Occupational and Organisational Psychology MSc

Online University of East London School of Psychology

Full time & Part time September MSc See programme description

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Are you a psychology graduate looking to enhance your career prospects in the field of occupational and organisational psychology? Look no further! Our Occupational and Organisational Psychology MSc programme is designed with a strong emphasis on practical application and professional development. Accredited by the British Psychological Society, this programme offers a unique blend of theoretical and practical modules, including subjects like assessing and developing people in the workplace, work design, and organisational change. With flexible weekend workshops and a diverse range of assessment methods, we ensure you're equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel in roles such as occupational psychologists or leadership development specialists. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to gain a competitive edge in your career!

About the course

This newly re-shaped course for psychology graduates is distinctive in its applied approach to psychology and benefits from a strong professional emphasis. It is highly attuned to the needs of working professionals, and will give you a competitive edge as you pursue a career as a practising occupational psychologist or go on to study for a professional doctorate.

The BPS re-accredited the course in 2018 for the next five years and commended it for several aspects of good practice, including the availability of and support by staff, the mix of research active and practitioner focused teaching staff, and the theoretical and practical nature of the course, which is highly regarded by students.

Entry Requirements

Minimum 2.2 Honours in Psychology (BPS Accredited).

We would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and Maths.

Overall IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).

Fees

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

Where will I study?

University of East London

The careers-led university; we’ve been preparing our students for the jobs of the future for over 125 years. We help people live better lives all over the world.

Scholarships

You should previously have been awarded an undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree, professional doctorate or a postgraduate research degree from UEL or one of its predecessor institutions, such as the Polytechnic of East London.
You cannot apply for the alumni discount if your course involves distance learning or if you are studying towards a master’s and diploma in Architecture (RIBA Part 2), a PGCE, a post-compulsory education and training (PCET) course or any short course or courses worth less than 120 credits.

Value of Scholarship(s)

15 per cent discount on tuitions fees

Eligibility

If you’re a member of UEL’s Alumni Association, you are automatically eligible for 15 per cent off your postgraduate fees*. The offer applies to all UEL alumni, however long ago they graduated.

Application Procedure

Please include on your application form that you previously studied at UEL, and include your old student ID number. The 15 per cent discount will be deducted from your tuition fees after any other scholarships, and before any early payment discount is applied. It can also be used alongside other scholarships and funding.

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An international scholarship at UEL covers part of the cost of course fees. Scholarships are highly sought after and the process of applying for scholarships is often competitive and carries deadline dates. The amount awarded is assessed on a case by case basis and is often up to £4000 off tuition fees per year.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Up to £4,000

Eligibility

You must have filled out an application to study at UEL prior to applying for the scholarship (we will ask for your UEL application reference number)

Application Procedure

To qualify for a scholarship you must first make an application to study at UEL before applying for any of the scholarships. After you’ve done this, you should then use the links below to apply for the scholarship quoting your application reference number.

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