MSc Occupational and Organizational Psychology
University of Surrey
Key Information
Campus location
Guildford, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 25,400 / per year *
Application deadline
01 Jul 2024
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* for overseas| UK students: £15,100
Introduction
Why Choose This Course
If you want to become a driving force behind people's effectiveness and well-being at work, as well as support businesses and organizations in achieving their maximum potential, then our Occupational and Organizational Psychology MSc course is for you.
Taught by academics and experts at the forefront of their field, we want everyone who studies our course to benefit and to be inspired by our world-leading research and experience.
We champion an interdisciplinary environment, consisting of dedicated organizational and occupational psychologists, human resources (HR) specialists, and organizational behavior experts.
The program is also accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Obtaining a BPS-accredited degree is an indication of quality to employers and a required step to becoming a Chartered Occupational Psychologist.
What You Will Study
Studying this course will help you join the ranks of the next generation of thought-leaders and hands-on professionals in this exciting, growing field. When you graduate, you'll be ready to use your knowledge to make a lasting impact on the changing world of work.
Surrey Business School is accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Conforming to the standards set by the BPS, our course also reflects the strengths and interests of our dedicated teaching team. We encourage you to develop vital skills in leadership, decision-making, organizational and HR assessment, and a knowledge of the quality of working life.
Professional Recognition
MSc - Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
MSc - British Psychological Society (BPS)
Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Admissions
Curriculum
Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45 or 60 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.
The structure of our programmes follows clear educational aims that are tailored to each programme. These are all outlined in the programme specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes:
Year 1 (Full-time)
- Organisational Behaviour: psychology in the Workplace
- Performance, Engagement and Well-being
- Psychological Assessment in the Workplace
- Research Methods for Applied Psychology
- Advanced Research Methods for Applied Psychology
- Applied Research Dissertation
- Applying Psychology at Work
- Human Resource Development
- The Psychology of Leadership and Decision Making
- Applied Research Dissertation
Timetable
Course timetables are normally available one month before the start of the semester.
New students will receive their personalised timetable in Welcome Week, and in subsequent semesters, two weeks before the start of the semester.
Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week (Monday – Friday). Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities. Part-time classes are normally scheduled on one or two days per week, details of which can be obtained from the Academic Hive.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
We offer career information, advice, and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.
Completing our MSc in Occupational and Organizational Psychology provides you with the knowledge and skills required to work in a variety of roles, including but not limited to:
- Occupational psychology*
- Business psychology
- Talent management
- Organizational effectiveness management
- HR management
- HR advisory roles
- Consultant analyst
- Recruitment consultancy roles.
Past students have secured jobs in occupational psychology consultancies (including Saville Assessments, Amberjack and ABA Consulting), and in public organizations such as the UK Police Federation and the NHS.
In this program of study, you will also acquire the theoretical and practical research skills necessary to pursue doctoral study and an academic career.
*You must be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS if you wish to go on to do the Stage 2 qualification in Occupational Psychology after completing our course.
English Language Requirements
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