Bachelor of Arts Honours in Industrial and Organisational Psychology

Qualification Description

Purpose: The purpose of the qualification is to produce graduates who have mastered a systematic and coherent body of knowledge and an understanding of underlying discipline-related theories, concepts, and principles with a view to further their studies in the specialization of choice. Students will have sufficient depth of knowledge and the skills to investigate and manage psychosocial phenomena in the work context. This will provide opportunities for continued growth, postgraduate studies, and for activity in a range of related careers with rewarding and constructive contributions to society. Society will benefit from graduates who are professional and ethical in their roles within the economy and society. Graduates in their indicated scientific fields will widen, increase, and transform the leadership base in South Africa, both for innovation and science-based economic and research development for the education of future generations of Industrial and Organisational Psychologists and labour relations practitioners.

Rationale: South Africa is in many ways still very much a developing country in need of specialists who can focus on the enhancement of the quality of work life of its citizens. This qualification answers to this aim, since the successful completion thereof will enable Industrial and Organisational Psychologists and Labour Relations practitioners to function effectively in their respective roles within industry and business. Furthermore, it provides the necessary Industrial and Organisational and Labour Relations foundation for continuation with a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Honours Degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology.