BCom Honours Industrial Psychology at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The BCom Honours with specialisation in Industrial Psychology is a full-time postgraduate programme of 160 credits (plan BC660031) and the usual route towards the Master of Industrial Psychology.

Faculty: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences | Department: Industrial Psychology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Modules include Career Psychology, Organisation Psychology, Labour Relations, Human Resource Management, Research Methodology, Psychological Assessment and Measurement, and a Research Report (64 structured credits per semester, 32 research credits in the table).

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Entry requirements

Industrial Psychology (BCom Honours): applicants must already hold, or qualify to obtain, a bachelor's degree before enrolling. They must have passed at least six undergraduate Industrial Psychology modules (or equivalents) with an average of at least 65% and not less than 60% in each module (64 credits at NQF level 5/6 and 32 credits at NQF level 7), with an average of at least 65% for the NQF level 7 modules. Research Methodology (EAHR3724) and Organisational Psychology (EORG3715) are highly recommended. Students not enrolled in the BCom Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology degree must consult the Head of Department or Programme Director on their module sequence. Documents: certified ID/passport, certified degree certificate(s), full academic record(s). Selection process applies.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Postgraduate diploma applications open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August (Economic and Management Sciences); Health Sciences postgraduate diplomas close 30 September for both local and international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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