This course is designed for people working in organisations who wish to learn the theory and skills of applying psychology to organisations and work.
Start Date:
January 2022
September 2022
Duration:
January start: 16 months, January 2022 - April 2023 (full-time only)
September start: 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time)
Degree Type:
MSc
Number of credits:
180 credits at Level 7
Faculty:
Entry Requirements
Specific entry requirements
Minimum 2.2 honours degree in Psychology, Business Management or Human Resource Management.
Please note: those entering with a psychology degree recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC), will be able to use credits obtained from this programme to apply to do the Stage 2 Qualification in Occupational Psychology and apply for Chartership status with the BPS after completing the course.
Postgraduate and Doctoral open evening
Wednesday 3 November 2021, 5–7.30pm
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Why this course
Train to become a qualified BPS Test User, which will enable you to assess ability and personality in occupational settings.
Learn how to become an independent consultant, and apply the consultancy cycle in your practice.
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this programme can be a step towards becoming either a Chartered Occupational Psychologist or Business Psychologist.
Course and Module Details
Overview:
This MSc is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This programme can be a step towards becoming either a chartered occupational psychologist or business psychologist.
This ‘hybrid’ programme is both scientific and evidence-informed, skill-based and practical, and will teach you how to become practitioners and consultants.
If you have a keen interest in understanding how psychology can be applied to work and business, such as management consultants, executive coaches, HR practitioners, career advisors, business executives, and proprietors, then this MSc in Occupational and Business Psychology is for you.
You will cover the theoretical areas specified by the Division of Occupational Psychology of the British Psychological Society as a necessary basis for occupational psychology Chartership. In addition, you will be introduced to practical and professional issues in occupational and business psychology throughout the programme, with ‘organisational visits’ and a specific assessed component entitled ’Evidence Informed Practice’.
This course is designed for people working in organisations who wish to learn the theory and skills of applying psychology to organisations and work. This programme is most appropriate professional training for those wishing to apply the science of psychology to business and occupational settings, while retaining the academic rigours of a Masters-level programme. Roehampton is also in the process of seeking accreditation for the Association of Business Psychology.
Modules
Fees & Funding
£8,427 (2021; full-time UK)
£471 per ten credits (2021; part-time UK)
Scholarships and funding (UK)
£8,427 (2021; full-time EU)
£471 per ten credits (2021; part-time EU)
Further information on EU fees and scholarships
£15,352 (2021; full-time International)
£853 per ten credits (2021; part-time International)
International scholarships
*Year 1 fees, see links above for more information
Career Options
On completion of your learning journey, you will be a practitioner-ready graduate with a range of skills to apply psychology to business and occupational settings. Alternatively, some graduates may prefer to work within the context of human resources, as a Career/Executive Coach, or as Qualified BPS Test User: ability and personality.
How to apply
Postgraduate programmes
You can apply to us now for any postgraduate degree starting in 2021.
All postgraduate taught applications can be made via our online application form.
- Check our application deadlines
- View our entry requirements for postgraduate programmes
- View our general entry criteria and application FAQs
If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.
International students
Please note that most international applicants have to pay a deposit before securing their place.
- See our Finance pages for more details
Postgraduate application process FAQs
How do I apply?
To apply, you need to complete our online application form.
Do I need to complete all of my online application at once?
No, you can save and revisit your application form and can contact us directly at any time if you need advice or assistance.
What are the entry criteria and fees?
We have general entry requirements for postgraduate courses. Many of our courses also have specific entry requirements. You can find details of these, and the fees for individual courses, on our postgraduate course pages.
What is the deadline for postgraduate applications?
If you are a prospective postgraduate student who has home fee status, then you can apply close to the start of the course of study. However, if you have international fee status and require a Tier 4 Visa, then you will normally need to apply much earlier. Please see our application deadlines for postgraduate study.
We encourage all students to apply as early as possible, as some programmes have limited numbers.
Does Roehampton offer financial support for postgraduates?
Yes, we offer a range of scholarships, alongside support on managing your finances while you are with us.
You can find more information on our postgraduate home and postgraduate international financial support pages. There are also other sources of external funding for international students available.
Do you offer student accommodation for postgraduates?
Yes, we have a wide range of high quality and competitively priced on-campus student residences. We are able to offer quiet rooms and can adjust for those with specific access needs.
Find out more on our accommodation pages.