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Gain an understanding of how to develop organisations and implement ways of improving how they operate. Build your knowledge of a range of psychological theories that can be applied to the workplace, from selection and assessment to motivation, wellbeing and leadership.

Key features

Learn from leading experts.

Everything you learn in the degree has been developed by Birkbeck, which has the oldest and largest organizational psychology department of its kind in the UK and one of the leading providers of academic and professional training in occupational psychology within the UK.

Study while maintaining your career momentum

With no relocation or accommodation costs, studying online through the University of London is more affordable than moving to London. You can continue working full time and fit your studies around your commitments, registering for an MSc, a Postgraduate Diploma or a single module for your continuing professional development.

Advance your career

This MSc has been accredited as part of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Stage 1 set of requirements to train to become a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health Care and Professions Council and become eligible for Chartered Status with the Society.

A nurturing student environment

Get the support you need to thrive with a degree that offers the flexibility of online learning with the benefits of a classroom. You are assigned a personal tutor throughout your studies and can participate in tutor-supervised virtual conferencing for each module or interact with your peers in student forums.

Lifelong ties to the University

Enjoy wide-ranging benefits as a member of our global alumni community including access to events across the world, free online courses and more. Join graduates in over 190 countries, including distinguished academics, writers and industry leaders across all sectors.

A mark of excellence

The University of London is the world’s oldest provider of degrees through distance and flexible learning. Since Queen Victoria awarded our Royal Charter in 1858, our programmes have been accessible to students globally, and we continue to be a leading force in higher education.

Course overview

Programme structure, modules and specification show.

The programme is available to be studied as a full master’s degree or a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip).

For the MSc , you complete eight compulsory modules (15 credits each) plus a compulsory Research Proposal module (15 credits) and a compulsory Dissertation module (45 credits).

For the PGDip , you complete eight compulsory modules (15 credits each).

Modules can be studied individually on a stand-alone basis, subject to availability. 

The Programme Specification and Programme Regulations contain information and rules regarding what courses you can choose and the order in which they must be studied. 

• Download the Programme Specification
• View Programme Regulations

Compulsory modules Show

Research methods - Organizational Psychology (Open modal with additional information) (OPM400)

Life career development (Open modal with additional information) (OPM120)

Organization and Change Perspectives (Open modal with additional information) (OPM190)

Employee relations and motivation (Open modal with additional information) (OPM090)

Learning and development (Open modal with additional information) (OPM250)

Work and well-being (Open modal with additional information) (OPM140)

Selection and assessment (Open modal with additional information) (OPM100)

Leadership and performance management (Open modal with additional information) (OPM200)

Research Project (MSc only) Show

Research project (Open modal with additional information) (OPM410 and OPM610)

How you study Show

The programme is available online and is fully supported by a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), as well as study materials and help from academic staff. It allows you to study anywhere in the world and fit your studies around your other commitments.

The degree offers the flexibility to complete in one year, or up to five years depending on your desired study pace.

Study materials

You will be able to access study materials developed by academics at Birkbeck including course handbooks, textbooks and recorded lectures or dedicated audio recordings, and you will have an extensive online library.

You will be able to discuss your work with fellow students and tutors using a conferencing system. You will discuss topics in tutor groups of normally around 30 students.

All study materials (articles and/or set texts) are included in the programme fee, with the exception of materials required to carry out the Dissertation.

Online support 

When you register, we will give you access to your Student Portal . You can then access your University of London email account and other key resources: 

• The VLE . Here, you can access electronic copies of all printed study materials, resources including audio-visual and revision guides, and forums to discuss course material and work collaboratively with others. 
• The Online Library . As a student at the University of London, you will have access to a range of resources, databases, and journals via the  Online Library . You will be able to contact a team of professional and qualified librarians for any help you require.  

Senate House Library  

If you’re based in the United Kingdom, or are visiting London, make sure to visit  Senate House Library . Students studying with the University of London can join the library free of charge. Membership includes a 10-book borrowing allowance, access to all reading rooms and study areas, and on-site access to Senate House Library digital resources. 

Student Support

We are committed to delivering an exceptional student experience for all of our students. You will have access to support through:

• The Student Advice Centre – provides support for application and Student Portal queries.
• TalkCampus – a peer support service that offers a safe and confidential way to talk about whatever is on your mind at any time of day or night.

Time commitment

Modules are offered across three terms of 11 weeks from October to December (Term 1), January to March (Term 2) and April to July (Term 3). This 11-week period includes nine weeks of guided study followed by a personal study week. The assessment period for each module is in the final week of each term.

You can study at your own pace (provided you complete your qualification within five years). The MSc is made up of 180 credits and you should expect each credit to take up around 10 hours of study.

Each module is summatively assessed by a final assessment (worth 90 per cent of the overall mark), with the exception of the Research Project modules (Research Proposal and Dissertation). The final assessment is typically a two-hour unseen written examination or 3,000-word written report/essay.

For each module (except for the Research Project modules), satisfaction of the minimum tutor supported computer conferencing requirements is worth 10 per cent of the overall mark.

The Research Proposal module is assessed by a 3,000-word research proposal.

The Dissertation module is assessed by an 8,000 to 10,000-word dissertation.

Assessment is usually held in December, March and July (at the end of each term).

Academic Leadership Show

Birkbeck was founded in 1823 as the London Mechanics' Institute. It is unique in its special mission to enable mature students to gain higher education qualifications via part-time study. Consequently, staff are experienced in ensuring a flexible learning environment.

Birkbeck makes a major contribution to research in the field of behaviour at work. It is one of the principal providers of academic and professional training in occupational psychology within the UK.

Programme Directors

Dr Keely Jo Frasca joined the Organizational Psychology programme in 2018 as a tutor and took on the role of Programme Director in 2022. She currently convenes the Selection & Assessment, Research Methods, Professional Development & Learning, Research Proposal, and Research Dissertation modules. Keely’s research interests include: organisational recruitment, selection and assessment, discrimination of minority groups, individual differences, and advanced quantitative methods. Keely holds a PhD in Organisational Psychology and is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (CPsychol), Member of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Occupational Psychology, Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (FHEA), and Member of The Tutors’ Association (MTA). She is qualified in Occupational Psychometric Testing with the British Psychological Society and is certified by the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations.

Jack Dybczak has been teaching and lecturing at Birkbeck since 2013 on a number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. In 2017, he joined the Organizational Psychology team and took on the role of Programme Director in 2022. He is currently responsible for teaching Organization and Change Perspectives, Human Resource Strategies and the foundational and qualitative parts of Research Methods. His main research interests are the application of Postmodern Organizational Theory, Actor-Network Theory, and various forms of Discourse Analysis to issues of leadership and organizational change.

Programme Team

Dr Adrian Ward is an independent consultant specialising in the field of leadership, organisational development and executive coaching with over 25 years’ experience in these arenas. In a coaching and mentoring capacity, Adrian is experienced in helping leaders equip themselves with the skills, confidence and political acumen necessary to succeed in a complex, matrix structured environment. In addition to his practical experience, Adrian has a Doctorate in Organisational Psychology. His research interests centre on the issue of Organisational Politics and his thesis explored how Senior Executives make sense of this aspect of their leadership role.

Aly Kelleher joined the Organizational Psychology team as a tutor and research project supervisor in 2021. She is also the Programme Director and Admissions tutor for BSc Business Psychology Birkbeck. She lectures on a wide range of modules such as Motivation, Engagement and Job design, and Research Methods for Business Psychology. She also supervises research projects on the BSc in Business Psychology and the MSc Organizational Psychology programmes. Aly’s PhD research focuses on employee motivation, the Future Time Perspective and Job Demands-Resources theories, and the use of advanced quantitative statistics using R. Other research interests include (but are not limited to): employee wellbeing, engagement, diversity, and the work-home interface.

Alice Cadwgan has worked across communications, organisational design and culture change for multinational corporations, brands and NGO's. In addition, she is a graduate with an MSc from Birkbeck in Organisational Psychology, alongside being the Director of Campaigns and Operations at Lynn, a communications consultancy powered by Behavioural Science.

Head of Department of Organizational Psychology

Mr Mark Stringer has spent the last 35 years in a variety of posts within business and academia in the UK. He joined Birkbeck in 2015 teaching and lecturing on postgraduate programmes, before becoming Programme Director of OPHRM in 2018. From 2022, he took on the role of Head of Department of Organizational Psychology at Birkbeck. Through teaching, supervision and research, his focus is to promote the use of interdisciplinary and critical tools to support those aiming to change organizational issues for the better. Mark’s PhD research looks at interpreting Employee Engagement via a Lacanian psychoanalytic lens. His wider research interests lie in qualitative approaches, influenced by both critical management studies and psychoanalytic, postmodern, structuralist, poststructuralist and intertextual interpretations of organisational life.

January 2024 intake Show

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You will need either a bachelor degree which is considered at least comparable to a UK second class honours degree from an institution acceptable to the University or relevant education and work experience that comprises suitable training for the programme.

If you have an unconventional career path with diverse work experience and have completed The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work MOOC, we will consider your application on its own merits.

English Language requirements

You need a high standard of English to study this programme. You will meet our language requirements if you have achieved the following within the past three years:

• A score of 7.0 overall in the IELTS test, or 7.0 in both reading and writing.
• (TOEFL) iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language with an overall score of 95 or above, including a minimum of 24 attained on the reading and writing skills sub-tests and a minimum of 25 attained on the speaking sub-test and 22 attained on the listening sub-test.
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English.
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (at grade C or above).
• Duolingo: must achieve an overall score of at least 130.

We set minimum basic computer requirements because your study resources are accessed via the Student Portal and it is vital that you can access this regularly. Certain courses may have additional requirements, such as software to manage spreadsheets and run macros.

See more about computer requirements.

Recognition of prior learning Show

If you have studied material as part of a previous qualification that is comparable in content, level and standard to our Organisational Psychology or Human Resource Management modules, you may be exempted from the equivalent course of our degree. This is known as  Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)  or Exemption. You will not need to study or be assessed in the module(s) to complete your award. 

You may be awarded RPL mapped against a maximum of one module . 

You may not apply for RPL for the Research Project (Research Proposal [OPM410] and Dissertation [OPM610]).

To be considered for RPL you should make a formal request within your application when applying for the programme. Or, you can submit an online enquiry , if you have already applied. 

You will need to have met the entrance requirements for the programme to be considered for RPL.  

You must have completed the qualification/ examination(s), on which the application for RPL is based on, within the five years preceding the application. 

We will not consider RPL if you have already entered for the assessment in the module concerned. 

Discretionary RPL  

Your qualifications will need to be assessed by specialist academics on a case by case basis , before we can approve RPL. This is known as discretionary RPL. A formal application is required and an RPL application fee is payable. The RPL application fee is non-refundable, even if your prior learning is not recognised.  

Your qualification must be at the appropriate level (equivalent to a UK Level 7 or postgraduate qualification and above) to be considered.  

For your discretionary RPL request to be processed, you will need to provide: a completed RPL request form, the supporting documentary evidence (normally a scanned copy of an official transcript and syllabus of your previous studies) and the discretionary RPL fee. 

You should apply as early as possible to ensure we have sufficient time to review your qualifications and so you can register by the registration deadline. 

Note: All discretionary RPL requests must be submitted by the dates specified for the study session, in the year that you apply. We must receive all required supporting evidence by the deadline stated.

If you submit your discretionary RPL application but are too late to be considered for RPL in the current session, we will still process your application to study the programme. If you receive an offer, you can still register. If you wish to be considered for RPL in a subsequent session, then you shouldn’t register on the modules you want to apply for RPL.

How to request RPL  

Additional information about the process of applying for RPL . 

Further information regarding RPL is covered in the Recognition of Prior Learning section of the appropriate  Programme Regulations and Section 3 of the General Regulations  

Fees, funding and payment

The fees below relate to new students registering for the 2023-2024 session. On average, fees are subject to a five per cent year-on-year increase. 

Students who registered earlier can view their fees on the Course Fees page . 

Disclaimer: Currency conversion tool .

More about programme fees.

