicants are required to apply through Monash International. Please have your qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society prior to applying The Direct Application Form – Graduate/Post-graduate can be downloaded directly or can be obtained by emailing mop.enquiries@med.monash.edu.au or phoning 03 9903 1482. The completed application form, along with original academic transcripts or certified copies of transcripts, evidence of Australian or New Zealand citizenship (copy of birth certificate, passport or Australian citizenship certificate) or residency status, a brief description of your research interests, and contact details for three referees, must be submitted by 31 October, 2008. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE CONSIDERED. Professional Referee's ReportsApplicants must send an academic referee report pro forma to two psychologists (one being their fourth year supervisor) who can assess the applicant's suitability to study in this course. A third referee report form should be sent to a professional/personal referee.
InterviewsApplicants who are short-listed will be required to attend an interview during the week of 1st - 5th December 2008. Back to Top 5. Further informationAssoc. Prof. Sally Carless Phone (03) 9903 2368 or Mrs Lisa Blair - Postgraduate Coursework Phone (03) 9903 1482 Back to Top |