Occupational Psychology

University of Greenwich
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Psychology

About this course

With this MSc in Occupational Psychology, you will develop your understanding of a wide range of domains where psychology impacts the workplace.

As an occupational psychologist you will apply your psychological knowledge, theory and practice to organisational issues in the workplace. You will study how to drive a positive societal change in a professional setting. This Master’s in Occupational Psychology will cover such topics, like diversity training, assessments feature a range of important social themes such as sexism in leadership, workplace racism, corruption, and organisational greenwashing.

Driven by Psychology’s recent move to more open science, the programme will support you to identify, critically engage and synthesise, and apply bodies of evidence in Occupational Psychology. This programme includes a bespoke Evidence-based Practice module designed to enhance your employability and capability of delivering evidence-based practice.

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as constituting Stage 1 towards becoming a Chartered Occupational Psychologist.

What you should know about this course

  • Located at the University's iconic Greenwich Campus, this course is number one in London for graduate prospects (2022 Complete University Guide Annual League Table - Psychology)

  • BPS-recognised best-practices in embedded open science, EDI, critical thinking and evidence-based practice

  • This programme has been designed, written, and delivered using a ‘decolonise the curriculum’ lens

  • Experience a blended delivery approach with online lectures to deliver core content and face-to-face seminars to build experiences of applying understanding

  • BPS commendations for practical assessments, embedded inclusivity and programme leadership
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: London

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1136 Human resource managers and directors
    2229 Therapy professionals
    3572 Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
    3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers
    3574 Other vocational and industrial trainers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology