Entry requirementsStandard Entry A UK honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in psychology or a related subject area. In cases where the entry requirements are not met but the applicant is a graduate with significant relevant work experience, a selection panel will consider application for admission on a case-by-case basis. If English is not spoken as a first language IELTS of 6.5 is required in all areas.
Academic titleBusiness Psychology (MSc)
Course descriptionCOURSE INFORMATION
There is an increasing demand for professionals that understand organisations and the people that operate within them. Individual, group and organisational processes are inextricably linked to organisational effectiveness and individual well-being.
Understanding these processes allow the businesspsychologist to improve organisational functioning and quality of working life. The course runs in parallel with the MSc Occupational Psychology, and we cover issues such as:
* Leadership and group effectiveness
* Goals and their effect on performance
* Training and how people learn
* Selection and perceived justice of practices
* Human computer interfaces and how people learn to interact with them.
MODULE INFORMATION
Year 1 Modules
PY0109 Counselling (CORE, 10 Credits)
PY0112 M.Sc Thesis (Full-time) (CORE, 60 Credits)
PY0129 Training in Organisations (CORE, 10 Credits)
PY0714 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods (CORE, 20 Credits)
PY0717 Professional Skills (CORE, 20 Credits)
PY0719 The Organisation (CORE, 20 Credits)
PY0720 Employee Selection and Development (CORE, 20 Credits)
PY0722 Work and the Environment (CORE, 20 Credits)
CAREERS
Graduates are likely to find opportunities in training and development, human resource management, career counselling, human computer interaction, employee and customer relations, business consultancy, change management, public services and careers that demand high levels of interpersonal understanding and expertise.