Think about work and organisations in new ways
Work and Organisational Psychology includes courses from psychology, management, human resources, and employment relations. Look at issues from across these fields, like how to recruit people and support their development at work, and how to create a positive organisational culture.
You’ll learn how to get teams working together, and what makes someone a good leader. You’ll also explore important workplace issues like diversity, equity, inclusion, and unconscious bias.
Choose your study path
Work and Organisational Psychology is a supplementary major, which means you can include it in your degree as a second major alongside another major subject. You cannot take Work and Organisational Psychology as a standalone major subject.
Within the Bachelor of Psychology
You can add Work and Organisational Psychology as an optional second major alongside Psychological Science, which is the required major for a Bachelor of Psychology.
As part of another undergraduate degree
You can also choose Work and Organisational Psychology as a second major in one of our flexible undergraduate degrees, such as the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Commerce.
As a minor subject in other degrees
You can also take Work and Organisational Psychology as a minor subject in most of our Bachelor's degrees.
Degree support and advice
We can help you match your interests and career goals with the right course of study.
If you’re a new student, talk to a Future Student Adviser.
If you’re already studying with us, talk to Tītoko—Student Success.
Study options
Find out how you can study Work and Organisational Psychology at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
If you already have a degree
If you already have a degree, you can study this subject without having to complete a three-year qualification.
Future careers
With Work and Organisational Psychology, you’ll have a solid understanding of people dynamics in the workplace. You’ll be well prepared for careers in:
- human resources
- organisational development
- change management
- training and development
- occupational health and wellbeing
- talent management.
More career information
Find out more about careers in psychology or human resource management, including roles and career pathways, and how to build relevant skills and make career connections while studying.
Scholarships
You may be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies.
We have first-year and school-leaver scholarships available, as well as specialised scholarships for different groups and subject areas. If nothing fits right now, something may suit you later.
We encourage you to apply. It's a straightforward process, and it could make a real difference.
Scholarships for teachers
TeachNZ offers scholarships if you enrol in an approved undergraduate or graduate teaching course.
Scholarships for Psychology
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The fund, which was established at the time of the renovation of the C3 lecture theatre, is to assist a second-year student from any faculty in their studies at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
Scholarships for international students
We are currently offering a NZ$15,000 VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship to all eligible international students enrolling in a Bachelor’s degree.
Your scholarship will be processed automatically when your programme application is accepted, and the amount will be deducted from your tuition fees.
We also offer specialised scholarships for different groups and subject areas. If nothing fits right now, something may suit you later.
We encourage you to apply. It's a straightforward process, and it could make a real difference.
Scholarships for teachers
TeachNZ offers scholarships if you enrol in an approved undergraduate or graduate teaching course.
Scholarships for Psychology
There could be a scholarship for your qualification, subject area, background, or situation.
Postgraduate study
Work and Organisational Psychology provides an ideal foundation for postgraduate study in:
- Management
- Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
Get help to manage your finances
We can help you:
- budget your money
- manage your student loan or allowance
- work out your accommodation payment schedule.
If you're facing financial difficulties, we can help you apply for the Hardship Fund.
You may be eligible for government or community support, too.
Wellington Global Exchange
If you're a current student at Victoria University of Wellington, you can complete part of your degree overseas. Choose from our 140 partner universities worldwide.
Study Abroad and Exchange Programme
If you're an overseas student, you can spend a trimester or a year at Victoria University of Wellington. You'll earn credits at your home university while you study here.