Course summary

Why this course? • Opportunities for placements or qualifying work experience (QWE) through our Law Clinic • Opportunities for field trips to Employment Tribunals • Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023) • Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence. (REF 2021). 77% of our research is ranked ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021) About this course This course is designed for people working in organisations who wish to learn the theory and skills of applying psychology to organisations and work. You will learn how to become an independent consultant, and apply the consultancy cycle in your practice. If you have a keen interest in understanding how psychology can be applied to work and business, such as management consultants, executive coaches, HR practitioners, career advisors, business executives, and proprietors, then this MSc in Occupational and Business Psychology is for you. You will cover the theoretical areas specified by the Division of Occupational Psychology of the British Psychological Society as a necessary basis for occupational psychology Chartership. In addition, you will be introduced to practical and professional issues in occupational and business psychology throughout the programme, with ‘organisational visits’ and a specific assessed component entitled ’Evidence Informed Practice’. Skills This MSc is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Association for Business Psychology (ABP). This ‘hybrid’ programme is both scientific and evidence-informed, skill-based and practical, and will teach you how to become practitioners and consultants. You will train to become a qualified BPS Test User, which will enable you to assess ability and personality in occupational settings. This programme is most appropriate professional training for those wishing to apply the science of psychology to business and occupational settings, while retaining the academic rigours of a Masters-level programme. Career opportunities On completion of your learning journey, you will be a practitioner-ready graduate with a range of skills to apply psychology to business and occupational settings. Alternatively, some graduates may prefer to work within the context of human resources, as a Career/Executive Coach, or as Qualified BPS Test User: ability and personality. Modules Examples include: • Selection and Psychological Testing • Evidence-Informed Practice • Wellbeing and Organisational Health