Course summary
You'll develop knowledge in psychology and build analytical skills which can be applied in a range of careers, including occupational psychology, management, human resource management, recruitment, health and safety, engineering, the public sector, training and development, organisational change and development consultancy, and policy research. Our teaching team draws from academics who are chartered psychologists, practitioners with industry experience, and expertise from a range of disciplines across the University of Strathclyde. Strathclyde Business School is home to many staff focused on the application of psychology to work and organisations, and has extensive collaborations with industry, policymakers and practitioners. The Department of Work, Employment & Organisation, where the programme is based, is a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Approved Centre and recognised for its world-leading research and its real-world impact. The MSc Occupational Psychology is the only course in Scotland to provide a Stage 1 qualification towards professional membership of the Division of Occupational Psychology with the British Psychological Society.
Modules
Core classes: Assessment & Selection at Work, Work, Health & Wellbeing, Developing Talent, Leadership, Engagement & Motivation, Organisational Development & Change, People Analytics & Professional Practice (Consultancy) Elective classes: Qualitative Research Methods, Quantitative Research Methods Research Design & Analyses in Psychology, People Analytics & Professional Practice (Foundations)
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
Entry requirements
Minimum second-class honours degree or overseas equivalent in psychology (for the Chartership route), or business, management, or other social science subject (for the non-professional route). Applicants with a lower degree and with demonstrable work experience will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants with a degree from a non-UK university or from a non-accredited UK programme should review the guidance from the BPS to see if they are eligible to pursue the Chartership route. Evidence of graduate membership should be included as part of the application.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £14250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £14250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £14250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £14250 | Year 1 |
| International | £29350 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