*The online examination administration fee is charged for each examination paper held online, including resits. This does not apply to any coursework submissions.

Additional Costs

You will also need to budget for exam centre fees, which are paid directly to the venues where you sit your exams.

Please note: all student fees shown are net of any local VAT, Goods and Services Tax (GST) or any other sales tax payable by the student in their country of residence. Where the University is required to add VAT, GST or any other sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the fees shown during the payment process. For students resident in the UK, our fees are exempt from VAT.

Further information on Sales Tax.

Your payment provider may apply additional transaction fees (if in doubt, please check with them before making a payment).

Funding your study Show

Without the cost of moving to London, studying for your University of London degree anywhere in the world represents excellent value for money. However, there are additional sources of support depending on where you live and how you choose to study.

More on funding your study.

Paying for your course Show

You can pay your fees in a number of ways, including an online payment facility via the Student Portal and Western Union Quick Pay.

More on how to pay your fees

Career opportunities

Careers opportunity show.

Graduates of this degree go on to become training professionals, motivators, careers advisers, managers and consultants within large multinational companies, government departments, or in any company where advanced knowledge of organisational psychology may be useful.

What do employers think of our graduates?

In some countries, qualifications earned by distance and flexible learning may not be recognised by certain authorities or regulators for the purposes of public sector employment or further study. We advise you to explore the local recognition status before you register, even if you plan to receive support from a local teaching institution.

Accreditation benefits Show

The British Psychological Society (BPS) is the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK and is responsible for the promotion of excellence and ethical practice in the science, education, and practical applications of the discipline.

Our MSc has been accredited as part of the Stage 1 set of requirements if you want to train to become a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health Care and Professions Council and become eligible for Chartered Status with the Society.

Alongside this MSc, the BPS requires students to become Graduate Members of the Society. To achieve this, the BPS requires you to have an accredited undergraduate degree (UG) in Psychology that provides eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, (GBC). This is required for entrance to the various postgraduate courses and training programmes to become a fully Chartered Psychologist.

To join as a Graduate Member, you'll need a 2:2 in an UG Psychology degree accredited by the Society, or you have completed a BPS accredited conversion course if not. Both the GBC and the completed MSc allow for successful completion of Stage 1.

You can then proceed to Stage 2 of accreditation which leads, on successful completion, to Chartered status. Stage 2 study is undertaken directly with the BPS.

Details of how this accreditation fits within the overall BPS Chartered Qualification Framework route of Stages 1 and 2, is on the BPS website .

Contact BPS directly if you are unsure of your own eligibility or routes that are available from the BPS with your current UG degree, eligibility for the GBC membership or the requirements to fulfil Stage 2 to gain Chartered status.

Careers support Show

You’ll have access to a wide range of careers and employability support through the University of London Careers Service, including live webinars and online drop-in sessions.

More on the University of London Careers Service

Tailored support for careers in the refugee and humanitarian fields is available through regular programme events, webinars and careers resources.

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Student testimonials.

“This programme covers the key elements that I see as strategically important for business leadership for the future.”

Stuart Melling, UK

“The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society and is well-respected in the field of OP and HR.”

Martin Sutherland

“I benefited from rigorous academic supervision with strong fundamentals in organizational psychology. Distance learning helped me improve my long-term motivation.”

Moulay-Hamza Debbarh-Mounir, Bahrain

Start dates

• April 2024 - application deadline closes 3 April 2024

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MSc Organisational and Social Psychology

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• Application code L7U2
• Starting 2024
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Our MSc Organisational and Social Psychology (OSP) is a world leading master's degree programme taught at our campus in London. It addresses, at its core, the interface between social psychological processes and organisational systems, and how these shape the performance and well-being of individuals and institutions.

Through drawing on classic and contemporary social and organisational psychology research, we teach students new and critical insights for diagnosing and addressing organisational problems, explaining job performance, understanding workplace relations, and improving organisational capabilities. By pursuing this degree, you will acquire state of the art knowledge about key organisational psychology processes such as learning and creativity, organisational culture and identity, leadership, decision making, well-being, teamwork, innovation, and organisational change. You will also learn, and be able to apply, key methodologies used by psychology researchers and practitioners to investigate and improve organizations.

Taught and directed by experienced organisational psychologists, the programme is informed by cutting edge research insights as well as a rigorous approach to organisational, social and psychological theory and methodology. The programme is contextualised to reflect the public debates and societal trends that pertain to life in organisations.

The programme is of benefit to both recent graduates who wish to specialise in an applied area of psychology, and those with experience of working in organisations and organisational consultancy.

Our very active OSP MSc alumni network has more than a thousand graduate members expanding 20 successful years and 5 continents. Our alumni lead careers in fields such as management consultancy, human resource management, organisational development and change, behavioural insights research, training and skills development, risk management, government, charities, academia and entrepreneurship.

Our department was recently ranked number one in the UK for Psychology in the  Good University Guide from The Times and Sunday Times .

Programme details

For more information about tuition fees and entry requirements, see the fees and funding and assessing your application sections.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements for msc organisational and social psychology.

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent, with a considered interest in the area covered by the MSc.

Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet the minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.

If you have studied or are studying outside of the UK then have a look at our  Information for International Students  to find out the entry requirements that apply to you.

Assessing your application

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified prospective students and want to recruit students with the very best academic merit, potential and motivation, irrespective of their background.

We carefully consider each application on an individual basis, taking into account all the information presented on your application form, including your:

- academic achievement (including predicted and achieved grades) - statement of academic purpose - two academic references - CV

See further information on supporting documents

You may also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency, although you do not need to provide this at the time of your application to LSE.  See our English language requirements .

When to apply

Applications for this programme are considered on a rolling basis, meaning the programme will close once it becomes full. There is no fixed deadline by which you need to apply, however, to be considered for any LSE funding opportunity, you must have submitted your application and all supporting documents by the funding deadline. See the fees and funding section for more details. 

Fees and funding

Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme.

The fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It does not cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.

Tuition fees 2024/25 for MSc Organisational and Social Psychology

Home students: £27,480 Overseas students: £27,480

The Table of Fees shows the latest tuition amounts for all programmes offered by the School.

The amount of tuition fees you will need to pay, and any financial support you are eligible for, will depend on whether you are classified as a home or overseas student, otherwise known as your fee status. LSE assesses your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department of Education.

Further information about fee status classification.

Fee reduction

Students who completed undergraduate study at LSE and are beginning taught graduate study at the School are eligible for a  fee reduction  of around 10 per cent of the fee.

Scholarships and other funding

The School recognises that the  cost of living in London  may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.

This programme is eligible for needs-based awards from LSE, including the  Graduate Support Scheme ,  Master's Awards , and  Anniversary Scholarships . 

Selection for any funding opportunity is based on receipt of an offer for a place and submitting a Graduate Financial Support application, before the funding deadline. Funding deadline for needs-based awards from LSE:  25 April 2024 .

In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas.  Find out more about financial support.

Government tuition fee loans and external funding

A postgraduate loan is available from the UK government for eligible students studying for a first master’s programme, to help with fees and living costs. Some other governments and organisations also offer tuition fee loan schemes.

Find out more about tuition fee loans

Further information

Fees and funding opportunities

Information for international students

LSE is an international community, with over 140 nationalities represented amongst its student body. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do.  

If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK then take a look at our Information for International students . 

1) Take a note of the UK qualifications we require for your programme of interest (found in the ‘Entry requirements’ section of this page). 

2) Go to the International Students section of our website. 

3) Select your country. 

4) Select ‘Graduate entry requirements’ and scroll until you arrive at the information about your local/national qualification. Compare the stated UK entry requirements listed on this page with the local/national entry requirement listed on your country specific page.

Part-time study Part time study is only available for students who do not require a student visa.

Programme structure and courses

You will take three compulsory courses and will chose options to the value of one unit from an approved list. You will also complete a dissertation of up to 10,000 words on an approved topic of choice. A professional seminar series that runs throughout the year provides you with the opportunity to debate with professionals, managers and consultants working on a variety of organisational contexts.

Organisational Social Psychology   Focuses on both the social psychology of organisations and social psychological processes within organisations.

Methods for Social Psychology Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods Provides an overview of methodological issues for social psychological research.

Dissertation Consists of an individual research project on a topic of your choice, of up to 10,000 words.

Examples of previous PBS dissertations can be found  on our Postgraduate Prizes page . 

You will be able to choose from two half unit options. The following electives are aligned towards the core themes of this Masters:

Organisations, Groups and Identity

Theory and Practice of Organisational Development

Organisational Culture

For the most up-to-date list of optional courses please visit the relevant School Calendar page .

You must note, however, that while care has been taken to ensure that this information is up to date and correct, a change of circumstances since publication may cause the School to change, suspend or withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees that apply to it. The School will always notify the affected parties as early as practicably possible and propose any viable and relevant alternative options. Note that the School will neither be liable for information that after publication becomes inaccurate or irrelevant, nor for changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study due to events outside of its control, which includes but is not limited to a lack of demand for a course or programme of study, industrial action, fire, flood or other environmental or physical damage to premises.

You must also note that places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements. The School cannot therefore guarantee you a place. Please note that changes to programmes and courses can sometimes occur after you have accepted your offer of a place. These changes are normally made in light of developments in the discipline or path-breaking research, or on the basis of student feedback. Changes can take the form of altered course content, teaching formats or assessment modes. Any such changes are intended to enhance the student learning experience. You should visit the School’s  Calendar , or contact the relevant academic department, for information on the availability and/or content of courses and programmes of study. Certain substantive changes will be listed on the  updated graduate course and programme information page.

Teaching and assessment

Contact hours and independent study.

Within your programme you will take a number of courses, often including half unit courses and full unit courses. In half unit courses, on average, you can expect 20-30 contact hours in total and for full unit courses, on average, you can expect 40-60 contact hours in total. This includes sessions such as lectures, classes, seminars or workshops. Hours vary according to courses and you can view indicative details in the Calendar  within the Teaching section of each  course guide .

You are also expected to complete independent study outside of class time. This varies depending on the programme, but requires you to manage the majority of your study time yourself, by engaging in activities such as reading, note-taking, thinking and research.

Teaching methods

LSE is internationally recognised for its teaching and research and therefore employs a rich variety of teaching staff with a range of experience and status. Each topic will be presented by an expert working practically in the field. Courses may be taught by individual members of faculty, such as lecturers, senior lecturers, readers, associate professors and professors. Many departments now also employ guest teachers and visiting members of staff, LSE teaching fellows and graduate teaching assistants who are usually doctoral research students and in the majority of cases, teach on undergraduate courses only. You can view indicative details for the teacher responsible for each course in the relevant  course guide .

All taught courses are required to include formative coursework which is unassessed. It is designed to help prepare you for summative assessment which counts towards the course mark and to the degree award. LSE uses a range of formative assessment, such as essays, problem sets, case studies, reports, quizzes, mock exams and many others. Your assessments include examinations, essays and a final dissertation. An indication of the formative coursework and summative assessment for each course can be found in the relevant  course guide .

Academic support

A dissertation supervisor will be allocated to you to advise and guide you in selecting a topic and to design and carry out an empirical piece of social psychological research. This gives you the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of the research process.

Assistance and guidance for your dissertation will be provided through group supervision, workshops and related research activities, as well as formative feedback from your supervisor. Specifically, your supervisor will comment on your Dissertation Plan and Dissertation Progress Report.

You will also be assigned an academic mentor who will be available for guidance and advice on academic or personal concerns.

There are many opportunities to extend your learning outside the classroom and complement your academic studies at LSE.  LSE LIFE  is the School’s centre for academic, personal and professional development. Some of the services on offer include: guidance and hands-on practice of the key skills you will need to do well at LSE: effective reading, academic writing and critical thinking; workshops related to how to adapt to new or difficult situations, including development of skills for leadership, study/work/life balance and preparing for the world of work; and advice and practice on working in study groups and on cross-cultural communication and teamwork.

LSE is committed to enabling all students to achieve their full potential and the School’s  Disability and Wellbeing Service  provides a free, confidential service to all LSE students and is a first point of contact for all disabled students.

