Introduction:
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), our MSc Occupational Psychology course is targeted at high calibre psychology graduates who are intending to pursue a career in occupational psychology in its various guises and other associated careers.
Our aim is to support each student (under appropriate supervision) to be well prepared to become a practitioner-in-training, prepared to manage the unique challenges and opportunities presented by applying the principles and practice of occupational psychology in work-place settings by:
- Applying the science of psychology to people at work, using an evidence base for workplace interventions
- Using a range of tools and techniques to develop organisational effectiveness and job satisfaction for individuals
- Developing their own reflective practice, using an awareness their own experiences to inform and develop their professional and practice knowledge and skills
- Preparing for the demands of further training in OP via the BPS Level 2 Qualification ultimately leading to Chartership
Course accreditation
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Careers and employability
Your future career
Occupational Psychologists aim to increase the effectiveness of organisations and improve the job satisfaction of individuals. By completing the Course you will have completed the Stage 1 training required by the British Psychological Society to enable you to move on as a Practitioner-in-Training and Stage 2 of the Society’s Qualification in Occupational Psychology.
Throughout the course, you’ll be supported in your development by professional specialists as well as the University’s Employability Teams.
As a graduate of MSc Occupational Psychology you will be well equipped to apply your knowledge and skills to a range of career options. Occupational Psychology is broader in scope and less formalised than many areas of psychology and touches of diverse fields including ergonomics, HR management and consultancy. The knowledge you gain and the skills you learn will enable you to critically appraise organisational practice at all levels and your practical experience will be the foundation for development of core analytical and employability skills such as team-working and effective communication.
What you’ll study
This course will provide you with the foundations for the next stage of your academic and professional development, and a solid framework for a professional career in Occupational Psychology or allied professions.
You will develop your knowledge of Occupational Psychology theory and practice, and explore ethical, cultural and practical issues associated with psychology in the workplace. As part of the course, you will complete (under supervision) an independent work-related research project.
Term OneIn term one you’ll be studying three 20 credit modules:
- Understanding Organisations: Work Design, Organisational Change and Development
- Research in Organisations
- Organisational Practice: Leadership, Engagement & Motivation
Term Two
In Term Two, you will study three more (20 credit) modules and begin work on your own independent research project. The three modules are:
- Psychological Assessment at Work
- Learning, Training & Development
- Work and Wellbeing
Term Three is given over entirely to your own independent research project where you’ll be supported by your research supervisor in demonstrating your knowledge and skill of the applied research process by developing your own research project to apply to a real-world work-related problem or issue.
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