MCom Industrial Psychology (Research) at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The research MCom with specialisation in Industrial Psychology (plan BC680031, 180 credits) is a research-based master's degree completed through a dissertation or two interrelated publishable articles. It does not prepare students for HPCSA registration as industrial psychologists; the Master of Industrial Psychology serves that purpose.

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

What you will study

A 180-credit master's dissertation (EDIP8900) furnishing proof that the student can produce scientific research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MCom Industrial Psychology (Research): a relevant Bachelor Honours qualification in Industrial Psychology (or equivalent NQF level 8) with an average of at least 65% and at least 65% for the honours research report or mini-dissertation. Admission is subject to approval by the departmental chair and departmental selection committee, and a research proposal. Apply before registration.

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.

Master's applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

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

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