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Occupational and Organizational Psychology at University of Sussex - UCAS

University of Sussex

Degree level: Postgraduate

Occupational and Organizational Psychology (Taught)

Course options

2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Course summary

If you’re interested in how people think and behave at work – and in helping them optimise their wellbeing and performance – this is the course for you. You’ll learn to play a key role in developing knowledge, and to influence best practice and policy in the workplace, both today and in the rapidly changing workplace of the future. Taught by the School of Psychology and the University of Sussex Business School, you’ll gain valuable skills and knowledge in:

  • psychological assessment at work
  • learning, training and development
  • leadership, engagement and motivation
  • wellbeing and work
  • organisational design, change and development.
The course will also cover issues relevant to the future of work, bringing you the latest thinking on a range of topics such as digital connectivity and agile working practices, emotions and wellbeing at work, managing work conflict, relational attachment at work, attitudes to diversity, and modern leadership. Throughout the course, there’s a strong emphasis on issues around equality, diversity and inclusion. Internships You may have the opportunity to secure an internship through our local professional partnerships and professional psychologist mentors, along with applied research project offerings. Accreditation You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School.
  • Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Modules

Full-time and part-time study Choose to study this course full time or part time. As a part-time student, you’ll be taught on one weekday (most terms), or on one and a half weekdays (one term), across the year, to fit around your work commitments. There may be occasional extra sessions offered on top of this. Core modules Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most. Autumn teaching - Assessment and Development at Work - Leadership Engagement and Motivation - Research Methods - Sussex Experts Research and Practice - Workplace Learning, Training and Coaching Spring teaching - Advanced Research Methods for Occupational Psychology - Dissertation - The Future of Work Design - The Social Psychology of Organizations - Well-being at Work

Entry requirements

You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Applicants with a lower second class (2.2) degree with at least 57%, or work experience, will also be considered on an individual basis. Your qualification should be in psychology or a relevant subject (e.g., business and management, sociology, health care), and demonstrate a high level of research methodology.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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 .

Additional fee information

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Sponsorship information

Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people. Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2024/25.

Occupational and Organizational Psychology at University of Sussex - UCAS