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MSc Occupational Psychology (Distance Learning)

  • DeadlineStudy Details: MSc 2 years by distance learning

Masters Degree Description

This is for you if... you want a sound knowledge and understanding of how psychology can be applied in an occupational context.

This British Psychological Society (BPS) and Association for Business Psychologists (ABP) accredited postgraduate distance learning degree will equip you with an excellent level of knowledge and understanding of a broad range of topics in Occupational Psychology, including an appreciation of theory, an awareness of the strengths and limitations of research evidence, and how research can be used to help organisations and its employees. It also provides stage one towards the BPS Qualification in Occupational Psychology.

You will learn how to apply occupational psychology methodologies to solve real-life problems in organisations. Core psychological theories will be illustrated with the latest research and examples of practice. You will develop a range of applied skills including interviewing, evaluation and questionnaire design.

Entry Requirements

Second class honours degree in Psychology that confers Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

You must also have some occupational experience.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are a number of possible sources of funding: loans and grants, bursaries and scholarships.

Student Destinations

Our Career Development Service is here to support you – by email, phone or skype – with advice on interviews, CVs, work experience and more. From registration to Graduation and beyond, they are here to help you reach your professional goals.

Module Details

Year 1

  • Learning, Training and Development
  • Psychological Assessment at Work
  • Work Design, Organisational Change and Development
  • Leadership, Engagement and Motivation
  • Research Methods

Year 2

  • Application of Occupational Psychology
  • Wellbeing at Work

Plus your Empirical Dissertation (10,000 words)

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