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MSc Business Psychology with Human Resource Management

Heriot-Watt University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Edinburgh Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Heriot-Watt University's Masters degree in Business Psychology is the most established of its kind in Europe. In this programme, the MSc's core modules are blended with the expertise of our respected academics from the field of Human Resource Management.

Heriot-Watt University's masters degree in business psychology is the most established of its kind in Europe.

This degree blends our world-class teaching in business psychology with our expertise in human resource management to create a specialist programme that will develop a range of skills which are highly desirable to employers. Our psychology graduates often build extremely rewarding careers in human resource management within a range of industries.

By viewing the workplace through a psychological perspective and by developing analytical, critical thinking and reflection skills, youll learn to recognise and improve seemingly intangible aspects of the workplace which, when appropriately managed, can directly improve performance, in areas such as:

  • Job satisfaction
  • Well-being
  • Leadership
  • Organisational commitment
  • Organisational culture
  • Performance and productivity

Throughout the Business Psychology with Human Resource Management programme, youll develop a critical understanding of the boundaries, terminology, concepts and conventions of business psychology and human resource management. Our degree programme provides sufficient coverage of business psychology to enable you to proceed to professional careers in private, public and third-sector organisations.

Recent developments in research inform this degree and youll gain professional, transferable skills and knowledge to succeed in a career after graduation. The range of courses, including a dissertation, provides you with the flexibility to pursue your interests either as a practitioner or researcher.

Youll develop numeracy and ICT skills using statistics software packages and by conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis. Youll also be able to develop communication skills through coursework and group discussions/presentations.

Youll learn key skills that can be applied in the workplace through various wider roles such as management, consultancy and HR.

Our MSc Business Psychology with Human Resource Management degree is taught by experienced, leading academics who, in many cases, have published the research which shapes their disciplines and written the books which will guide your learning. Many academics balance teaching time with continued professional practice as translators, interpreters, practitioner psychologists, tax and finance specialists and management consultants. They bring real-world experience to the classroom.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 21,192per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH14 4AS, Scotland

One of Scotland's most international universities. With five global campuses, you'll join over 27,000 students and an alumni network of 159,000 in 190 nations.
Global companies actively seek out Heriot-Watt graduates due to the nature of the university's research-informed education.
Opportunities to transfer seamlessly between campuses in Dubai, Malaysia and Scotland through the university's 'Go Global' scheme.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    36th out of 122 5

    61st out of 118 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    174 79%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    53rd

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    81st

    36
  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    170 80%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    70th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    101st

    9

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