Course summary
Organisational psychologists are in great demand as businesses are increasingly turning to psychology to motivate employees, recruit staff, understand markets and change institutional behaviour. So there has never been a better time than now to explore your interest in business psychology and pursue a career in this field. This 100% online and part-time PG Dip Organisational Psychology* is an employability focused programme that includes varied and applied assessment activities to help you build real-world workplace skills. You will learn the principles and practices of organisational psychologists and gain transferrable skills that are valued by a wide range of professions. Your course will cover interdisciplinary topics within the fields of business and psychology including: the concept of psychological assessment at work and how to conduct this process as a practising organisational psychologist the significance of human resource development within a global context the nature, meaning and process of developing people in the organisation to the fullest of their capabilities the main qualitative and quantitative research methods used for data collection and analysis On successful completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to advance onto the MSc Organisational Psychology. *The start date and details of this course are still subject to University approval. In the event that approval is not granted by your course start date, an alternative date will be offered or a full refund given. If we need to make changes to this programme as part of the University of Essex validation process, we will communicate these to you at the earliest possible date.
Modules
The PG Dip Organisational Psychology is made up of the following modules and, upon completion, is equal to a total of 120 credits at Level 7. Level 7 modules: Core Principles of Psychological Enquiry (10 credits) Strategic Human Resource Development (20 credits)* Research Methods (10 credits) Psychological Assessment at Work (20 credits)* Mentoring and Coaching for Organisational Effectiveness (20 credits)* One optional module: Global Environment and People Management (20 credits) Diversity Management in a Global Economy (20 credits) Leadership and Management Development (20 credits) Applied Research Methods (20 credits)* *Core module (must be passed in order to achieve the award)
Assessment method
Teaching methods Studying online gives you the freedom to study when and where it suits you – at home, during your lunch hour or anywhere else you have internet access. Our courses are delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE) instead of a traditional campus. This means you will have access to your study materials 24/7, including: multimedia lecturecasts made up of written content, short videos, animation, audio recordings, infographics, short tests and mini-assignments discussion forums for you to chat about the course content with fellow students live skills workshops with your tutors a comprehensive eLibrary of textbooks and academic journals support from academic staff and your dedicated Student Support team To ensure you receive the support you need from your tutor, we cap our class sizes at 20 students. Assessment methods Rather than fretting about exams, you will be assessed exclusively through assignments. This can be by engaging in discussion forums throughout your modules, completing reflective journal entries, or by submitting longer written pieces. We are committed to providing frequent and transparent feedback through the following ways: Our assessment criteria are designed to be simple and transparent. You will always be aware of your current provisional grade, right from the start of the programme. You will be able to view your marks clearly in your gradebook whenever you log onto the learning platform. There is a 7-day turnaround for marking and feedback of assessed work. You will have regular contact with your Student Support team, with whom you can discuss any concerns as soon as they arise. Study duration Our PG Dip Organisational Psychology has an indicative study duration of 16 months, which is a guide to how long your course will take to complete. The actual duration may be longer or shorter depending on your speed of study, study options chosen and module availability. It’s possible to complete your studies faster than the indicative course duration by doubling up on modules at certain times; however, minimum study durations do apply. Our academic year is organised into modules, typically with a one- or two-week break between modules and a structured three-week break for the Christmas period. Students will receive a course timetable during the application process. All of our courses have regular start dates throughout the year. On successful completion of your course, you will be invited to attend a graduation ceremony at the University of Essex, Colchester Campus.
Entry requirements
We know that many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That’s why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English language requirements. Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within your two-week induction period of the course in order to continue with your studies. Academic entry route In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our PG Dip Organisational Psychology, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum: an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification Work experience entry route In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for our PG Dip Organisational Psychology, you must meet the following criteria: at least 3 years’ experience (voluntary or paid) within a relevant field, supported by 2 appropriate references. A relevant field may include one in marketing and sales, human resources, employee training, and management. English language requirements As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5. Don’t worry if you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification – we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7891 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7891 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7891 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7891 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Essex Online
West One
114 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 1BA