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Business Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS

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Birkbeck, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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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.
What you will learn On this business psychology course you will learn to critically evaluate and challenge existing knowledge and organisational practices including group processes and organisational behaviour. You will critically explore subjects such as occupational mental health, organisational change and employee motivation. The course will also equip you with transferable skills, including advanced research skills. You will receive academic supervision for your final-year research dissertation which gives you the opportunity to learn how to collect and scrutinise organisational data and ask the right questions when conducting cutting-edge research. How you will learn This course is taught via weekly seminar sessions, where you will engage in discussions and workshops with teaching staff and peers, alongside recorded lectures and pre-set weekly readings. It is available to study full- or part-time and follows an evening timetable. You will undertake at least one module on campus per term, and you may also have the option to undertake another module online. Highlights
  • 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).
Careers and employability On successfully graduating from this BSc Business Psychology, you will have gained an array of important transferable skills, including:
  • written communication skills and project management skills
  • team working, time management and writing evidence-based reports
  • critical-thinking skills in the evaluation of theory and organisational psychology constructs, to assess their application in organisational contexts
  • an awareness of ethical issues in research and the management of organisational data
  • research skills in methodology and analysis that develop your independent examination of areas of interest
  • a broad knowledge base in business and the field of organisational psychology
  • a foundation in core business areas such as accounting, marketing and microeconomics.
Graduates can pursue career paths in a range of fields and professions including:
  • management and leadership positions
  • talent management
  • human resources
  • marketing
  • recruitment coordinator.
They have gone on to work at organisations including:
  • Starling Bank
  • Bacardi
  • The Adecco Group
  • Lloyds Banking Group
  • NHS mental health trusts
  • Campbell Lutyens.

Modules

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

Assessment method

Examinations are held for approximately half of the assessments; the rest are assessed by coursework in the form of essays, typically 2000-3000 words in length, and case studies, presentations, group work and in-course tests. Research reports are required for the methods teaching. The final research project is assessed 100% by coursework.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Association for Business Psychology

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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.

Additional entry requirements

Admission tests

Institutions Own Test (IOT)

Applicants who do not five GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 or above, including mathematics, may be required to carry out a skills audit at a selection evening, which comprises mathematics and English. This audit assesses an applicants potential to cope with and benefit from a particular programme of study.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
International £18060 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

Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing on their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases.
Business Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS