Programme summary for MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology

About the programme

This programme addresses organisational functioning from individual and group perspectives. It examines internal factors such as organisational communication and organisational culture as well as external factors such as the impact of technological change on the wellbeing, motivation and performance of workers. It considers many different types of organisation, asking how the input of all stakeholders can be maximised for both quality of life and productivity.

This programme provides professional training for those wishing to become chartered occupational psychologists, whilst retaining the academic rigours of a master’s degree. Delivered through lectures, visits, guest speakers, experiential learning and individual and group work, the programme offers a strong emphasis both on the development of skills that can be transferred into real-world settings and upon reflective experiential learning.

Programme structure

The full-time route is of one year's duration, taught over one day each week, with six additional specialist workshops throughout the year. The part-time route takes two years and is taught over one afternoon each week, with six additional specialist workshops across the two years. Entry points are in September & February each year.

Career opportunities

The MSc will be used by practising occupational psychologists, HR professionals, teachers and independent consultants, and as an entry criterion for our Doctorate in Occupational Psychology. People who have completed the MSc have gone on to work for many large commercial organisations, some of the world’s leading consultancies, and many different government departments both in the UK and abroad. Other routes include involvement with trades unions, transport companies and charities where project work of an original nature is undertaken.

Support

Contact with all tutors at any time Monday to Friday office hours. Module Tutors, Programme Leader and Dissertation Supervisors each have specific responsibilities. A genuine open door policy.

Admission

Minimum 2:2 Honours in Psychology Degree conferring GBC (formerly known as GBR) status. Work experience is an advantage but not essential.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate matriculation to UK Higher Education postgraduate programmes.

Students that apply to enter stages of the programme may be admitted through normal Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes, or through an approved articulation agreement. Therefore such applicants must be able to demonstrate and evidence that they have the required learning outcomes as listed in the modules for which they are seeking exemption.