Organisational Psychiatry and Psychology MSc

King’s College London Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience

Full time & Part time September MSc One year FT, Two years PT

FindAMasters summary

Welcome to the Organisational Psychiatry and Psychology MSc at King's College London, the only course of its kind in the UK and Europe. This unique programme combines contemporary psychological, psychiatric, and organisational theories to explore the causes, effects, and consequences of mental ill health in the workplace. Gain the skills to improve individual and organisational mental health, with career opportunities in HR, wellbeing, inclusion and diversity, health and safety, and consultancy. With a focus on mental health in the workplace, you'll study modules such as Basic Mental Health, Organisational Research Methods, and Strategic Interventions. A relevant first degree (minimum 2:1) is required, along with some Psychology and Research Methods background. Join us and make a difference in the workplace.

About the course

Our Organisational Psychiatry & Psychology course is unique in the UK and Europe. It draws on contemporary psychological, psychiatric and organisational theory to examine the causes, effects and consequences of mental ill health in the workplace and considers strategies and interventions to improve organisational and individual mental health. It leads to careers in HR, wellbeing, inclusion and diversity, health and safety and consultancy.

Key benefits

Only course of its kind to be offered in the UK.
Focus is on mental health in the workplace.
Combines psychological, psychiatric and organisational perspectives.

Structure

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Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold a relevant first degree (minimum 2:1) or an equivalent professional qualification. Experience in the workplace is desirable but not essential.

It is important that applicants for the Organisational Psychiatry & Psychology MSc have undertaken some Psychology modules and Research Methods in their undergraduate qualification - a solid foundation in this Psychology is essential for the demands of this programme.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Open days

Learn more about life at King’s at one of our Postgraduate events.

01 January 2024

Where will I study?

King’s College London

King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. We are dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. King's is home to over 18,000 postgraduate students and attracts some of the best academic minds in the world. We are recognised for the global influence of our research and innovation and are amongst the world’s best universities for research excellence and power (REF 2021), creating the perfect environment for you to share and develop your passion. Our PhD completion rates at King’s are among the highest in the country and, with our Centre for Doctoral Studies, you can be sure to receive the best support to ensure success. Our students benefit from connections with employers, universities and organisations throughout London and across the globe.