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Organizational Studies at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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3Sep
Birkbeck, University of London - September Open Evening
Undergraduate

Course summary

Our new MA Organizational Studies introduces you to a range of contemporary subjects so you can develop your understanding of how organisations function, how people behave within them, and how organisational effectiveness can be improved. Why choose this course?

  • It emphasises time in the classroom with academic experts in the field who draw on original world-leading research to offer you an appreciation of managers, organisations and also what it takes to build your career.
  • This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes you need to make informed decisions about the future direction of your career In a fast-paced, constantly changing and technology-driven world.
  • It offers you a specialised module designed to increase your employability.
  • It is ideal for graduates from a range of disciplines: if your degree is business-related you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills further; if you have a degree in another subject it will allow you to upskill and widen your opportunities in the graduate job market.
What you will learn This course equips you with a broad understanding of organisational studies including:
  • organisational governance and purpose
  • leadership and management
  • legal perspectives on governance
  • corporate responsibility and sustainability
  • institutions, governance and development.
It also includes a compulsory module during the summer specifically designed to improve your employability. This will develop your understanding of how best to present your experiences, qualifications and skills to potential employers and be able deploy a range of skills and attitudes during the interview process. How you will learn You can study this course either full- or part-time. It has classes taking place in the evening consisting of lectures and seminars. Highlights
  • We are a small and friendly team with a close-knit staff and student community.
  • Birkbeck was the first institution in the UK to establish teaching and research in occupational psychology over 60 years ago. We continue to play a distinctive role in British occupational psychology - and, increasingly, within organisational behaviour. We are also established experts in using digital technologies to create and maintain an engaged and supportive learning environment for our students.
Careers and employability On successfully competing this MA Organizational Studies, you will have gained valuable transferable skills, including:
  • working effectively in a team and relationship building
  • communication
  • decision-making
  • critical thinking
  • approaching problems in a systematic way.
You can find graduates from this course following career paths in:
  • organisational development, governance and sustainability
  • leadership and change management
  • human resources
  • consultancy and policy analysis.
We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

Modules

For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.

Assessment method

Assessment depends on the module but usually includes a combination of coursework and examinations.

How to apply

International applicants

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses and foundation programmes to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck.

Entry requirements

At least a second-class honours degree (2:2), or equivalent, in any area of study. We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential.

Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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Organizational Studies at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS