ObjectivesEnhance your ability to operate in a virtual environment. Proceed at your own pace, studying at any time of the day or night, 24/7, that suits you. Study anywhere you wish, using a computer connected to the internet: from your home, office, hotel or even while travelling. Experience a rich set of learning materials including a broad mix of delivery media. Benefit from online tutor support if you need help, advice or encouragement. Take part in online self-managed learning groups and work in collaboration with fellow course participants. Enjoy access whenever you wish to us the online information system at the University of Nottingham. This is an internet gateway to resources such as the Library Online Catalogue (where you can search for books, journals and other resources), thousands of electronic journals on a wide range of subjects, and subject resources including databases, bibliographies, web gateways and catalogues. Study whilst maintaining your working commitments. Advance your career and professional development prospects.
Entry requirementsThis course will be of interest to those who want to specialise in the application of psychology to occupational health and safety. Past students have developed careers in education and training, consultancy in occupational health psychology, health and safety management or organisational development, and in research
Academic titleMSc Occupational Health Psychology
Course descriptionKey facts
Each of the courses we offer in Occupational Health Psychology is recognised by the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology and by the Ergonomics Society, and is listed by the US National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.
Teaching within the Institute is informed by current research. We believe that research and teaching should be developed and delivered to help students and staff make a difference in the real world.
In the latest Research Assessment Exercise, the Institute was awarded a 5 (with Nottingham University Business School).
The wider School of Psychology was awarded 24/24 in the latest Teaching Quality Assessment, with a commendation for teaching.
Occupational Health Psychology by e-Learning (MSc)
Duration: 2 to 3 years part-time
Course Content
Over the duration of the course, you will be required to study the following modules:
Introduction to Occupational Health Psychology
Law and Occupational Health Psychology
Organisational Development and Change
Organisations, Stress and Health
Professional Issues in Occupational Health Psychology: Research and Practice
Research Methods in Occupational Health Psychology
Introduction to Health Promotion and Psychology
Minor Dissertation in Occupational Health Psychology
Marketing Occupational Health Programmes
Ergonomics, Work Design, Health and Safety
Risk Assessment for Work Stress
Environmental Psychology and Design
Theories and Methods of Behaviour Change
Major Dissertation in Occupational Health Psychology
Course Structure
The MSc in Occupational Health Psychology by e-Learning is delivered on a part-time basis over two to three years.
The course consists of ten e-learning modules (100 credits), two taught modules (20 credits) and two dissertation modules (60 credits). Therefore, the MSc requires the successful completion of 180 credits.
The course operates within a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) where you can access lectures, support and assessment materials. The VLE offers a virtual common room for discussion groups and tutorials, ensuring all students feel part of an online community of learners that engages frequently and constructively.
Although the course is delivered via the Internet, you will have to travel to Nottingham at the beginning of the course for an Induction Week and in your second year of study. These face-to-face course components will allow students to:
be introduced to the course team, the course’s VLE and course requirements
attend two modules – one introductory to occupational health psychology and one on risk assessment for work stress that are run as intensive two-day workshops
sit the course’s two written examinations
have supervision meetings with your dissertation supervisor.
Modules use virtual discussion groups and tutorials, self-directed study, self-managed learning group tasks, and coursework. Most key references and links to useful websites are available through the course’s VLE. There are online and telephone tutorials as appropriate.
We also offer a Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health Psychology by e-learning, which mirrors the taught component of the MSc but does not include the two Dissertation modules.
It is possible to register for the Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health Psychology by e-learning and transfer on to this MSc course at a later date.
You may also be interested in the MSc or Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health Psychology, both of which are taught at the University.