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Open new doors with an MSc in Occupational and Organisational Psychology. Whether your goal is to qualify as a Chartered Occupational Psychologist or you’re happy in your chosen career but want greater insight into how people think, act and feel within a business environment, this course is designed around you.  

If you’re interested in business psychology, or industrial psychology, particularly in relation to people management or HR, this this Occupational and Organisational Psychology course is for you. It will allow you to explore how human behaviour affects and is affected by the functioning of workplaces and their staff and covers everything from hiring to productivity and learning on the job.  

The Masters has been designed to help you to specialise after you’ve completed your existing psychology qualifications or as a conversion course from another discipline. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as Stage 1 Occupational Psychologist training, the MSc is suitable for students with a psychology degree, now looking to finish their qualifications and advance in a trainee Chartered Occupational Psychologist role in the UK. It is also open to those with a different academic background, working in a career such as HR, Consultancy or Management, where a better understanding of the psychology behind workplace wellbeing, engagement, selection, assessment, and learning and development would be beneficial. Business psychology careers are a growing field and those with specialised Occupational and Organisational Psychology qualifications will be an asset to many companies.  

Study is flexible. You can complete the course 100% online, fitting your learning in around your personal and professional commitments. You can also complete the course at your own pace, in around two years or taking a little longer if needed, plus you can pay in module-by-module instalments. With no need to travel to campus, you can work from anywhere, at any time, and on any device.  

If you have any questions about this degree, visit our course FAQ pages.  

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Please note, our next intake will be running in October 2022. We are not accepting applications yet, however if you are interested in joining us, please fill in the Request More Information form at the bottom of this page; we then be in touch once our application portal opens.

In order to ensure BPS standards are met, and the integrity and quality of this course is upheld, places on the October 2022 intake will be limited. Due to high demand, places will be allocated on a first come first served basis to applicants who meet the entry criteria. Once the portal is open, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. If you would like to speak to someone about this, please feel free to call us on 0191 276 4874 or email DLstudentenquiries@northumbria.ac.uk  

Open new doors with an MSc in Occupational and Organisational Psychology. Whether your goal is to qualify as a Chartered Occupational Psychologist or you’re happy in your chosen career but want greater insight into how people think, act and feel within a business environment, this course is designed around you.  

If you’re interested in business psychology, or industrial psychology, particularly in relation to people management or HR, this this Occupational and Organisational Psychology course is for you. It will allow you to explore how human behaviour affects and is affected by the functioning of workplaces and their staff and covers everything from hiring to productivity and learning on the job.  

The Masters has been designed to help you to specialise after you’ve completed your existing psychology qualifications or as a conversion course from another discipline. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as Stage 1 Occupational Psychologist training, the MSc is suitable for students with a psychology degree, now looking to finish their qualifications and advance in a trainee Chartered Occupational Psychologist role in the UK. It is also open to those with a different academic background, working in a career such as HR, Consultancy or Management, where a better understanding of the psychology behind workplace wellbeing, engagement, selection, assessment, and learning and development would be beneficial. Business psychology careers are a growing field and those with specialised Occupational and Organisational Psychology qualifications will be an asset to many companies.  

Study is flexible. You can complete the course 100% online, fitting your learning in around your personal and professional commitments. You can also complete the course at your own pace, in around two years or taking a little longer if needed, plus you can pay in module-by-module instalments. With no need to travel to campus, you can work from anywhere, at any time, and on any device.  

If you have any questions about this degree, visit our course FAQ pages.  

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Please note, our next intake will be running in October 2022. We are not accepting applications yet, however if you are interested in joining us, please fill in the Request More Information form at the bottom of this page; we then be in touch once our application portal opens.

In order to ensure BPS standards are met, and the integrity and quality of this course is upheld, places on the October 2022 intake will be limited. Due to high demand, places will be allocated on a first come first served basis to applicants who meet the entry criteria. Once the portal is open, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. If you would like to speak to someone about this, please feel free to call us on 0191 276 4874 or email DLstudentenquiries@northumbria.ac.uk  

Course Information

Level of Study
Postgraduate

Mode of Study
2 years Part-Time Distance Learning
2 other options available

Department
Psychology

Location
City Campus, Northumbria University

City
Newcastle

Start
Upcoming Intakes: Jan 2023

Fee Information

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Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

Applicants should normally have:

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject.

In order to pursue a career as a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, applicants will require a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in Psychology that provides Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (which can be completed prior to, or following, this degree).

Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

International qualifications:

If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English language requirements:

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS.  You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

For further admissions guidance and requirements, please visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/admissionsguidance Please review this information before submitting your application.

Entry Requirements 2023/24

Standard Entry

Applicants should normally have:

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject.

In order to pursue a career as a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, applicants will require a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in Psychology that provides Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (which can be completed prior to, or following, this degree).

Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

International qualifications:

If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English language requirements:

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS.  You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

For further admissions guidance and requirements, please visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/admissionsguidance Please review this information before submitting your application.

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

Full UK Fee: £9,950

Full EU Fee: £9,950

Full International Fee: £9,950



Scholarships and Discounts

Click here for UK, EU and International scholarship, fees, and funding information.


ADDITIONAL COSTS

There are no Additional Costs

Fees and Funding 2023/24 Entry

Full UK Fee: £9,960

Full EU Fee: £9,960

Full International Fee: £9,960



Scholarships and Discounts

Click here for UK, EU and International scholarship, fees, and funding information.

ADDITIONAL COSTS

TBC

Our Application Process

Applying for this course is quick and easy, and can be done using our online applicant portal.

 

As part of the application process, you’ll need to upload a selection of important documents including:

  • Your Bachelor’s degree certificate
  • A copy of your degree transcript (if this was awarded in a language other than English, you’ll need an official translation too)
  • Evidence of any other postgraduate or professional qualifications
  • An updated CV/resume
  • Proof of your English Language proficiency (if English is your second language)
  • A 500 word personal statement

If you are a non standard applicant, you will also need to send us two professional / personal references on headed paper.

 

After receiving your application, our Applicant Services team will aim to respond to you as soon as possible.

 

You are advised to apply early to secure your place and organise any sponsorship, scholarships or funding.

 

The University reserves the right at any stage to request applicants and enrolling students to provide additional information about any aspect of their application or enrolment. In the event of any student providing false or inaccurate information at any stage, and/or failing to provide additional information when requested to do so, the University further reserves the right to refuse to consider an application, to withdraw registration, rescind home fees status where applicable, and/or demand payment of any fees or monies due to the University.

 


Study Options

The following alternative study options are available for this course:

Any Questions?

Our admissions team will be happy to help. They can be contacted on 0191 276 4874.

Contact Details for Applicants:

DLstudentenquiries@northumbria.ac.uk

All information is accurate at the time of sharing.

Full time Courses starting in 2023 are primarily delivered via on-campus face to face learning but may include elements of online learning. We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to flex accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.

Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with additional restrictions imposed by the government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors, potentially to a full online offer, should further restrictions be deemed necessary in future. Our online activity will be delivered through Blackboard Ultra, enabling collaboration, connection and engagement with materials and people.

 

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