Program Overview

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Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychometry

The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychometry aims to provide learners with a high level of theoretical engagement, intellectual independence, and specialist skills basis on the complexities of the ethical and professional practice of psychometry. The focus is on psychometry practice as applied in diverse South African-based client socio-cultural contexts, and educational, organisational and community settings.

Qualification Details

• Qualification code: 90185
• NQF level: 8
• Total credits: 120
• SAQA ID: Not specified
• APS/AS: 65

Purpose Statement

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners for specialist knowledge and advanced scholarship in the broader field of psychology, including industrial and organisational psychology, and postgraduate research studies. Upon completion of this qualification, qualifying learners will be able to demonstrate and take full responsibility for their work, decision making, and use of resources that make meaningful contributions as a professional.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

• Apply psychometrists to clients, organisations, and communities through their competencies in, and services of psychometry.
• Apply ethical and good practice under different levels of supervision in the use of psychometric tests.
• Communicate and report on test results, psychological assessments relating to a group, and individually administered tests.
• Assess and contribute to the development of psychometric tests and other assessment devices or techniques in the South African context.
• Evaluate and apply specialist knowledge and skills within the boundaries of the scope of practice for psychometry.

Registration Requirements

• Applicants may only register if they have received an offer of placement from Unisa and have accepted the offer online.
• Re-registering students may register for the 2026 academic year once the registration period opens.

Module Information

The following modules are part of the curriculum:

• HMEMS80 - Research Methodology
• IOP4801 - Psychological Assessment and Psychometrics: Theory, Science and Practice
• IOP4802 - Career Psychology and Counselling Skills
• IOP4803 - Personality and Organisational Psychology
• IOP4804 - Research Project in Wellness
• IOP4805 - Practicum (Workplace Experiential Learning) in Applied Psychometry

Co-requisite and Pre-requisite Modules

• Module A is a co-requisite for Module B if you want to register for Module B but have not yet passed Module A.
• Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B if you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.

Maximum Number of Credits

You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits per academic year and/or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.

Time Consideration

You need to take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. Approximately 6 to 8 hours per week are needed for semester modules, and 4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.

Examination Timetable and Transitional Arrangements

Information on the examination timetable and transitional arrangements is available but not specified in the provided context.

Curriculum

The curriculum for this qualification includes the specified modules, each with its own pre-requisites, co-requisites, or recommendations. Learners must select modules according to these requirements and within the allowed maximum number of credits per semester or academic year.