Undergraduate USA-BEHL3033-2023

Work and Organisational Psychology

Duration

10 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

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Subject details

What you'll learn

By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:

Evaluate significant theoretical ideas in work and organisational psychology.
Analyse practical issues in work and organisational psychology.
Apply advanced knowledge of fundamental research methodologies used in empirical research within the area of work and organisational psychology.
Identify and apply relevant psychological research and theory when solving work and organisational psychology problems.
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of workplace interventions based on the principles of work and organisational psychology.

Topics covered

- You’ll study the following topics:
- Introduction to work and organisational psychology and work stress
- Psychosocial safety climate and the Australian workplace barometer
- Job analysis and work design
- Bullying and harassment
- Motivation and engagement
- Leadership
- Work-life balance
- Psychological assessment at work
- Ethics at work
- Workplace interventions

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This course introduces the area of work and organisational psychology. You’ll learn about the determinants of performance, motivation, and well-being in the workplace, as well as how psychological assessments can be used in the organisations. Discover the career opportunities for work and organisational psychologists.

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Psychology degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.

Assessments

Presentation (25%)
Continuous assessment (30%)
Report (45%)

Textbooks

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