University of Johannesburg
Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Psychology
The Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Psychology in Psychology is offered by University of Johannesburg.
Program Length: 2 SEMESTERS.
Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Psychology offered by the University of Johannesburg
PURPOSE
The purpose of this qualification is to combine the science of psychology with practice that focuses on the scientific study of the work place – including both the organisations, their employees and the community. Industrial Psychologists are also scientist practitioners and aim to change behaviour in the work place through utilising scientific methods, tools and intervention in order to maximize employee, organisational and work effectiveness. You will be required to independently conduct a relevant, unique and original research study, to address a specific research problem in the form of a doctoral thesis on an advanced academic level. Finally, the successful synthesis between theory and research findings should result in a significant contribution to the body of knowledge, field of Industrial Psychology, with practical recommendations that are specifically aimed at the research problem addressed.
RULES OF ACCESS
A potential student should possess an appropriate Industrial Psychology Master's degree applicable for access to a PhD degree, with an average of at least 65%. The student must have completed a module in statistical methods or analytical techniques at an undergraduate level (NQF Level 7) and an honours module of Research Methodology (NQF level 8) undertaken as part of a degree. An onlineResearch Methodology module can be arranged by the Department at additional cost. Acceptance is subjected to selection process consisting of selection interviews, psychometric testing and a research proposal exercise.
FULL-TIME CURRICULUM / PART-TIME CURRICULUM
The qualification is to be completed over a minimum period of two years and a maximum period of four years for full time students, and a minimum period of two years and a maximum period of five years for part time students, on an approved topic. The Academic Regulations for doctoral qualifications are also applicable.
