This course is designed for people working in organisations who wish to learn the theory and skills of applying psychology to organisations and work. You will learn how to become an independent consultant, and apply the consultancy cycle in your practice.
Duration
January start: 16 months, January 2022 - April 2023 (full-time only)
September start: 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time)
Number of Credits
180 credits at Level 7
Start date
September 2023
January 2024
Degree Type
MSc
Modules
September 2023 intake
Your on-campus teaching will take place across a maximum of two days a week.
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) and Association for Business Psychology (ABP), this programme can be a step towards becoming either a Chartered Occupational Psychologist or Business Psychologist.
Skills
This MSc is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Association for Business Psychology (ABP).
This ‘hybrid’ programme is both scientific and evidence-informed, skill-based and practical, and will teach you how to become practitioners and consultants.
You will train to become a qualified BPS Test User, which will enable you to assess ability and personality in occupational settings.
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.
An accredited programme
This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Association for Business Psychology (ABP), this programme can be a step towards becoming either a Chartered Occupational Psychologist or Business Psychologist.
How you'll learn
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’.
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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 our careers service supports you
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.
Application Info
How to apply
Postgraduate programmes
You can now apply for any programme for any entry point in 2023.
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 below
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.
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Tuition fees and funding
September 2023 / January 2024 entry tuition fees
Year 1 fees, see links in table below for more information.
2023/24 entry funding
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.
Validation and curriculum review
What is validation?
Validation is a formal process through which the University approves a programme (content, teaching, learning and assessment) as being of appropriate standard and quality. This is a normal process used throughout the university sector.
The University expects to publish details of the validated programme in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.
What is curriculum review?
Curriculum review is the regular and systematic monitoring and reviewing of programmes. It is a normal process in the sector and it is the way by which the university ensures that your course remains up-to-date and relevant. The process may result in changes to the content, structure and/or assessment of the programme.
The University expects to publish details of the re-validated programme by 31 March in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.
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Course Facilities
Counselling Psychology (HCPC approved and BPS accredited)
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