Occupational Psychology Masters (MSc)

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

One of the most respected courses in occupational psychology in Britain, this course is approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for accreditation towards chartership in occupational psychology, and students applying must be eligible for BPS Graduate Basis of Registration.

The course has been designed to provide you with knowledge of the main areas of occupational psychology, to provide you with good research skills, to cover the relevant social psychological and organisational issues and to introduce the skills required in practice.
It has been approved by the Training Committee of the Division of Occupational Psychology (DOP) of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and gives exemption from the Society’s Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Psychology (PCOP). Chartered status in occupational psychology is achieved by demonstrating:

  • sound knowledge and understanding of the eight core areas of occupational psychology
  • practical application skills in five of the above areas
  • competence to practise independently in one of the four fields of practice of occupational psychology

Through our comprehensive programme, which includes workshops on Consultancy Skills and opportunities for Occupational Testing BPS Levels A and B, you will have the facility to develop practical skills fundamental to your future career development.

The MSc in Occupational Psychology utilises a range of teaching methods (including seminars, tutorials, workshops, self-managed working groups).

Entry requirements:2.1(Upper 2nd class hons degree or international equivalent)
Including:1st degree in Psychology that is recognised as providing GBR with the BPS
Excluding:All other subjects
Other requirements:Proof of GBC (Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS) must be stated as a condition of any offer.Vocational experience can be taken into account.
IELTS:6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)
TOEFL IBT:87 with no less than 21 in listening, 22 in reading, 23 in speaking and 21 in writing

Key facts

  • The MSc in Occupational Psychology is approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for accreditation towards Chartership in Occupational Psychology
  • Teaching within the Institute is informed by current research. We believe that research and teaching should be developed and delivered to help students and staff make a difference in the real world
  • In the Research Assessment Exercise 2008, 95% of the Institute's research was rated as 'International' with 70% 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (with Nottingham University Business School)
  • The wider School of Psychology was awarded 24/24 in the latest Teaching Quality Assessment, with a commendation for teaching
  • The Institute of Work, Health & Organisations is a recognised centre of excellence for research in work and health psychology. Many of its academic staff hold international reputations for their work

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