Teaching staff

Programme directors

Dr Lucia Garcia-Lorenzo  

Dr Tom Reader  

Student support and resources

We’re here to help and support you throughout your time at LSE, whether you need help with your academic studies, support with your welfare and wellbeing or simply to develop on a personal and professional level.

Whatever your query, big or small, there are a range of people you can speak to who will be happy to help.  

Department librarians   – they will be able to help you navigate the library and maximise its resources during your studies. 

Accommodation service  – they can offer advice on living in halls and offer guidance on private accommodation related queries.

Class teachers and seminar leaders  – they will be able to assist with queries relating to specific courses. 

Disability and Wellbeing Service  – they are experts in long-term health conditions, sensory impairments, mental health and specific learning difficulties. They offer confidential and free services such as  student counselling,  a  peer support scheme  and arranging  exam adjustments.  They run groups and workshops.  

IT help  – support is available 24 hours a day to assist with all your technology queries.   

LSE Faith Centre  – this is home to LSE's diverse religious activities and transformational interfaith leadership programmes, as well as a space for worship, prayer and quiet reflection. It includes Islamic prayer rooms and a main space for worship. It is also a space for wellbeing classes on campus and is open to all students and staff from all faiths and none.   

Language Centre  – the Centre specialises in offering language courses targeted to the needs of students and practitioners in the social sciences. We offer pre-course English for Academic Purposes programmes; English language support during your studies; modern language courses in nine languages; proofreading, translation and document authentication; and language learning community activities.

LSE Careers  ­ – with the help of LSE Careers, you can make the most of the opportunities that London has to offer. Whatever your career plans, LSE Careers will work with you, connecting you to opportunities and experiences from internships and volunteering to networking events and employer and alumni insights. 

LSE Library   –   founded in 1896, the British Library of Political and Economic Science is the major international library of the social sciences. It stays open late, has lots of excellent resources and is a great place to study. As an LSE student, you’ll have access to a number of other academic libraries in Greater London and nationwide. 

LSE LIFE  – this is where you should go to develop skills you’ll use as a student and beyond. The centre runs talks and workshops on skills you’ll find useful in the classroom; offers one-to-one sessions with study advisers who can help you with reading, making notes, writing, research and exam revision; and provides drop-in sessions for academic and personal support. (See ‘Teaching and assessment’). 

LSE Students’ Union (LSESU)  – they offer academic, personal and financial advice and funding.  

PhD Academy   – this is available for PhD students, wherever they are, to take part in interdisciplinary events and other professional development activities and access all the services related to their registration. 

Sardinia House Dental Practice   – this   offers discounted private dental services to LSE students.  

St Philips Medical Centre  – based in Pethwick-Lawrence House, the Centre provides NHS Primary Care services to registered patients.

Student Services Centre  – our staff here can answer general queries and can point you in the direction of other LSE services.  

Student advisers   – we have a  Deputy Head of Student Services (Advice and Policy)  and an  Adviser to Women Students  who can help with academic and pastoral matters.

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As a student at LSE you’ll be based at our central London campus. Find out what our campus and London have to offer you on academic, social and career perspective. 

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Your time at LSE is not just about studying, there are plenty of ways to get involved in  extracurricular activities . From joining one of over 200 societies, or starting your own society, to volunteering for a local charity, or attending a public lecture by a world-leading figure, there is a lot to choose from. 

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LSE is based on one  campus  in the centre of London. Despite the busy feel of the surrounding area, many of the streets around campus are pedestrianised, meaning the campus feels like a real community. 

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London is an exciting, vibrant and colourful city. It's also an academic city, with more than 400,000 university students. Whatever your interests or appetite you will find something to suit your palate and pocket in this truly international capital. Make the most of career opportunities and social activities, theatre, museums, music and more. 

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Student stories

Lorena carrasco.

The LSE teaching method is unique because it challenges you to critically think for yourself and take ownership of your career. My professors were top academics and practitioners that facilitated vigorous discussions, but I was responsible to read, reflect and develop an opinion of my own. Studying at the LSE gave me access to the largest Social Science Library in the world and a network of experts that was also decisive to conduct high-quality research. In my dissertation, I explored the identity transition of working mothers and provided practical recommendations for women and organisations to thrive. This not only granted me a distinction grade but, above all, became the foundation of my own business. I never imagined myself as an entrepreneur but being in such a diverse and intellectually stimulating environment like the LSE, sharpened my curiosity to understand the roots of inequality in the workplace and equipped me with the tools to help women accelerate their career growth. This experience broadened my understanding of what I can achieve and convinced me that I can contribute to social change on a global scale.   

My experience in 3 words:  Stimulating, Transformative, Inspiring.

Sarah Kate L'Heureux 

Why did you choose the course/LSE?  

I chose the Organisational and Social Psychology MSc because I wanted to gain a more comprehensive understanding of human behavior in the workplace. This program educates students on both academic literature and theory, as well as how to apply these concepts in realistic situations that occur in organizations. 

What has been the highlight of your LSE experience?

I think the highlight of my experience at LSE has been the seminar discussions and extensive conversations held outside of the classroom about course content. It has been incredibly impactful to hear the perceptions, thoughts, and reflections my colleagues have towards material taught in lectures.

How are you planning to use your degree for your future career?  

I plan to use this master's degree as I pursue a career in human development consulting and later in my pursuits for a PhD. program in organizational psychology. 

Sum up your experience in 3 words:  Rigorous, inspiring, and rewarding 

Sai Kalvapalle

Coming out of an undergraduate programme in Psychology where I independently enjoyed social psychology and industrial/organizational psychology, the OSP programme seemed like the ideal specialization, housed in a rigorous social scientific institution of LSE and the exhilarating & diverse city of London! It’s hard to name a single highlight of my LSE experience, but one memorable one is our Departmental trip to Cumberland Lodge, where we participated in discussions, debates, socials, and relaxing walks in Windsor Great Park. Based on my training at LSE, I am now in a PhD programme, investigating the relational dynamics in organizational life. In sum, my LSE experience was open, stimulating, and challenging.

Melissa Nassimiha

Why did you choose the course/LSE?

During my Bachelor’s degree in Criminology & Psychology, I fell in love with the Organisational Psychology module and I decided to do a Master's to specialize in that field. I applied to LSE because I knew that it was one of the leading universities in the world: its unique teaching approach based on research and independent thinking it’s what convinced me. 

The movie night where we watched “Fight Club” with snacks and drinks and did a post-modernist analysis of it afterwards. This is just an example, but all the professors organised some unique activity that strengthened our professional and personal relationship with them. 

How are you planning to use your degree for your future career?

3 months prior to the completion of my Master’s I've started working as a data analyst in an amazing Organisational Intelligence start-up called Temporall that combines AI and human minds to give leaders the clarity they need. This degree gave me the tools that allow me to be part of something innovative and exciting.

Sum up your experience in 3 words:  Academia is cool 

Alvara Figueredo, Guatemala, MSc Organisational and Social Psychology

The mix of social and organisational psychology in my MSc is simply fascinating. It allows you to develop professionally either in the social space or working with organisations. I also love having the freedom to adapt the programme to my personal needs by taking the options that I find most interesting, even from other departments; the speakers that come to talk about interesting topics; the quality of the research, and finally, the approach to social problems is so important, the social construction of change instead of an individualistic approach.

LSE has helped me to develop in a number of ways: Firstly, learning about top class research; Secondly, I am now part of the team of researchers of the Incas Project, in which LSE is a participant. It allowed me to gain access to key contacts, and professional opportunities that otherwise could not have happened. LSE made that possible. 

Maitreyee Patki, MSc Organisational and Social Psychology

Being in London and at LSE, was definitely was one of the best experiences of my life. Studying at LSE was a dream come true, more for my parents than me! I had met an alumnus from LSE during my undergraduate days and I remember being very impressed with her, her field of work and her academic background. It inspired me to take the same route. Being an international student in London was a very enriching experience. Other than the fact that it has made me a lot more confident and independent, it also made me aware of cultural differences and taught me to not evaluate all with the same lens. The LSE brand name in itself is an impressive one. It is a great conversation starter when speaking with employers and it establishes you as a superior candidate instantly, giving you a clear edge over others.

Quick Careers Facts for the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science

Median salary of our PG students 15 months after graduating: £33,000

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

• Financial and Professional Services              
• Education, Teaching and Research            
• Consultancy      
• Real Estate, Environment and Energy 
• Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities

The data was collected as part of the Graduate Outcomes survey, which is administered by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Graduates from 2020-21 were the fourth group to be asked to respond to Graduate Outcomes. Median salaries are calculated for respondents who are paid in UK pounds sterling and who were working in full-time employment.

Recent graduates have gained employment worldwide in consultancy, international enterprises and firms, banks, government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), or have gone on to obtain PhDs and pursue an academic career.

Further information on graduate destinations for this programme

Support for your career

Many leading organisations give careers presentations at the School during the year, and LSE Careers has a wide range of resources available to assist students in their job search. Find out more about the  support available to students through LSE Careers .

Preliminary reading

A Furnham  The Psychology of Behaviour at Work: the individual in the organization ( Psychology Press, 2005)

S A Haslam, P s ychology in Organizations: the social identity approach (S age, 2004)

E H Schein  Organizational culture and leadership  (John Wiley & Sons, 2010)

K E Weick  Sensemaking in organizations   (Sage, 1995)

Free-to-access publications by OSP faculty that you may wish to read:

L Garcia-Lorenzo  Framing uncertainty: narratives, change and digital technologies  ( Social Science Information , 2010)

S McKenna, L Garcia-Lorenzo and T Bridgman  Managing, managerial control and managerial identity in the post-bureaucratic world  ( Journal of Management Development , (29(2), 128-136, 2010)

L Moskovitz & L Garcia-Lorenzo  Changing the NHS a Day at a Time: the role of enactment in the mobilisation and prefiguration of change  ( Journal of Social and Political Psychology , (4(1), 196-219, 2016)

I H Gleibs, A Mummendey and P Noack  Predictors of change in postmerger identification during a merger process: a longitudinal study  ( Journal of Personality and Social Psychology , 95, 1095-1112, 2008)

Noort, M., Reader, T., Shorrock, S., & Kirwan, B. (2016). The relationship between national culture and safety culture: implications for international safety culture assessments. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 89, 515-538

Reader, T., Mearns, K., Lopes, C. (2017). Organisational support for the workforce and employee safety citizenship behaviours: a reciprocal relationship. Human Relations, 70, 362-385

Please contact Louise Millar via email:  [email protected]

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Come on a guided campus tour, attend an undergraduate open day, drop into our office or go on a self-guided tour.  Find out about opportunities to visit LSE . 

LSE visits you

Student Marketing, Recruitment and Study Abroad travels throughout the UK and around the world to meet with prospective students. We visit schools, attend education fairs and also hold Destination LSE events: pre-departure events for offer holders.  Find details on LSE's upcoming visits . 

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MSc Occupational and Business Psychology

University of roehampton.

• 1 year Full time degree: £10,500 per year (UK)
• 16 months Full time degree: £10,500 per year (UK)
• 2 years Part time degree
• Leadership, Engagement, and Motivation- Core
• Wellbeing and Organisational Health- Core
• Coaching, Training, and Behavioural Change- Core
• Work Design and Organisational Change- Core
• Applied Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods- Core
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Organisational Psychology MSc

City, university of london.

• 1 year Full time degree: £13,000 per year (UK)
• 2 years Part time degree: £6,500 per year (UK)
• Psychological Assessment (15 Credits) - Core
• The Scientist Practitioner (15 Credits) - Core
• Research methods (15 Credits) - Core
• Work Design, Organisational Change and Development (15 Credits) - Core
• Mindful Leadership Development (15 Credits) - Core

Occupational and Organizational Psychology MSc

University of surrey.

• 1 year Full time degree: £15,100 per year (UK)
• Applying Psychology at Work (15 Credits) - Core
• Applied Research Dissertation (60 Credits) - Core
• Performance, Engagement and Well-being (15 Credits) - Core
• Research Methods for Applied Psychology (15 Credits) - Core
• Psychological Assessment in the Workplace (15 Credits) - Core

Occupational/Business Psychology MSc

University of worcester.

