MSc Business Psychology
MSc Business Psychology
The MSc in Business Psychology program is intended for recent graduates and working professionals who want to gain knowledge in Occupational Psychology. It gives you the competitive edge required to close gaps in the market and prepares you to fulfill the increasing demand for business psychology-trained professionals in both the public and private sectors.
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Course Overview
What you’ll learn
This course gives a solid foundation in research, theory, and practice in business psychology by covering key aspects of the field. You will acquire the highly sought-after capacity to address modern business challenges like enhancing employee performance and well-being and managing organizational change, as well as to enhance business operations at the individual, team, and organizational levels. Upon completion of the course, you will possess the essential practical abilities required to effectively utilize psychology in your present or future positions.
Graduate career avenues
Chartered Occupational Psychologist (BPS accreditation)
The first step of the two-stage process to become a Chartered Occupational Psychologist is fulfilled by this course, which has been recognized by the British Psychological Society (BPS). The second phase of the MSc program entails supervised practice under the direction of a certified supervisor. You can find more information on the BPS website.
Certified Business Psychologist (ABP accreditation)
Because the Association for Business Psychology (ABP) has accredited the course, graduates will be able to use the ABP Certified Business Psychologist credential. The ‘Business Psychologist’ position can be attained by ABP members through this certification. See the ABP website for further details.
Alternative career pathways
Graduates with business psychology expertise are highly sought after by a variety of organizations, offering prospects in areas including employee welfare, leadership development, recruiting and selection, consulting, and, with the right instruction, the administration and interpretation of psychometric tests. With the skills you gain from our curriculum, you can pursue a variety of professional opportunities.
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Study level
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Postgraduate
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Duration
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1 year
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Award
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Master's
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Location
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Online
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Course details and modules
You will investigate the business environment in each module to cultivate a critical comprehension of organisational concerns, ethical challenges, and potential avenues for future research. We’ll dive into the latest developments in workplace psychology, including leadership, development, assessments, and organizational culture.
Essential practitioner skills including the consultation cycle, drafting reports, and locating pertinent data will be taught to you. We’ll stress the value of psychological testing, which makes it easier to compare things objectively, pinpoints areas in need of training, and fosters both individual and organizational development. These are vital tools in today’s business environment, when diversity, talent acquisition, and management are top priorities.
Among the many interesting modules you will learn in this course are:
Essential practitioner skills including the consultation cycle, drafting reports, and locating pertinent data will be taught to you. We’ll stress the value of psychological testing, which makes it easier to compare things objectively, pinpoints areas in need of training, and fosters both individual and organizational development. These are vital tools in today’s business environment, when diversity, talent acquisition, and management are top priorities.
Among the many interesting modules you will learn in this course are:
MSc Business Psychology
Coaching & Mentoring
Analyze distinctive coaching ideas and models, taking into account difficulties and moral issues. Through optional coaching activities, which offer a taste of coaching’s advantages and the chance to serve as a “coach for a day” under supervision, you can get useful insights.
Leadership, Motivation & Engagement
Examine good leadership practices and how business psychologists can help create strategic leaders who inspire and drive their people. Subjects covered include managing diverse international teams, encouraging inclusive workplace cultures, and the effects of changing work settings.
Health and Well-Being at Work
Examine the business case for employee well-being, taking into account typical workplace issues including stress and sedentary behavior. Learn about the most recent theories, variables, and interventions aimed at improving workplace well-being for individuals, teams, leaders, and organizations.
Modules
- Psychological Assessment at Work (20 credits)
- Advanced Research Methods (20 credits)
- Learning, Training & Development (20 credits)
- Coaching & Mentoring (20 credits)
- Leadership, Motivation & Engagement (20 credits)
- Health and Well-being at Work (20 credits)
- Work Design, Organisational Change and Development (20 credits)
- Business Psychology Research Project (40 credits)
Unparalleled support for your psychology degree studies
Alongside the extensive support available to all students, our MSc Business Psychology course features its own personalised support system to help you succeed with your studies.
We go above and beyond to provide you with the resources and opportunities you’ll need to study with confidence and take pride in your personal development. Take a look at the support resources you’ll have access to as an psychology student:
We go above and beyond to provide you with the resources and opportunities you’ll need to study with confidence and take pride in your personal development. Take a look at the support resources you’ll have access to as an psychology student:
- Study skills workshops to support you on your academic journey and help you achieve your goals.
- Virtual coffee mornings, online office hours, and drop-in sessions to discuss your coursework with your tutors.
- Quarterly student-lecturer feedback events that give you the chance to co-create your learning experience.
- Annual student conferences to showcase your work and make valuable professional connections.
