Are you looking to build a career in business consulting, leadership development, talent assessment, occupational health and well-being, workplace training and coaching, or any other profession rooted in organisational psychology?
Our MSc Work and Organisational Psychology is designed for students with a psychology degree who want to apply their knowledge in workplace settings. This programme mirrors the curriculum of our British Psychological Society (BPS)-accredited MSc Occupational Psychology, meaning students will receive the same high-quality training, teaching, and expert supervision without needing a BPS-accredited undergraduate degree in psychology or Graduate Membership of the BPS.
Grounded in key theoretical models, advanced research, and evidence-based practices, this MSc provides a deep understanding of how to effectively manage people and organisations. Throughout the course, students will learn how to recruit, train, and develop employees, assess and enhance performance, design effective work environments, and improve workplace well-being.
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.
You'll study over three semesters: autumn, spring, and summer. Typically taught modules are delivered in the autumn and spring semesters with the summer used for the research project, though this is dependent on your mode of study.
If you choose to study the MSc, you'll take all compulsory modules for a total of 180 credits.
If you choose to study the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), you'll cover the same modules but you won't take the Applied Research Project (dissertation) module, for a total of 120 credits.
Note: The modules in this programme explore topics that may be sensitive or distressing to some students. These may include, but are not limited to: mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, the impact of trauma and life events, including bereavement and loss, and discussions related to neurodiversity, such as ADHD and autism.
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2027 entry.
Holders of a BPS-accredited psychology degrees
For those who have an undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) that confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) by the British Psychological Society (BPS), our BPS accredited Occupational Psychology MSc is a more suitable option.
If you're unsure whether your degree provides the GBC, you can check the BPS' list of accredited courses .
Non-psychology graduates
For those who have an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than psychology, the Management Psychology MSc may be more suitable.
Holders of a BPS-accredited psychology degrees
If you have an undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) that confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) by the British Psychological Society (BPS), our BPS accredited Occupational Psychology MSc is more suited for you.
If you're unsure whether your degree provides the GBC, you can check the BPS' list of accredited courses .
Non-psychology graduates
If you have an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than psychology, the Management Psychology MSc may be more suitable.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 203 位 | 拉夫堡大学Loughborough University | 1年 | 27000英镑/年 |
| 第 230 位 | 斯特拉斯克莱德大学University of Strathclyde | 1年 | 30950英镑/年 |
| 第 581 位 | 香港岭南大学Lingnan University | 1年 | 178000港币/年 |