Work and Organisational Psychology MSc/PGDip

During this course, you will learn how to apply psychology to the workplace to improve the performance of organisations and individuals.

Overview

This programme provides you with:

• a broad knowledge of work and organisational psychology as a professional discipline; the key theoretical and research models used within work and organisational psychology; and the role of the work and organisational psychologist as educator, researcher and practitioner
• the skills to evaluate critically and appraise theories and research within work and organisational psychology
• the knowledge of the main areas of work and organisational psychology
• a grounding in research skills appropriate to future work in an organisational settings
• a grounding in the social, organisational and consulting skills required in practice
• a grounding in the application skills required for both research and professional practice in the core areas of work and organisational psychology
• the skills to design and conduct independent research within organisational context

Assessment

Assessment is also undertaken by a variety of means, including examinations, essays, dissertations and field-based project work. On some occasions, students might be asked to make individual or group-based presentations in seminars and workshops. Although not formally assessed, these presentations are an essential opportunity for students to demonstrate knowledge of the topic and important transferable skills, eg presentation skills.

Careers

This course offers a potential platform for careers in occupational psychology, management, consulting, HR, research and academia.

Students can also exit with PGDip award.