• 1 year Full time degree: £9,000 per year (UK)
• 2 years Part time degree: £4,500 per year (UK)
• Advanced Research Methods
• Professional Skills Development
• Well-being and Work
• Psychological Assessment at Work
• Advanced Independent Study

MSc Business Psychology

Bristol, university of the west of england.

• 1 year Full time degree: £9,500 per year (UK)

MSc Work & Organisational Psychology

University of strathclyde.

• 12 months Full time degree: £12,950 per year (UK)
• Assessment & Selection at Work- Core
• Organisational Development & Change- Core
• Leadership, Engagement & Motivation- Core
• Work, Health & Wellbeing- Core
• Developing Talent- Core

MSc Organisational Psychology

University of east anglia uea.

• 1 year Full time degree: £12,900 per year (UK)

MSc Organisational and Business Psychology

University of liverpool online programmes, university of liverpool.

• 30 months Online degree: £16,065 per year (UK)
• Organisational Development and Change (15 Credits)
• Data Analysis for Psychology (15 Credits)
• Global Talent Management (15 Credits)
• Evidence Based Coaching (15 Credits)
• Mind, Brain, and Behaviour (15 Credits)

PG Dip Organisational Psychology

University of essex online.

• 16 months Online degree: £6,084 per year (UK)
• Mentoring and Coaching for Organisational Effectiveness (20 Credits) - Core
• Research Methods (10 Credits) - Core
• Core Principles of Psychological Enquiry (10 Credits) - Core
• Strategic Human Resource Development (20 Credits) - Core
• Psychological Assessment at Work (20 Credits) - Core

Organizational Psychology PhD

Birkbeck, university of london.

• 4 years Full time degree: £4,712 per year (UK)
• 7 years Part time degree: £2,500 per year (UK)

Business and Organisational Psychology MSc

Coventry university.

• 1 year Full time degree: £11,200 per year (UK)
• 2 years Part time degree: £11,200 per year (UK)

University of East London

• 1 year Full time degree: £11,460 per year (UK)
• 2 years Part time degree: £5,730 per year (UK)
• Developing as a Researcher Part 1- Core
• Developing as a Researcher Part 2- Core
• Health and Wellbeing at Work (Mental Wealth)- Core

MA Management and Organisational Dynamics

University of essex.

• 1 year Full time degree: £10,000 per year (UK)
• 2 years Part time degree: £5,000 per year (UK)
• Psychoanalysis of Groups and Organisations (30 Credits) - Core
• MA Dissertation (60 Credits) - Core
• Psycho Analytic Theory (30 Credits) - Core
• Experiencing Organisations: Reflexivity and Analysis (20 Credits) - Core
• Management and Strategy (20 Credits) - Core

Psychology of Work PGDip by distance learning

University of leicester.

• 18 months Distance without attendance degree: £7,960 per year (UK)
• Work Design, Organisational Change and Development
• Leadership, Engagement and Motivation
• Research Methods
• Learning, Training and Development

Work and Organisational Psychology MSc/PGDip

University of nottingham.

• 12 months Full time degree: £10,500 per year (UK)
• 36 months Part time degree
• Work design, Wellbeing and Work (20 Credits)
• Quantitative Methods (20 Credits)
• Consultancy Skills (10 Credits)
• Qualitative Research Methods (10 Credits)

Organisational and Business Psychology - PCert, PDip, MSc

University of kent.

• 1 year Full time degree: £9,800 per year (UK)
• 2 years Part time degree: £4,900 per year (UK)
• 4 years Part time degree: £4,900 per year (UK)
• PSYC9970 - Advanced Research Project: Proposal Development (4 Credits) - Core
• PSYC8570 - Organisational Psychology: Methods and Statistics (20 Credits) - Core
• PSYC8440 - Groups, Teams and Organisations (20 Credits) - Core
• PSYC8630 - Advanced Topics in Business Psychology (20 Credits) - Core
• PSYC8029 - The Psychology of Selection and Assessment (15 Credits) - Core

University of Wolverhampton

• 2 years Online degree: £7,200 per year (UK)
• 14 months Online degree: £6,171 per year (UK)
• Organisational Strategy
• Leadership and People Management
• Financial Management and Control
• Positive Psychology and Wellbeing
• Sustainability in Business

University of Westminster, London

• 1 year Full time degree: £12,500 per year (UK)
• 2 years Part time day degree: £6,250 per year (UK)
• 2 years Part time evening degree: £6,250 per year (UK)
• The Psychology of Selection and Assessmen (20 Credits) - Core
• Business Research Methods (20 Credits) - Core
• Psychology of Coaching and Mentoring for Professional Development (20 Credits) - Core
• The Psychology of Learning, Training and Development (20 Credits) - Core
• MSc Business and Organisational Psychology Project (40 Credits) - Core

MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology

Northumbria university, newcastle.

• 2 years Distance without attendance degree: £4,980 per year (UK)
• 1 year Full time degree: £11,260 per year (UK)
• Academic Language Skills (ALS) for PG Psychology Students- Core
• MSc Thesis (60 Credits) - Core
• Qualitative and Quantitative Methods (20 Credits)
• Workplace Well-being (20 Credits)
• Learning and Development in Organisations (20 Credits)

MSc Business Psychology with Coaching

Heriot-watt university.

• 1 year Full time degree: £9,152 per year (UK)
• 2 years Part time degree: £4,576 per year (UK)
• Psychology of Leadership
• Intercultural Communication in the Workplace
• Social and Organisational Culture
• Coaching Psychology

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About Postgraduate Organisational Psychology

Organisational psychology is a specialist niche within the wider field of psychology focusing on the study of human behaviour in the workplace. It is dedicated to the understanding of the way that businesses and other organisations ‘think’ as the sum of the behaviours and feelings of its employees and stakeholders. It applies psychological theories and principles to organisations to improve the well-being and performance of employees and the organisation as a whole.

There are over 50 organisational psychology courses available at postgraduate level in the UK, ranging in focus from social to organisational, occupational or business psychology.

What to expect

Entry requirements will vary considerably in this subject. Some universities will ask for an undergraduate degree in any subject, others will ask for an undergraduate degree in psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society.

Common topics covered in this area include motivation, selection and assessment, well-being, learning and development, organisational change, and leadership. It’s important to do some research into the exact modules covered in the courses you are interested in.

Graduates in this field go on to work on insightful research, at think tanks and charities, and in large organisations themselves, helping address issues like sexual harassment or increasing wellbeing and productivity.

Course type:

• Distance learning

Qualification:

Universities:.

• University of Sussex
• King's College London, University of London
• University of Aberdeen
• London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
• Loughborough University
• Aston University, Birmingham
• University of Manchester
• University of Liverpool Online
• University of Leeds
• University of Hertfordshire
• Buckinghamshire New University
• University of London Worldwide
• University of Sheffield
• Arden University

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MSc Industrial/Organizational and Business Psychology

Industrial/organisational and business psychology msc.

Industrial/Organisational and Business Psychology deals with human capital issues and is instrumental in helping businesses become more effective and profitable, as well as improving employees' wellbeing and performance. This brand new MSc will prepare students for academic research and professional practice in this field.

Key Information

Programme starts.

September 2018

Modes and duration

Tuition fees (2018/19), application deadlines.

Note on fees: The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Current Students website .

Entry requirements

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related subject, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. We value applications from individuals who have relevant work experience, and/or have engaged with psychological interventions in a number of commercial and or voluntary organisational settings.

English Language Requirements

If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.

The English language level for this programme is: Good

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

International students

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website .

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below.

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The programme provides an understanding of all the fundamental psychological issues concerning the behaviour of individuals at work, including their job performance, motivation, and occupational health. The MSc includes six core modules, including the Psychology of Behaviour at Work and Talent Management, as well as a wide range of optional modules from various other UCL departments and programmes. This MSc will equip all students with a wide range of skills, methods and theories concerning key applications of psychology to organisations and businesses today. Areas of application will include: finance (psychology of money and banking); marketing and advertising (social psychology of attitudes and consumer preferences); personnel selection, training and development, and workplace motivation (organisational psychology). The MSc will emphasise applied, consulting and practical skills to enhance students’ employability by helping them develop key psychological business skills and knowledge.

In line with the tradition of UCL’s Psychology and Language Sciences Division, students will receive the most advanced methodological training and conduct state of-the-art research in areas relevant to business/organisational psychology – especially during their final year dissertation. UCL’s Division of Psychology and Language Sciences is one of the top Psychology departments in the world UCL usually rates as in the top 5 universities in Great Britain and in the top 20 in the world In addition, students will benefit from the commercial experience of senior faculty members, and links with other UCL departments (where they will be able to take optional/elective modules). The course will be international in its perspective and courses taught by Professors with extensive international business experience. The transfer of knowledge provided by this programme will apply worldwide, particularly the US, Europe and Asia.     The prestige of UCL, its Psychology and Language Sciences Division, and unique academic expertise in the offered areas - including Professor Furnham, a world renowned authority in Industrial/Organisational and Business Psychology (with both academic and corporate experience), and Professor Chamorro-Premuzic (the course director and international authority in talent management, consumer and media psychology) make this a unique programme. This is the first MSc of its kind in the UK (as it will cover both Industrial- Organisational and Business Psychology). The programme will offer good networking opportunities with global organisations and the possibility to work closely with businesses during the MSc research dissertation. UCL staff have a track record consulting to leading organisations in both public and private sector: clients and partners have included Goldman Sachs, HSBC, the BBC, Unilever, and the British Army.

This MSc is ideal for those who want to specialise in Work Psychology, as well as those with an interest in commercial and organisational applications of psychological theories and methods. It will also equip those interested in management consultancy as well as starting their own psychological consultancy. Psychology graduates, as well as graduates from related disciplines (especially Social Sciences: e.g., management, economics, sociology, and business) will normally be eligible to apply. Each case is judged on its merits. Business Psychology is a growing area of applied psychology and includes well established organisational processes, such as staffing and human resources, training and development, employee engagement surveys, and performance management. In broad terms, this sub-branch of Psychology deals with human capital issues and is instrumental in helping businesses become more effective and profitable, as well as improving employees‘ well-being and performance. Although Occupational/Work Psychology has a well-defined tradition in the UK, most Masters programmes are restricted by BPS accreditation requirements and offer only a limited range of content-based modules (typically, they include human factors and ergonomics, organisational health and behaviour, personnel selection and training and development). This MSc will still cover all these areas, but it will also provide students with a range of optional modules including other business applications of psychology.

The course will be made up of 8 taught modules and a research project. There will be 6 core modules, which will provide students with a firm basis in both the theory and practice of Industrial/Organisational Psychology and Business Psychology. The additional modules will be selected by students from a list of options (including not only modules from Psychology but also other departments). The options and research project will, therefore, allow students to pursue their own specific interests, and complete a significant piece of research work.

For full time students, most teaching will be covered in terms 1 and 2 (approximately three days a week). The third term will focus primarily on the research/MSc dissertation. Assessment will comprise final exam papers (in the summer), coursework (essays and presentations), and the final research/MSc dissertation.

All students will undertake an independent research project with the supervision of a staff member.

 Plus two optional modules from this list:

The timetable will be confirmed but students will attend lectures and tutorials for 2-3 days a week during the first and second terms, and focus on their research dissertation during the third term.

Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic

Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic is an international authority in psychological profiling, consumer analytics, and talent management. He is a Professor of Business Psychology at University College London (UCL), Vice President of Research and Innovation at Hogan Assessments, and has previously taught at New York University and the London School of Economics. Dr Tomas has published 7 books and over 100 scientific papers, making him one of the most prolific social scientists of his generation. His work has received awards by the American Psychological Association and the International Society for the Study of Individual Differences, to which he is now director. Dr Tomas is also the director of UCL's Industrial-Organisational and Business Psychology programme, and an Associate to Harvard's Entrepreneurial Finance Lab. Over the past 15 years, he has consulted to a range of clients in the financial services (JP Morgan, HSBC, Prudential), advertising (Havas, Fallon, BBH), media (Yahoo!, MTV, Endemol), consumer goods (Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser), fashion (LVMH, Net-a-Porter) and government (British Army, Royal Mail, National Health Service) sectors. Dr Tomas' media career comprises over 70 TV appearances, including the BBC, CNN, and Sky, and regular features in Harvard Business Review. Dr Tomas is a keynote speaker for the Institute of Economic Affairs and the co-founder of metaprofiling.com, a digital start-up that enables organisations to identify individuals with entrepreneurial talent. He lives in London and New York.

Adrian Furnham

Adrian Furnham was educated at the London School of Economics where he obtained a distinction in an MSc Econ., and at Oxford University where he completed a doctorate (D.Phil) in 1981. He has subsequently earned a D.Sc (1991) and D.Litt (1995) degree. Previously a lecturer in Psychology at Pembroke College, Oxford, he has been Professor of Psychology at University College London since 1992. He has lectured widely abroad and held scholarships and visiting professorships at, amongst others, the University of New South Wales, the University of the West Indies, the University of Hong Kong and the University of KwaZulu-Natal.  He has also been a Visiting Professor of Management at Henley Management College. He has recently been made Adjunct Professor of Management at the Norwegian School of Management (2009)

He has written over 1000 scientific papers and 70 books including The Protestant Work Ethic (1990) Culture Shock (1994), The New Economic Mind (1995), Personality at Work (1994), The Myths of Management (1996), The Psychology of Behaviour at Work (1997), The Psychology of Money (1998), The Psychology of Culture Shock (2001) The Incompetent Manager (2003), The Dark Side of Behaviour at Work (2004), The People Business (2005) Personality and Intellectual Competence (2005) Management Mumbo-Jumbo (2006) Head and Heart Management (2007) The Psychology of Physical Attraction (2007) The Body Beautiful (2007) Personality and Intelligence at Work (2008) Management Intelligence (2008) Dim Sum Management (2008) 50 Psychology Ideas you really need to know (2009) The Elephant in the Boardroom: The Psychology of Leadership Derailment (2010) People Management in Turbulent Times (2009) The Psychology of Personnel Selection (2010) Body Language in Business  (2010) Bad Apples (2011) Leadership: everything you want to know (2011) People Management in a Downturn (2011) The Talented Manager (2012) The Engaging Manager (2012).  Many have been translated into foreign languages including Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Professor Furnham is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society and is among the most productive psychologists in the world. He is on the editorial board of a number of international journals, as well as the past elected President of the International Society for the Study of Individual Differences. He is also a founder director of Applied Behavioural Research Associates (ABRA), a psychological consultancy. He has been a consultant to over 30 major international companies, with particular interests in top team development, management change performance management systems, psychometric testing and leadership derailment. He speaks regularly at academic and business conferences and is noted for his motivational speaking.

He is also a newspaper columnist previously at the Financial Times, now at the Sunday Times. He wrote regularly for the Daily Telegraph and is a regular contributor to national and international radio and television stations including the BBC, CNN, and ITV.  More details in the latest ‘Who’s Who’.

Dimitrios Tsivrikos

Dr Dimitrios Tsivrikos is a chartered consumer psychologist; and has extensive experience in helping global firms developing their market share, corporate reputation and branding proposition. His research, teaching and consultancy work specialises in Business, Consumer/Branding and Occupational Psychology. Throughout his academic and consultancy career he has held a number of international research positions, and has published widely on psychology and business oriented subjects. He is a leading commentator on consumer behaviour and a frequent guest on the BBC and SKY News, as well as acts as a scientific consultant in various periodicals such as Property Week, Esquire and The Guardian.

Gurnek Banks

Gurnek Banks is the co-founder and Chief Executive of YSC, currently based in the  London office . He has worked with senior leaders across a wide range of industries for almost 25 years and remains a trusted advisor to some of the most senior leaders in British and international business.

Since establishing the company in 1990, Gurnek has been instrumental in growing YSC internationally to its current network of 15 offices. In the last 10 years he has also been responsible for leading YSC’s broadening strategy, providing clients with a wide range of offerings that support their diverse leadership and talent challenges.

Ana Dutra is the CEO of Mandala Global Advisors. As former-CEO of Korn/Ferry Consulting, Ana created a $300 MM global business through organic growth and acquisitions. She is on the Boards of Greeley&Hansen, Humantelligence, International Women Forum, Children’s Memorial Hospital, GSU and AUSL, a school turnaround business. She is in the Kellogg Advisory Board, Economic Club of Chicago, Committee of 200 and Chicago Council on Global Affairs.

A Brazilian with 28 years in P&L management, turnarounds, and M&A in 25 countries, Ana helps Boards and CEOs to identify and execute growth strategies through innovation, acquisitions and new technologies. As a CEO, Ana led turnarounds, global acquisitions and post-merger-integrations. Ana started her career with IBM managing global products and lines-of-businesses. After attending Kellogg MBA, she led P&Ls with CSC, Oliver Wyman, Accenture and Korn/Ferry.

Ana holds Kellogg MBA, a Masters in Economics from PUC and a Juris Doctor from UERJ in Rio de Janeiro. She frequently speaks in the Global Competitiveness Forum, World Economic Forum and other conferences. In 2013 she received the Executives of Color Leadership Award from Chicago United.

Ana is an avid triathlete and yoga practitioner. She lives in Northfield with her husband and their three daughters.

Chia-Jung Tsay

Dr. Chia-Jung Tsay is a lecturer in the department of Management Science and Innovation at UCL. Her research examines the psychological processes that influence decision making and interpersonal perception in performance contexts. She investigates the role of expertise and non-conscious biases in professional selection and advancement. Having previously served as a fellow at Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation, Dr. Tsay received a Ph.D. in Organizational Behaviour jointly from Harvard Business School and the Department of Psychology at Harvard University.

Prof. Robert Hogan

The first psychologist to demonstrate a link between personality and organizational effectiveness, today Robert is the leading authority on personality assessment and leadership. He travels the globe to discuss his work, regularly attracting standing-room-only crowds.

Hogan Assessment Systems, the firm he co-founded with his wife Joyce Hogan in 1987, is now represented in 56 countries, and its assessments are used worldwide to help businesses increase productivity and reduce turnover.

With half of Fortune 100 companies using Hogan assessments and more than 50,000 reports processed every month, personality psychology has finally gone mainstream.

Timothy Judge

Timothy Judge received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1990. Before entering the doctoral program at Illinois, he was a Manager with Kohl's Department stores in Wisconsin and Illinois. Previously, Judge was a faculty member at Cornell University, the University of Iowa, and, most recently, the University of Florida. In his career, he has published 130 articles in refereed journals, including 82 articles in top-tier journals. Judge is a fellow of the Academy of Management, the American Psychological Association, and the American Psychological Society. He serves on the editorial review boards of eight journals, including Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Personnel Psychology. He has served as Division Chair for the Human Resources Division of the Academy of Management, and currently serves on the Academy of Management’s Board of Governors. His research interests are in the areas of personality, leadership, moods and emotions, and career and life success.

Clive Rich is an international professional negotiator. During a 30 year career he has played a crucial role in negotiating and brokering more than £10bn worth of global deals for and with a broad spectrum of multi-nationals, major organisations and super-brands, including Sony, Yahoo, Apple, Napster, BMG, San Disk, My Space, Simon Cowell’s Syco and the BBC. He has also provided negotiation coaching services to clients as diverse as Credit Suisse, the London College of Fashion and Cambridge Business School.

He is the author of a successful book about modern Negotiation “The Yes Book, the Art of Better Negotiation”, published by Random House.

Clive has also designed and successfully launched a negotiation App called “Close My Deal”, enabling people to understand the basis of successful negotiation and apply the skills to everyday scenarios.

Also a Mediator, Arbitrator and a highly experienced entertainment and digital media lawyer and biz-dev Exec, Clive has previously successfully run digital businesses for the likes of Sony and Bertelsmann. In addition, based on his commercial and legal background, he runs an online legal service called “LawBit”, which provides simple contracts for small companies, enabling them to find, edit and share plain English documents, and obtain legal advice at a price they can afford.

William Tincup

William is the CEO of HR consultancy Tincup & Co. William is one of the country’s leading thinkers on social media application for human resources, an expert on adoption of HR technology and damn fine marketer. William has been blogging about HR related issues since 2007. He’s a contributor to Fistful of Talent, HRTechEurope and HRExaminer and also co-hosts a daily HR podcast called DriveThruHR. Tweet him @williamtincup. William serves on the Board of Advisors for Insynctive, Causecast, Work4Labs, PeopleReport, Jurify, TrackMaven, SocialEars, AppLearn, StrengthsInsight, The Workforce Institute, PeopleMatter, SmartRecruiters, Ajax Social Media and is a 2013 Council Member for The Candidate Experience Awards. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Chequed and is a startup mentor for Acceleprise. William is a graduate of the University of Alabama of Birmingham with a BA in Art History. He also earned a MA from the University of Arizona and a MBA from Case Western Reserve University.

Start of programme

• September intake only

Application deadline for entry in 2016/17

• 29th February 2016

PLEASE NOTE: All decisions on applications will be made AFTER the deadline has passed.

Application and next steps

Applications.

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.

Who can apply?

Students most likely to benefit from this programme will have had some training in psychology during their first degree. However, we are more than happy to receive applications from students from other social science backgrounds or fields such as human resources management, marketing/business, management, economics and communications. Given the nature of this programme, we very much welcome application from students with experience of working in business psychology or HR.

For more information see our Applications page.

What are we looking for?

When we assess your application we would like to learn:

• why you want to study Industrial/Organisational and Business Psychology at graduate level
• why you want to study Industrial/Organisational and Business Psychology at UCL
• what particularly attracts you to this programme
• how your academic and professional background meets the demands of this rigorous programme
• where you would like to go professionally with your degree

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this programme match what the programme will deliver.

Students are typically expected to enrol in this programme to maximise their employment prospects, enhance their employability, and develop as professional psychologists within large government or commercial organisations (as HR executives, recruitment consultants, executive coaches, leadership and management consultants, etc).

In the past couple of year some students have gone on to work/intern at the following companies:

Metropolitan Police

Essentia Analytics

Royal Bank of Scotland

Metaprofiling

Hogan Assessments

Contact Information

• Miss Hannah Spikesley, Teaching Administrator
• [email protected]
• +44 (0)20 7679 8798
• Division of Psychology & Language Sciences

Chamorro-Premuzic, T., & Furnham, T. (2010). The psychology of personnel selection. New York: Cambridge University Press. Furnham, A. (2005). The psychology of behaviour at work: the individual in the organisation (2nd edition). Hove: Psychology Press. Furnham, A. (2009) Personality and Intelligence at work. London: Routledge

Charles M. Judd, Gary H. McClelland, and Carey S. Ryan,  "Data Analysis: A Model Comparison Approach" (2 edition), Routledge, 2008. (see http://www.dataanalysisbook.com/ )

If you have any questions regarding admission to this programme please email Matthew Cole

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Organisational and Business Psychology

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.

Accreditation

Key information

• Duration MSc 1 year full-time
• Start date September
• Location Canterbury

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 from practitioners in the School of Psychology . At Kent’s HR Conference 2021, Psychology staff led with their research on job sharing . You can also watch B2B network events with our staff on YouTube .
• Psychology at Kent was ranked 5th for research intensity in The Complete University Guide 2022 . The Social Psychology Group researchers engage in consultancy work for businesses and the government.
• 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.
• Support from the Graduate and Researcher College as well as the School of Psychology. You are joining a strong intellectual and social community.

What you’ll learn

The Organisational and Business Psychology MSc programme brings together aspects of psychological research into applied, social, and organisational psychology modules from Kent's School of Psychology.

Everything you need to know about our Organisational and Business Psychology course

Entry requirements, course structure, how you'll study.

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.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country  and other relevant information. Due to visa restrictions, students who require a student visa to study cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning programme with no on-campus provision.

