MSc Business Psychology

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in business psychology, focusing on core research, theory, and practice. You will develop the skills needed to enhance business operations at individual, team, and organizational levels, addressing contemporary issues such as employee well-being, performance improvement, and managing organizational change. Graduates will acquire the key practitioner skills necessary for strategically applying psychology in various roles.

**Graduate Career Avenues:**

**Chartered Occupational Psychologist (BPS Accreditation):**

The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and fulfills stage one of the two-stage process to becoming a Chartered Occupational Psychologist. Upon completing the MSc, the second stage involves supervised practice under a qualified supervisor. More details are available on the BPS website.

**Certified Business Psychologist (ABP Accreditation):**

Accredited by the Association for Business Psychology (ABP), this course allows graduates to pursue the ABP Certified Business Psychologist designation. This certification provides a pathway to attain 'Business Psychologist' status. Additional information can be found on the ABP website.

**Alternative Career Pathways:**

Graduates with business psychology skills are in high demand across various sectors. Opportunities include roles in employee well-being, leadership development, recruitment and selection, consultancy, and, with appropriate training, psychometric test administration and interpretation. The program equips you with a versatile skill set applicable to a broad range of career prospects.

**Our Expert Team:**

The School of Psychology comprises practitioners and academics with awards, publications, and industry experience in areas such as consultancy, coaching, well-being, knowledge transfer, neurodiversity, and assessment design and delivery. This blend of academic and practical expertise provides unique insights into business psychology. We also collaborate with external practitioners, including occupational and coaching psychologists and consultants, to ensure the program aligns with contemporary standards and practices.