- Annual employability event held virtually so all can attend, with over 40 guest speakers from diverse branches of psychology.
- BPS membership, giving you access to a wealth of valuable resources for learning and networking.
Assessments
Authentic assessments, no exams
In contrast to more conventional degrees, this course won’t need you to take any tests. Rather, a variety of genuine tests have been created to assist you in applying what you’ve learned to actual business psychology situations as well as potential organizational difficulties in your future position. Among our practice-based evaluations are:
– Consultancy reports
– Presentations
– Case studies
– Intervention design
– A Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental (PESTLE) analysis
– Empirical research project
– Consultancy reports
– Presentations
– Case studies
– Intervention design
– A Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental (PESTLE) analysis
– Empirical research project
Business psychology research project
The course concludes in an individual research project that will help you develop career-building skills by examining a significant business psychology issue. Throughout the project, seasoned business and occupational psychologists will provide you with guidance.
Digital Backpack
You will have access to your Digital Backpack, a collection of digital tools we’ve put together to help you succeed during your time studying with us, as soon as you enroll in our MSc Business Psychology program.
Throughout your course, you will have access to the following digital resources:
Throughout your course, you will have access to the following digital resources:
- Office 365 subscription
- Integrated zoom video conferencing
- Careers support available, your careers platform, to help you throughout your career journey whether you are a Career Starter, Changer or Developer
- Free online access to our Library Portal, which includes thousands of eBooks and journals, as well as industry databases which we’ve carefully hand-picked to support your studies – all yours for free while you study with us
- Subscription to Togetherall for an abundance of mental health support
Entry requirements
Applications are reviewed on an individual basis. We would be pleased to talk about your application if you have a lot of job experience, credentials from other education programs, or a degree or certification that isn’t directly related to this degree.
What do you need to study with us?
Our goal is to ensure that you can join us from anywhere in order to make learning as accessible as possible.
We don’t have many requirements because of this. All you need is a laptop or PC with a strong, steady internet connection (we suggest one running the most recent version of Windows). With just one tool, you’ll be able to efficiently collaborate with other students, create assignments, take notes, and access learning resources, guidance, and support.
Wherever you want to study, we’ll help you get access to the resources you require, including help acquiring any software you require to pass the course.
We don’t have many requirements because of this. All you need is a laptop or PC with a strong, steady internet connection (we suggest one running the most recent version of Windows). With just one tool, you’ll be able to efficiently collaborate with other students, create assignments, take notes, and access learning resources, guidance, and support.
Wherever you want to study, we’ll help you get access to the resources you require, including help acquiring any software you require to pass the course.
Eligibility
To be eligible for our MSc Business Psychology, you should normally have:
- A least second-class (2.2) UK honors degree, or its equivalent, in a psychology, social science, or business-related discipline (this must be a BPS-accredited undergraduate psychology degree if you wish to go to Stage 2 training in occupational psychology)
- Professional job experience relevant to business psychology will be taken into consideration on a case-by-case basis in the absence of a UK honours degree.
a math degree or the equivalent of a GCSE with at least a C. - Applicants will be eligible to replace an assessment-free module before the commencement of the course in the event that there is no proof of a GCSE or equivalent in mathematics.
English proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 90; or equivalent.
- Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English can be accepted.
Before you start studying
Although you can read your study materials on a smartphone or tablet, a laptop or computer running the most recent version of Windows and a reliable internet connection are essential for optimizing your learning process.
Career prospects
Together with covering the most recent theoretical, applied, and developing developments in the subject of business psychology, the course will assist you in expanding your knowledge and skill set in this area. You will get the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully use business psychology in a variety of fascinating industries through this.
MSc Business Psychology
What will the MSc Business Psychology do for me?
After completing the course, you’ll have the practical business psychology knowledge and leadership abilities needed to successfully influence positive change at the individual, team, and organizational levels in the workplace. During your education, you will have the excellent chance to:
- Gain in-depth knowledge of business and occupational psychology in a variety of industries.
- Understand the important and strategic role psychology plays in the workplace.
- Develop practical skills in applying appropriate psychological interventions at the individual, team, and organisational levels.
- Gain transferable skills for a range of exciting roles in both the public and private sectors.
What can I do after this course?
Employers now understand the strategic benefit of having workers who are adept at using psychology in the workplace, so when you earn your MSc in Business Psychology, you’ll be prepared to advance in your career. Among the positions you may think about are:
- Occupational Psychologist (after completion of BPS stage 2 chartership under the supervision of an independent BPS approved supervisor)
- Business Psychologist
- Employee or Leader Coach/Mentor
- Workplace Assessment/Training
- Recruitment and Selection
- Business Consultancy
- Business Manager
- HR