English language entry requirements

For detailed information see our  English language requirements  web pages. 

Please note that if you are required to meet an English language condition, we offer a number of pre-sessional courses in English for Academic Purposes through  Kent International Pathways

The following modules are indicative of those offered on this programme. This list is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. 

• Further details

You must take the following compulsory modules (75 credits) and 45 credits from the following optional modules:

The Psychology of Selection and Assessment

This module will provide you with a range of theoretical and practical knowledge and the opportunity to think critically and evaluate the theory and practice of employee resourcing. You will be able to develop and apply employee resourcing tools and techniques to specific organisational contents in which you might operate.

Indicative topics of study are:

• Overview of the selection process
• The role of legislation
• Job and competency analysis
• Selection tools: Recruitment and application forms; individual differences and psychometrics; selection interviews; work samples, and situational judgement tests
• Fairness and diversity in assessment.
• International selection methods
• Evaluating selection from a candidate's perspective
• Assessment beyond selection: Appraisal, 360 degree appraisals and promotion

Groups, Teams and Organisations

This module provides an opportunity to study the literature on group processes at an advanced level and familiarises students with current theorising and research on the psychology of groups and teams in organisations. The module introduces theoretical and empirical background, and uses these to help students develop ideas for further research and practice.

The module builds upon knowledge of social psychology gained at undergraduate level and draws primarily on small group research in social and organisational psychology, but perspectives from other fields such as moral psychology and economics will also be considered. Seminar topics include social identity, group cohesion, status and leadership, creativity, social dilemmas, trust/distrust, as well as moral judgment and behaviour. The module involves a great deal of student presentation, participation and discussion.

Organisational Psychology: Methods and Statistics

This module focuses on developing and extending students' knowledge of research methods and statistics. There is an important element of the module which focuses on developing students' understanding of the basics of research methods and statistical analysis. However, the module also goes further by teaching students about some advanced methodological and statistical tools. Topics to be covered include:

a) Searching and reviewing relevant literature for a research project.

b) Research design, variables, sampling, levels of measurement, surveys and experiments.

c) Descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, mode, median).

d) Basic inferential statistics (t-test, correlations, chi-square, One-Way ANOVA).

e) Advanced inferential statistics (Multivariate ANOVA, Linear & Logistic Regression)

f) Qualitative research methods (focus groups, interviews)

g) Presenting statistical findings in an understandable way when writing research reports.

Advanced Topics in Business Psychology

This module examines key concepts and emerging themes in Psychology applied to work and organisations; for example, work motivation, leadership and management, nudging, and well-being — with a particular focus on areas of research within the School of Psychology. Applications of psychological and behavioural science to work and organisations will be enriched by case studies and situated in the wider business context in which psychologists practice and provide consultancy, including relevant ethical and legal frameworks.

Advanced Research Project: Proposal Development

To provide students with an understanding of academic research and an ability to identify and utilise appropriate strategies and techniques for the purpose of individual investigation, research and practice within a subject specific area of their course route. This module will prepare students to undertake the dissertation module in Stage 2 of their course.

Advanced Research Project in Psychology

All students undertake a supervised empirical research project relevant to their chosen MSc programme, and submit it as a typed dissertation of approximately 8,000 words.

For Cognitive Psychology/Neuropsychology, Developmental Psychology, and Social Psychology dissertations, the project should be grounded in the area of psychology.

For Organisational and Business Psychology dissertations, the project should include an examination of an identifiable organisational or business issue or problem within the context of relevant psychological theory, such as social, organisational or business psychology.

The aim of the dissertation is to test the student's ability to plan, execute, analyse, and report a piece of independent research in the relevant setting. The dissertation requires detailed theoretical knowledge of the relevant discipline (or disciplines), an appreciation of the ways in which that knowledge has been applied in previous research and practice, and the methodological and statistical skills to set up a scientific investigation. Supervision is provided by the principal teaching staff and by other appropriate staff with research interests in a student's chosen area. Students are advised to read the School's Ethics pages for information on submitting applications for ethical approval to the School and to relevant outside bodies.

Human Resource Management and Development in Practice

Key elements of professional HRM&D competence in organisations are a strategic business orientation and a concern with adding value through HR practice. This module introduces students to the aims and objectives of HRM&D function in organisations and how these are met in practice.

The module is designed to introduce students to the range of practical skills required by HR professionals. Building on their understanding of the basic notions in the field, students will learn current best practices and procedures within organisations.

The module will include core lectures but its focus will be on case studies, practice based workshops and directed learning activities. These will include activities around various HRM functions within an ethical and legislative framework.

Indicative topics of study are as follows:

• Aims and objectives of HRM&D functions and current developments
• Human Resource Management & Development in different organisational contexts
• Effective leadership and methods of leadership development
• Employee motivation, commitment and engagement
• Flexible working
• Change management
• Ethical issues and practices in HRM&D
• Contemporary research and debates in Human Resource Management

Consumer Behaviour

According to the traditional marketing concept, the Consumer is at the heart of all marketing activities. Thus, how consumers and organisations buy, own, consume and dispose of products, brands, marketplace communities, and experiences is the heart of marketing. Consumption is researched by a diverse array of disciplines including economics, anthropology, psychology, sociology and cultural studies, (human) geography, history and linguistics and political science. This interdisciplinarity has brought great depth and complexity to marketing's understanding of consumption.

Although the focus of this module is consumer behaviour, organisational behaviour will also be explored. Students will develop an understanding of how theories relating to consumer and organisation decision-making, and buyer behaviour inform marketing practice. There will be an emphasis on (i) a micro-level analysis, which relates to more immediate or individual aspects of Consumer and organisational buying behaviour; and (ii) the macro-level, relating to how the broader environment and cultural issues influence consumption.

Customer Insights

This module provides an overview of key topics in generating customer insight using contemporary marketing data and will provide students with the platform to understand the importance and use of information for making marketing decisions. While this module will cover concepts in customer insights and marketing research, its focus will be on i) providing students with an understanding of how customer insights fit into the contemporary marketing framework, and ii) understanding and interpreting the use of customer insight information and tools.

Indicative topics may include:

• What is marketing research and the role of customer insight
• The role of buyers and sellers in generating customer insights
• The marketing research industry and its role in developing customer insights
• Qualitative and quantitative techniques in generating effective customer insights
• Secondary data and marketing intelligence
• Observational techniques and data
• Experiments and test marketing
• Questionnaire design and implementation
• Cross cultural issues in developing customer insights
• Communicating customer insights effectively to the client

Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity

This module focuses on helping students develop the skills of working in an innovative environment as a social scientist. Innovation has become important to organisations. The practice of hypothesis-driven or lean innovation provides a unique role for the social scientist within start-ups and large organisations. During this module, students will learn about the theory and practice of innovation. Students will also work with a team on validating a product idea.

Applying Psychology to Organisations: Extended Literature Review

In this module, students conduct an extended literature review and critique on a topic relevant to organisational psychology. The topic will be developed through discussion with an academic supervisor, to identify a particular area of research that is relevant and topical. The module will develop advanced research skills and problem solving. On completion of the modules, students will have specialist knowledge and evidence of independent research.

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Duration: MSc 1 year full-time, 2 or 4 years part-time

The MSc in Organisational and Business Psychology includes lecture and seminar-based teaching, visiting lecturers/speakers, company visits, as well as a research apprenticeship.

The programme is also offered as a 120-credit (60 ECTS) Postgraduate Diploma which entails the same taught curriculum as the MSc but does not require a dissertation. 

A 60-credit (30 ECTS) Postgraduate Certificate in Organisational and Business Psychology offers another opportunity to take one compulsory module ( The Psychology of Selection and Assessment ) and three optional modules.

Teaching and assessment

Assessment methods will include essays, seminar contributions, examinations, presentations, and the dissertation.

Programme aims

Our aims are to provide you with:

• a programme that satisfies the academic requirements of the knowledge base specified by QAA and other relevant external agencies 
• specialised knowledge of theoretical approaches to organisational psychology and related areas so that you can take effective roles within the discipline
• statistical and methodological expertise, and a multidisciplinary approach to the subject
• the necessary research and transferable skills for entering academic or other careers as practising professional psychologists
• the ability to manage your own learning and carry out independent research
• critical, analytic and problem-solving skills that can be applied in a wide range of settings
• the benefit of our close ties within Europe and elsewhere, especially external organisational partners (eg Dstl, NHS).

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding.

You gain knowledge and understanding of:

• the key issues in organisation psychology
• a range of conceptual, historical, theoretical and philosophical issues underlying the discipline of organisational psychology
• research and analytic techniques and methodologies employed by organisational psychologists
• the contextual forces within organisations and the role of organisational psychology, including political, environmental, technical, social and legal
• the utility of psychology and management science to the application of organisational psychology within management and business
• the use of relevant communication methods for the research and application of organisational psychology.

Intellectual skills

You develop intellectual abilities in the following:

• critical reflection on key themes through oral discussion and written analysis
• evaluating and generalising appropriately, using critical thinking and creativity
• selecting and synthesising complex material through organising, developing and evaluating relevance
• systematic approaches to problem solving, individually and in groups
• studying independently and using resources in a way suited to further study or practice
• communicating persuasively and leading and co-operating within a team.

Subject-specific skills

You gain subject-specific skills in the following:

• the use of major analytic techniques employed by organisational psychologists
• evaluating and selecting appropriate methods for researching questions in organisational psychology
• applying ethical values to research and practice related to organisational psychology
• conducting research in the discipline to address business and management issues
• finding, recording, organising and contributing to knowledge on organisational psychology
• understanding how psychological scientific theories and methods can be applied to organisational issues.

Transferable skills

You gain transferable skills in the following:

• numeracy - data analysis skills to integrate numerical and other forms of information; understanding statistical analyses conducted by others in published works and the limits of arguments based on quantitative arguments
• communication - writing coherently and concisely; oral discussion and presentation; negotiating/persuading or influencing others using a wide range of media
• working with others - reviewing the work of others; working co-operatively in a team/group to recognise and maximise the contribution of yourself and others; understanding ethical issues and methods of obtaining ethical approval for research
• personal development - exploring personal strengths and weaknesses; time management; autonomy; self-motivation and self-management; respect for diversity in people
• technology - computer use for data analysis, research, word processing, reports, presentations and bibliographic research
• problem solving - identifying and defining problems; exploring and discriminating alternatives; testing solutions; scanning and organising data to abstract meaning and potential solutions.

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Postgraduate resources.

The School has excellent facilities for both laboratory and field research, including advanced laboratory and teaching facilities. Resources include:

• three fully equipped colour video laboratories for face-to-face group research, together with ten satellite laboratories connected via remote-control CCTV and two-way audio links
• 58 research laboratories, all containing networked computers
• a further 80 PCs available exclusively to Psychology students, including a designated MSc computer-networked room providing full email and internet access
• shared offices and a personal, networked computer for research students
• a full range of computer-based experiment generators and productivity software installed on all the School’s systems
• an upgraded laboratory suite with equipment for digital sound and vision recording
• four Brain Vision EEG labs (including one for simultaneous TMS & EEG, and one portable EEG system)
• two trans-cranial direct current electrical stimulators (GVS, Magstim)
• Neuroconn tDCS/tACS electrical stimulator with facilities for simultaneous EEG
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) PowerMAG Research 100 High Frequency Stimulator
• two Tobii eye-trackers (Tobii X120 & Tobii T60 XL portable)
• one Arrington eye-tracker
• a suite equipped with Bio-Pac recorders to allow for a range of physiological measures to be taken during stressful and other tasks
• specialist laboratories equipped for face processing and vision research
• CRS ColorCal II Colorimeter/Photometer
• CRS Audiofile for synchronized audio-visual presentation
• numerous PC and Mac labs to run behavioural experiments
• Mirror Stereoscopes for dichoptic presentation and stereo vision research
• immersive virtual reality lab (including integrated eye-tracker)
• a social cognition laboratory
• creation in 2010 of the Kent Child Development Unit and research team focusing on how children learn about their world, about other people and about the language they hear around them.

