Organisational Psychology

University of Manchester
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Psychology

About this course

This advanced course gives you a route into occupational psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Take the psychological principles and theories you learned in your graduate degree and apply them to the world of work.

  • Build theoretical understanding and research skills required by the Division of Occupational Psychology of the BPS in the following seven areas:

    1.Psychological Assessment at Work 2.Learning, Training and Development 3.Leadership, Engagement and Motivation 4.Well-being and Work 5.Work Design, Organisational Change and Development 6.Research Design, Advanced Data Gathering and Analytical Techniques 7.Applying Psychology to Work and Organisations

  • BPS Occupational Test User (Level A and B) training included in the tuition fees

  • Prepare for a career as an internal consultant in large commercial or industrial organisation, the Police or the NHS, or as a management consultant.

    The course runs over one year and comprises two taught semesters plus a research dissertation. The taught modules use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, group work, case studies and practical exercises, and are assessed using a range of techniques, including examinations, essays, applied coursework and presentations.

    • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

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    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

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

    Offered by

    University of Manchester

    Manchester

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