Work and Organisational Psychology MSc/PGDip at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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Course summary

Have you studied psychology as a major or minor subject but your degree is not accredited by the BPS? Do you want to develop a career in organisational psychology or related areas such as human resource management? Our Work and Organisational Psychology MSc provides you with a thorough understanding of how to effectively manage people and organisations. You'll learn how to recruit, train and motivate employees, assess their performance, design work environments and jobs, along with techniques to manage wellbeing and organisational change, plus more. During the course, you'll be given the chance to develop practical skills that are highly valued by employers such as consultancy and proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods and data analysis software. All of which are applicable to the workplace and designed to hone your skills as a practitioner. Upon graduation, you'll be ready to apply what you've learned to the real world of work.

Modules

You'll study across a number of compulsory modules designed to give you a broad knowledge of work and organisational psychology as a professional discipline; the key theoretical and research models used within the field; and the role of the work and organisational psychologist as educator, researcher and practitioner. You'll also gain a grounding in the application skills required for both research and professional practice. MSc students will take all of the compulsory modules for a total of 180 credits. Students taking the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) cover the same modules but do not take the Project and Dissertation module, for a total of 120 credits. For the most up-to-date module information and full details, please visit the course page on our website.

Assessment method

Assessment methods include:e examinations, essays, dissertations and field-based project work.


Entry requirements

2.1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline such as psychology, behavioural science, ergonomics, human factors or social science. Mature applicants without standard entry requirements but with substantial and relevant experience may be considered for the PGDip. English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element).


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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Work and Organisational Psychology MSc/PGDip at University of Nottingham - UCAS