MSc Business Psychology

Course description

For students without a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree, this course offers an opportunity to study alongside MSc Organisational Psychology students, and gain a look at the science of how people and groups behave at work. The course builds your theoretical knowledge and research skills used in organisational psychology.

You do not need to be registered with the BPS and BPS Occupational Test User (Level A and B) training included in the tuition fees.

Gain understanding and research skills in the following areas:

• Psychological Assessment at Work
• Learning, Training and Development
• Leadership, Engagement and Motivation
• Well-being and Work
• Work Design, Organisational Change and Development
• Research Design, Advanced Data Gathering and Analytical Techniques
• Applying Psychology to Work and Organisations.

Coursework and assessment

Assessment across the course units varies, and includes a combination of examinations, report, course work, practical assessment and presentations. A dissertation of around 15,000 words is normally undertaken.