ObjectivesOne of the most respected courses in occupational psychology in Britain, this course is approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for accreditation towards chartership in occupational psychology, and students applying must be eligible for BPS Graduate Basis of Registration. The course has been designed to provide you with knowledge of the main areas of occupational psychology, to provide you with good research skills, to cover the relevant social psychological and organisational issues and to introduce the skills required in practice. It has been approved by the Training Committee of the Division of Occupational Psychology (DOP) of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and gives exemption from the Society’s Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Psychology (PCOP). Chartered status in occupational psychology is achieved by demonstrating: Sound knowledge and understanding of the eight core areas of occupational psychology Practical application skills in five of the above areas Competence to practise independently in one of the four fields of practice of occupational psychology. Through our comprehensive programme, which includes workshops on Consultancy Skills and opportunities for Occupational Testing BPS Levels A and B, you will have the facility to develop practical skills fundamental to your future career development. The MSc in Occupational Psychology utilises a range of teaching methods (including seminars, tutorials, workshops, self-managed working groups).
Academic titleMSc Occupational Psychology
Course descriptionKey facts
The MSc in Occupational Psychology is approved by the British Psychological Society for accreditation towards Chartership in Occupational Psychology.
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.
The Institute of Work, Health & Organisations is a recognised centre of excellence for research in work and health psychology. Many of its academic staff hold international reputations for their work
Occupational Psychology (MSc)
Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Course Content
You will be required to study the following core modules in semester one:
Employee Relations and Motivation
Workplace Counselling and Career Development
Core Research methods
Occupational Research methods
You will also be able to choose one of these modules:
Organisations, Stress and Health
Environmental Psychology and Design
Semester two covers the core modules listed below:
Professional Issues in Research and Practice
Organisational Development and Change
Training in Organisations
Analytical Research Methods
Occupational Selection and Assessment
Ergonomics, Work Design, Health and Safety
Consultancy Skills Workshop
Please note that all module details are subject to change.
Over the summer period, you will complete an Applied Research Project (ARP). This final module gives you the opportunity to consolidate your skills and experience, and to explore a topic covered during the course in greater depth. To all intents and purposes, the ARP offers students an important opportunity to deliver a piece of professional applied research.
Course Structure
The MSc in Occupational Psychology is delivered on a full-time basis over one year or part-time over two years. It commences in late September each year.
The course comprises 180 credits, split across 120 credits’ worth of core and optional taught modules and 60 credits for the Applied Research Project.
A variety of teaching methods are used on this course to facilitate learning. These include lectures, seminars, workshops and self-managed learning groups. 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, e.g. presentation skills.