Contemporary Organisational Psychology

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 5025
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Course ID
204635
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Psychology
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Jaime Auton
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course will cover advanced topics relevant to organisational psychology, the role of the organisational psychologist, assessment in practice, organisational change, and contemporary practice. On completion of this course students will have an understanding of issues relevant to the role of the organisational psychologist, assessment in practice, a knowledge and understanding of organisational change, and organisational theories and contemporary practice.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary organisational psychology topics.
  • Demonstrate knowledge relevant to theories and models of human factors and human performance.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and skills in professional oral communication.
  • Demonstrate the ability to conduct an initial coaching session using basic coaching techniques.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of continuing professional development requirements of registered psychologists.
  • Demonstrate the ability to develop a continuing professional development learning plan.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 55686
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of PSYC5021 Evidence-based Practice (Organisational and Human Factors)/PSYC5041 Professional Practice (Psychology)

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed PSYCHOL7335 Contemporary Organisational Psychology at the University of Adelaide

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course