MSc Work & Organisational 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 and recognised for its world-leading research and its real-world impact.

Study with us

gain knowledge about applying psychology to people, work and organisations

learn advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods for psychology and develop data analysis skills which can be applied to the workplace

designed for those with an undergraduate degree in psychology or those from other backgrounds who wish to specialise in applying psychology to work and employment

ideal 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 work

only course in Scotland to provide a Stage 1 qualification towards professional membership of the Division of Occupational Psychology with the British Psychological Society

Careers

The MSc Work & Organisational Psychology will provide employment opportunities broadly in management, human resource management, recruitment, health and safety, engineering, public sector management (e.g. NHS), training and development, organisational change and development consultancy, and policy research.

As a professional qualification for those eligible for chartership in occupational psychology, the degree offers a range of opportunities to work in academia, as an independent consultant, or in a practitioner or policy advisory role across public, private and third sector organisations.

The degree also provides a pathway to a doctoral degree in psychology, human resource management, organisation studies, work/employment studies, management and other aligned social science and business and management subjects, especially given its emphasis on building graduates' advanced analytical data skills.

Minimum second-class honours degree or overseas equivalent (see international entry requirements) in psychology (for the Chartership route), or business, management, or other social science subject (for the non-professional route). 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.