MSc Work and Organisational Psychology

Study with us gain knowledge about applying psychology to people, work and organisationslearn advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods for psychology and develop data analysis skills which can be applied to the workplacedesigned for those with an undergraduate degree in psychology or those from other backgrounds who wish to specialise in applying psychology to work and employmentideal for professionals seeking a career change, or for those who recruit, manage, counsel and develop people and wish to gain further understanding of psychology at/of worktaught alongside the British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited MSc Occupational Psychology, you'll cover the same modules apart from the core research methods training and have additional elective optionsMSc Work & Organisational Psychology provides a route to a career in the ‘people’ professiongain professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and DevelopmentPlease note: if you hold a BA Psychology degree which provides you with the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS), see our Occupational Psychology. Why this course? You'll develop knowledge in psychology and build analytical skills which can be applied in a range of careers, including occupational psychology, management, human resource management, recruitment, health and safety, engineering, the public sector, training and development, organisational change and development consultancy, and policy research. Our teaching team draws from academics who are chartered psychologists, practitioners with industry experience, and expertise from a range of disciplines across the University of Strathclyde. Strathclyde Business School is home to many staff focused on the application of psychology to work and organisations, and has extensive collaborations with industry, policymakers and practitioners. The Department of Work, Employment & Organisation, where the programme is based, is a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Approved Centre. The Department is recognised for its world-leading research and its real-world impact.

Minimum second-class honours degree or overseas equivalent (see international entry requirements) in psychology (including from a non-accredited university), or business, management, or other social science subject. Applicants with a lower degree and with demonstrable work experience will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants with a degree from a non-UK university or from a non-accredited UK programme should review the guidance from the BPS to see if they are eligible to pursue the Chartership route. Evidence of graduate membership should be included as part of the application.