Dynamic publishing culture

Staff publish regularly and widely in journals, conference proceedings and books. Among others, they have recently contributed to: Journal of Experimental Social Psychology ; Journal of Personality and Social Psychology ; Child Development ; Clinical Psychology Review . Details of recently published books can be found within the staff research interests .

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All students registered for a taught Master's programme are eligible to apply for a place on our  Global Skills Award Programme . The programme is designed to broaden your understanding of global issues and current affairs as well as to develop personal skills which will enhance your employability.

Research themes

The  School of Psychology at Kent has a strong international profile for its research . As well as a long-established international reputation in social psychology, we have also established strengths in cognitive, developmental and forensic psychology.

Our academic community consistently attracts substantial research and innovation funding from UK research councils, European research programmes, charities, learned societies and businesses.

As well as generating theoretical innovations, the outcomes of our projects help health professionals, educators, charities, the public sector, government and commercial partners understand how people think, behave and interact to meet a range of personal, social and economic challenges.

Of relevance to students of this Master's degree, the  Social Psychology Group  conducts research into all areas of social psychology, with some work overlapping into organisational psychology and cognitive science.

The  Centre for the Study of Group Processes (CSGP)  conducts research into the social psychological processes affecting group and intergroup relations. 

Staff research interests

Full details of staff research interests can be found on the School's website .

You learn a set of skills that will allow you to pursue a career such as:

• Human resource management
• Recruitment
• Psychometric testing
• Coaching and training
• Counselling in the workplace
• Organisational development consultancy. 

Upon completing our Master’s courses, our graduates have also pursued doctoral study and academic careers at higher education institutions.

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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.

The 2024/25 annual tuition fees for this course are:

• Organisational and Business Psychology - MSc at Canterbury
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• Organisational and Business Psychology - PCert at Canterbury

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For students continuing on this programme fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.* If you are uncertain about your fee status please contact [email protected] .

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For students continuing on this programme, fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.* 

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What is organisational behaviour?

Organisational Behaviour (OB) is an applied science aimed at understanding individuals and groups in organisations by drawing from various related disciplines such as social and organisational psychology, behavioural economics and management. OB researchers adopt a micro-perspective, looking into individual psychology and behaviour as well as group processes and emergent states, to understand how they contribute to organisational success and survival. The OB research at Cambridge Judge Business School encompasses a range of topics, including creativity, innovation, psychometrics, big data, the future of work, human-AI (artificial intelligence) collaboration, personality, diversity, decision-making, social networking, culture, helping behaviours, and voice behaviour. These subjects should be familiar and relevant to any individuals working within organisations.

The faculty at Cambridge Judge Business School comprises leading scholars in the world. They publish in various top journals, such as the Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, Organization Science, the Journal of Applied Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, and the Academy of Management Annals. They currently hold leadership positions in these prestigious journals, such as Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor, Consulting Editor, and membership on Editorial Boards.

The OB specialisation of the MPhil in Strategy, Marketing and Operations is an important part of the Organisational Behaviour PhD pathway .

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Prithviraj Chattopadhyay

Professor in organisational behaviour, read more about prithviraj.

About Prithviraj’s research

Professor Chattopadhyay’s research mainly focuses on how team members react to working with teammates who differ on demographic attributes such as race or ethnicity, sex, education, profession, work status and age. Past projects have used a quantitative approach to examine how team dynamics associated with demographic dissimilarity, social identification and status affect team member trust, citizenship, emotions and the extent to which they wield influence in the team. He has served as Associate Editor of the Academy of Management Journal (2016-2019) and is currently Associate Editor of the Academy of Management Discoveries.

Alberto Feduzi

Professor in management practice, read more about alberto.

About Alberto’s research

Dr Feduzi’s interests include individual, strategic and organisational decision-making under uncertainty, understanding and managing unknown unknowns and Black Swans, innovation and entrepreneurial behaviour, and behavioural strategy.

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Elizabeth George

Kpmg professor in organisational behaviour, read more about elizabeth.

About Elizabeth’s research

Professor Elizabeth George has 2 main research interests. The first is the consequences of alternative or non-standard work arrangements on the work experiences of individuals. She focuses on how individuals make sense of different types of temporary work or remote, and consequences of this for individuals and organisations. The second area she is working on is how dissimilarity between individuals affects how they view themselves and others at work. In both research areas she is interested how individuals’ views of work arrangements and dissimilarity change over time. She is currently Editor-in-Chief of the Academy of Management Annals.

Yeun Joon Kim

Associate professor in organisational behaviour, read more about yeun joon.

About Yeun’s research

Dr Yeun Joon Kim’s research focuses on creativity, culture creation, and artificial intelligence (AI). In his work on creativity, Dr Kim explores how work-relevant information, such as feedback and information structure, impacts employee creativity. In the area of culture creation, he investigates why leaders often fail to create functional cultures and how organisations can create functional cultures. His interest in AI centres on human-AI collaboration. Specifically, he investigates the kinds of people who would benefit the most from collaborating with AI, and whether such collaboration has an impact on human psychology. Dr Kim has published academic articles in diverse academic outlets, such as the Academy of Management Journal, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, and the Journal of Management. He currently serves on Editorial Board of the Academy of Management Journal.

Andreas Richter

Professor of organisational behaviour, read more about andreas.

About Andreas’ research

Professor Richter’s research interests include creativity and innovation in teams, team processes and dynamics. Within these broader themes, he is particularly interested in how perceptions of time and temporal dynamics affect creativity and innovation. He applies a variety of research methods in his studies, including surveys and interviews, experiments, and meta-analysis. Andreas has previously served as Associate Editor for Applied Psychology: And International Review, and currently serves as Consulting Editor for the Journal of Applied Psychology, as well as on the editorial board of the Academy of Management Journal. Prior to joining Cambridge Judge, he worked for Instituto de Empresa Business School.

David Stillwell

Professor of computational social science, academic director of the psychometrics centre, read more about david.

About David’s research

Professor Stillwell’s research uses big data to understand psychology. He published papers using social media data from millions of consenting individuals to show that the computer can predict a user’s personality as accurately as their spouse can. Follow-up research found that personalising an advert to the recipient’s psychology is more effective than generic ads. Given that a large part of our lives is mediated through digital devices which collect big data about us, how can we use this data to better understand customers, employees or managers from behavioural traces like their social media activity, emails, or purchase records?

Patrizia Vecchi

Assistant professor in organisational behaviour, read more about patrizia.

About Patrizia’s research

Dr Vecchi’s research interests include interpersonal relationships in organisations, social networks, interpersonal cognition, and teamwork. She taught professionals and executives around the world in topics such as negotiation, and power and politics. She is currently the Academic Programme Director for the Cambridge Rising Women Leaders Programme.

By default, a student on the Organisational Behaviour specialisation of the MPhil in Strategy, Marketing & Operations writes a dissertation, and takes 6 modules, of which the 5 below are core modules:

Core modules

This research seminar helps you understand a variety of cutting-edge topics in organisational behaviour (OB). The overarching question we try to address is how these topics relate to individual, group and organisational effectiveness. Specifically, the course covers the following content areas:

• making a theoretical contribution to OB
• personality and values
• affect and cognition
• artificial intelligence and its applications to organisational behaviour

The objectives of this course are to familiarise you with classic and current articles that have shaped the field of organisational behaviour and to prepare you to develop and conduct organisational behaviour research yourself.

Econometrics I

This is the first in the sequence of Econometrics modules designed for Research MPhil students who intend to use econometric methods in their PhD research at Cambridge Judge Business School. It is taught in Michaelmas term.

This introductory module develops your capability in using linear regression and associated statistical techniques to examine causal relationships from primarily cross-sectional, observational data. By the end of the module you will be able to specify, estimate, test, interpret, and critically evaluate single equation regression models, with applications in subject areas of management, finance, and business economics.

Econometrics II

To carry out empirical research that has the potential to make an original contribution to knowledge in management, finance, business economics and similar fields, it is necessary to exploit the richness and structure of longitudinal as well as cross-sectional, individual-level data. It is necessary to become competent in an array of micro-econometric techniques that help researchers to build into the design of their studies, a variety of complexities (in decision-making, for example) and also compensate for partial observability that is inherent in available data.

This module introduces you to research-level micro-econometric methods. It provides the background required to confidently choose techniques and methods suited to different types of data-sources and models. The focus is on how applied techniques relate to theory, on the insights that can be drawn from their application, and critical interpretation and appraisal of results.

You must have taken the Econometrics I course to take this course.

Organisational Research Methods I & II (biennial content)

This course helps you understand a variety of predominantly quantitative research methods, as well as their embeddedness within various research designs. The course is divided into 2 independent content blocks, parts I and II, and is designed in such a way that part II can be attended without having attended part I previously. Upon completion you’ll have a good understanding of various research methods commonly used in management research, and will have applied this knowledge to your own research project.

Specifically, the course covers the following content areas, among others:

• research design
• experimental and quasi-experimental design
• survey design and analysis
• mediation and moderation
• multilevel design and analysis
• social network design and analysis
• big data research design and analysis
• meta-analysis

The course increases your understanding of organisational research methods and your sensitivity to the practical problems in conducting organisational research, and enables you to apply organisational research methods to your own research projects and interests.

One of the following 2 courses, depending on year:

Seminar in Strategy Content (biennial)

This course provides a foundational survey of the key theories, puzzles, and empirical contributions in strategic management. These include the relationship between different strategies and the resource and capability bundles firms develop, strategic positions they create, and their financial performance and competitive advantage. The course gives attention to how decision makers operate at the upper echelons, such CEOs, executive teams, and boards of directors, and how they shape the firm’s strategic choices. The course also covers substantive research on the changes to competitive and corporate strategies undertaken by firms in connection with the disruptions in the environment.  The course involves active student participation and discussions in a stimulating class environment and the critiques of seminal classic contributions and latest research in key strategy topics. It also involves you developing your own research ideas and learning to communicate them effectively. The focus of the module is on developing you for a scholarly research career.

Seminar in Strategy Process (biennial)

This course surveys the major theoretical perspectives and empirical studies in strategic management research, particularly as it relates to the underlying strategic and organisational processes.

Strategic management is currently one of the liveliest areas in all of the social sciences, in part because of the importance of understanding how to best position organisations and get ahead of competition and in part because of the challenges to traditional theory that have emerged over the past 20 years. Strategy deals with charting the future directions of the firm and implementing these directions to maximise the long-term profits. Accordingly, strategic management and processes address the resources, capabilities and strategic positioning of the firm to create and sustain competitive advantage as well as the psychological and social challenges in implementing organisations’ strategies.

The elective modules for the Organisational Behaviour specialisation of the MPhil in Strategy, Marketing & Operations are:

Fundamentals of Competitive Markets

You are introduced to the foundations necessary to conduct research in the three areas of marketing, operations & technology management, and finance, with a view to developing your own skills as researchers in these areas and in business in general. This course covers standard models of:

• individual choice under certainty and uncertainty
• production theory
• general equilibrium
• monopoly pricing, price discrimination
• information economics
• behavioural economics

The course gives you some fundamental knowledge of competitive markets, enabling you to leverage your course knowledge to do original research and write papers in your chosen field of research in a business school.

Organisations & Strategic Innovation

This course covers key theories in the field of strategy, innovation and organisations. We discuss the foundational theories, central debates and key readings that help us understand organisations and their strategies to survive and innovate through both technological and managerial innovations. Discussions include why managers adopt particular courses of action, how innovation is fostered, how are new markets created and how is strategy formulated. The field of innovation, strategy and organisations is inherently interdisciplinary, and so is this course. Accordingly, we not only discuss the underpinnings of research in innovation, strategy and organisations but also a host of related questions that have since become significant to understanding this body of research. The course is based around intensive seminar-based sessions. The format is group debates around contrasting perspectives related to the readings. The course enables you to critically interpret, analyse and problematise scholarly material and develop an understanding of how to make theoretical contributions in the field.

