The Bachelor of Arts in Industrial and Organisational Psychology and Labour Relations Management at NWU is a three-year degree offered at the Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses, combining workplace psychology with the legal and practical dimensions of labour relations. Students study employment law, collective bargaining, dispute resolution, and organisational behaviour alongside I/O psychology, equipping them to navigate South Africa's highly regulated and complex labour environment. The degree prepares graduates for careers in HR management, labour relations consulting, and organisational development, where understanding both the psychological and legal dimensions of the employment relationship is essential. It also provides a foundation for postgraduate I/O psychology training towards HPCSA registration.
Mathematics: Level 4 (50-59%) OR Mathematical Literacy: Level 5 (60-69%)
Afrikaans or English: Level 4 (50-59%)
APS: 26
Labour Relations Officer – Manage disciplinary hearings, grievance procedures, and CCMA matters for South African employers in mining, manufacturing, or the public service under the Labour Relations Act.
HR Business Partner – Align people management strategy with business objectives at South African companies, drawing on both I/O psychology and labour law expertise.
Organisational Development Consultant – Facilitate culture change, team effectiveness, and leadership development programmes at South African companies or as an independent OD practitioner.
Trade Union Official – Represent workers’ interests in collective bargaining, wage negotiations, and dispute resolution processes at South African trade unions or employer associations.
Industrial Psychologist (with further study) – Complete postgraduate training and internship to register with the HPCSA as an Industrial Psychologist, unlocking assessment, research, and consulting roles in South Africa.
