Course summary

This BSc Business Psychology combines knowledge at the individual and organisational level on how people work, manage their careers, and the role of individual differences. It provides you with a foundation in introductory business alongside key insights into core areas of organisational psychology. Why choose this course?

• It was developed by the first higher education department in the UK established especially for teaching and research in organisational psychology.

• You will be taught by academic staff who are active researchers delivering specialised modules that develop your knowledge and understanding of the psychology of work.

• This degree is accredited by the Association of Business Psychology, which provides students with opportunities to engage in real-life application of their learning and access to a range of career development events and resources.

• It also offers you the chance to follow a Placement route designed to enhance your career prospects, build your professional networks and apply the knowledge and skills you have gained in a work context.

• Birkbeck established the first department in the UK for teaching and research in organisational psychology more than 60 years ago.

• We have an active programme of research, with particular expertise in organisational psychology and human resource management.

• We are a small and friendly team that fosters a supportive learning environment.

• This degree provides materials and knowledge to enhance or develop your career. Our alumni have gained promotions within their existing job roles, and undertaken career changes, both during and after the degree.

• It is accredited by the Association for Business Psychology (the degree does not lead to Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society).

• written communication skills and project management skills

• team working, time management and writing evidence-based reports

• critical-thinking skills

• an awareness of ethical issues in research and the management of organisational data

• research skills in methodology and analysis

• a broad knowledge of business and organisational psychology

• a foundation in accounting, marketing and microeconomics.

• management and leadership positions

• talent management

• human resources

• marketing

• recruitment coordinator.