Organisational and Business Psychology - PCert

Develop your theoretical and research-based knowledge of social and occupational psychology to enhance your understanding of workplace behaviour. Open the door to a successful career as a practitioner or academic researcher in the field of organisational psychology.

Overview

Gain insights into the psychology of selection and assessment, methods and statistics, employee wellbeing, entrepreneurship and people management. Our Association for Business Psychology-accredited programme will develop your understanding of the contextual forces within organisations and the role of organisational psychology, including political, environmental, technical, social and legal.

Reasons to study Organisational and Business Psychology at Kent

Accredited by the Association for Business Psychology, this could offer you a pathway to a career in the field of organisational psychology.

Get ahead with industry-relevant modules, providing you with emerging insights.

Test out your own theories and hypotheses in our excellent laboratory and field research facilities and modern teaching spaces.

Flexible PDip and PCert options are available for working professionals.

Join the supportive and welcoming community on our Canterbury campus, with access to the world-class resources of our Templeman Library.

You are joining a strong intellectual and social community with support from the Graduate and Researcher College.

Professional recognition

All of our taught Master’s (MSc) programmes have been recognised by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as meeting the nationally recognised criteria for preparation training for PhD research.

A first or second class honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent. All applications are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.