Organisation Theory

This course focuses on the foundational theories, central debates and key texts that help us conceptualise organisational dynamics. It provides you with advanced reading, writing and interpretation skills relating to, for example, organisational identity, organisational control and theories of entrepreneurship. It is based around intensive seminar-based sessions in which key articles are closely read and discussed. Having completed the course, you will be equipped to interpret and problematise scholarly material relating to the organisation of innovation in a creative and critical manner.

Marketing Strategy

This course is a survey of three distinct yet related areas: marketing, innovation and emerging economies. Marketing is the study of the interaction between organisations and markets. Innovation is the study of the commercial exploitation by organisations of new ideas. Emerging economies, such as India and China, are the big economic phenomenon of the contemporary global scene and the theatre in which new opportunities for marketing and innovation are unfolding in real time. This course takes a strategic perspective on these topics, viewing them all from the perspective of the firm and its performance.

Qualitative Research Methods

This course focuses on 3 elements of qualitative research methodology:

• research philosophy, in which you are introduced to some basic philosophical concepts and tools – particularly in the area of epistemology
• qualitative research methods, where we look at the principal types of qualitative data used in management research and the practical and epistemological issues associated with their collection, analysis and use
• research design, in which you will come to understand the links between theory, methodology and choice of research techniques; the principles and practice of research design and data access and collection using experiment, observation, interviews, surveys and archival and database retrieval; and issues of research validity, reliability, bias and ethics

Information Systems, Innovation & Organisational Change

This course focuses on some key theories and central debates that help us conceptualise the relationship between information systems, innovation, and strategic change. The main texts will draw from information systems, sociology, sociology of technology, and organisation theory. The course examines 3 key themes:

• the role of new information technologies in processes of innovation and strategic change within and between industries
• the role of information systems in enabling innovative work practices and the organisational issues involved in implementing and using technological innovations
• the relationship between information technology and processes of globalisation

Further Econometrics: Time Series

In a large number of empirical contexts in finance and management, data are temporarily ordered in the form of time series. The Time Series Econometrics module introduces you to concepts and methods that are appropriate for empirical research in such settings, covering methods for exploratory time series analysis, estimation of dynamic causal effects and forecasting.

Behavioural Economics

Taught by the Faculty of Economics.

This course offers an introduction to the behavioural approach to economics. Among the topic covered are behavioural game theory, intertemporal decision making, neuroeconomics, cognitive biases, decision-making heuristics and addiction. The course includes both theoretical and empirical material, but a recurring theme is the importance of experimental findings both in the laboratory and in the field.

Economics of Networks

The course introduces students to the economics of networks. This area of research has emerged in the last two decades and it has introduced a set of tools for economists to incorporate network structure in the analysis of individual behaviour and economic outcomes. Topics covered include the formation of networks, the provision of local public goods, coordination, learning, trading, and financial networks. A central focus of the course is the interplay between theory and experiments.

Industrial Organisation

The Industrial Organisation course provides a rigorous treatment of the main concepts in industrial organisation. The course covers both theory and applications.

Development Economics

This course is on development economics and deals with the economic problems of poor countries. It considers some of the main theoretical and analytical issues in development economics as well as the historical development process of now-developed countries. The topics covered are growth, development, poverty, inequality, education, technology, innovation, mutual insurance, finance, savings, weather, climate, health, pandemics, representative democracy, religion, social capital and conflict.

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Game Theory & Information Economics (biennial)

This course is for students who wish to pursue a research career in a business school and consists of a mix of lectures and seminar-based sessions in which you read, analyse and comment on selected papers. Following the course, you’ll be able to leverage your course knowledge to do original research and write papers in your chosen field of research.

Topics covered include:

• modelling strategic interactions
• iterated dominance and rationalisability
• Nash equilibrium
• application: imperfect competition
• mixed strategies
• extensive form and Nash equilibrium
• subgame perfect equilibrium
• application: product differentiation
• repeated games and one-step deviation
• Bayesian Nash equilibrium
• perfect Bayesian equilibrium

Quantitative Marketing (biennial)

This seminar-based module is an overview of quantitative modelling approaches to research on marketing problems. Three major areas are covered:

• empirical modelling (econometrics)
• analytical modelling (game theory/industrial organisation)
• experimental economics/behavioural game theory

In each session you’re required to read, analyse and comment on selected papers surrounding the key themes of that session. At least half of every session will be devoted to student presentations and group discussion. Having completed the module, you’ll possess some basic knowledge of quantitative modelling in marketing. You’ll also be able to leverage your course experience to develop an in-depth understanding of relevant topics for a research career at a business school.

Consumer Behaviour (biennial)

This seminar-based module is an overview of issues related to consumer behaviour research in marketing. The module includes readings on marketing research as well as cognate home disciplines such as psychology and behavioural economics. Two major areas are covered:

• the information processing perspective
• the behavioural decision perspective

In each session you’re required to read, analyse and comment on selected papers surrounding the key themes of that session. At least half of every session will be devoted to student presentations and group discussion. Having completed the module, you’ll possess some basic knowledge that will help you appreciate and conduct consumer behaviour research. You’ll also be able to leverage your learning experience to develop an in-depth understanding of relevant topics for a research career at a business school.

Field Research in an Era of Grand Challenges (biennial)

This course critically examines research that has been conducted in unconventional contexts and that investigates grand challenges, eg poverty, inequality, conflict and climate change. The major themes that are explored include gaining access to novel and unconventional research sites, field-level ethical and moral issues when investigating grand challenges, novel research methods, eg online/digital ethnography, the researcher-practitioner interface, theorising from data gathered from unconventional contexts, and publishing research conducted in novel and unconventional contexts and that investigates grand challenges.

Strategic Organising for Digital & Social Innovation (biennial)

This course examines critical issues concerning digital and social innovation for organisations and the wider society. The module focuses on theories from organisation theory, IS, innovation and management to conceptualise digital and social innovation. Their role in enabling opportunities is discussed as well as the unexpected consequences of innovation for different industries and societies.

Individual Research Project

This module is designed for you to conduct individual research under the supervision of SMO faculty members. Research projects can consist of a thorough literature review related to a specific research question, an in-depth critique of published papers, or a specific application of a research methodology (such as a pilot study on the basis of limited data). Our goal is to familiarise you with the faculty members’ current research and bring you closer to the frontier of knowledge. The module can prepare you for the individual research that you will undertake in PhD studies, and can indeed become the starting point of future PhD research.

Students who do not write an MPhil dissertation may, after consultation with the programme director, take nine modules in total and will need to replace one of the elective modules with an individual research project.

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79 Best universities for Organizational / Business / IO Psychology in the United Kingdom

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in the United Kingdom ranked based on their research performance in Organizational / Business / IO Psychology. A graph of 393K citations received by 8.25K academic papers made by 79 universities in the United Kingdom was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

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1. University of Manchester

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2. University of Sheffield

3. University College London

4. King's College London

5. University of Warwick

6. London Business School

7. University of Oxford

8. University of Nottingham

9. Loughborough University

10. University of Birmingham

11. University of Surrey

12. Lancaster University

13. University of Aberdeen

14. London School of Economics and Political Science

15. University of Leeds

16. Cardiff University

17. Aston University

18. Queen's University Belfast

19. University of Cambridge

20. University of Bath

21. University of Strathclyde

22. Cranfield University

23. University of Kent

24. Ulster University

25. University of Leicester

26. University of London

27. University of Wales

28. Brunel University London

29. University of Liverpool

30. Birkbeck, University of London

31. City, University of London

32. University of East Anglia

33. University of Reading

34. Nottingham Trent University

35. Imperial College London

36. University of Bradford

37. University of Exeter

38. University of York

39. Anglia Ruskin University

40. Bournemouth University

41. Manchester Metropolitan University

42. University of Edinburgh

43. University of Sussex

44. University of Southampton

45. Royal Holloway, University of London

46. Middlesex University

47. Swansea University

48. University of Stirling

49. University of St Andrews

50. University of Bristol

51. Newcastle University

52. University of Essex

53. University of Portsmouth

54. University of the West of England

55. Durham University

56. University of Wolverhampton

57. University of Salford

58. Northumbria University

59. Keele University

60. University of Hertfordshire

61. University of Plymouth

62. University of Bedfordshire

63. Kingston University

64. Sheffield Hallam University

65. University of Glasgow

66. Liverpool John Moores University

67. Leeds Beckett University

68. De Montfort University

69. Glasgow Caledonian University

70. Oxford Brookes University

71. Queen Mary University of London

72. Queen Margaret University

73. Coventry University

74. University of Hull

75. Edinburgh Napier University

76. University of Dundee

77. Robert Gordon University

78. University of Westminster

79. University of Lincoln

The best cities to study Organizational / Business / IO Psychology in the United Kingdom based on the number of universities and their ranks are Manchester , Sheffield , London , and Coventry .

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PhD/MPhil Psychology / Overview

Year of entry: 2024

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We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree, or the equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, in a related subject area for entry to a PhD programme. A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification.

Full entry requirements

For potential projects please get in touch with the division Senior Tutor to discuss.

See full guidance on how to choose a project and submit an application on our website . You should then complete the online admissions application form to apply for this programme. Ensure you include all required supporting documents at the time of submission, or this may delay the processing of your application.

Application deadline

You must submit your application for a postgraduate research programme before the relevant deadline to be considered. You will not be able to apply after these deadlines have passed.

• January entry: 15 October (of the year prior entry)
• April entry: 15 January (year of entry)
• September entry: 15 June (year of entry)

Programme options

Programme overview.

• Learn from some of Europe's leading researchers while undertaking your own project.
• Access some of the best research facilities in the world at both the University and in hospitals around Greater Manchester.
• Undergo training in transferable skills critical to developing early-stage researchers and professionals through the Doctoral Academy's training programme.
• Conduct research at a university ranked 6th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2023).

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2024, the tuition fees are as follows:

• PhD (full-time) UK students (per annum): Standard £4,786, Low £11,000, Medium £17,500, High £23,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): Standard £27,000, Low £28,500, Medium £34,500, High £40,500
• PhD (part-time) UK students (per annum): Standard £2393, Low £5,500, Medium £8,750, High £11,500 International, including EU, students (per annum): Standard £13,500, Low £14,250, Medium £17,250, High £20,250
• PhD (full-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): Standard £4,786, Low £11,000, Medium £17,500, High £23,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): Standard £27,000, Low £28,500, Medium £34,500, High £40,500
• PhD (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): Standard £2393, Low £5,500, Medium £8,750, High £11,500 International, including EU, students (per annum): Standard £13,500, Low £14,250, Medium £17,250, High £20,250

Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.

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Occupational and Organizational Psychology MSc

Key information.

• 1st  in the UK for annual research income in  2019-2022   (Chartered Association of Business Schools)
• =10th   in the UK for Psychology   (ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023)
• Top 15 in the UK for Business and Economics  (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

Taught by the School of Psychology and the University of Sussex Business School , you’ll gain valuable skills and knowledge in:

• psychological assessment at work
• learning, training and development
• leadership, engagement and motivation
• wellbeing and work
• organisational design, change and development.

Internships

Accreditation.

You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more

• Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Find out more

We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

What truly attracted me to this course was the potential to effect positive change in both individual lives and organisational cultures .” Minahil Aamir Occupational and Organizational Psychology MSc

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Entry requirements

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• International requirements

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Saudi arabia, south africa, south korea, switzerland, united arab emirates, my country is not listed.

If your country is not listed, you need to contact us and find out the qualification level you should have for this course. Contact us

English language requirements

Ielts (academic).

Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).

IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.  Find out more about IELTS

We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

We do not accept IELTS Online.

Check full details of our English Language requirements and find out more about some of the alternative English language qualifications listed below

Alternative English language qualifications

Proficiency tests, cambridge advanced certificate in english (cae).

169 overall, including at least 162 in each skill.

We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.

You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Advanced

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.

You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Proficiency

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT

International ESOL SELT B2 with a minimum of 36 in each component.

LanguageCert International ESOL scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about LanguageCert SELT

We only accept LanguageCert when taken at SELT Test Centres. We do not accept the online version.

Pearson (PTE Academic)

59 overall, including at least 59 in all four skills.

PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about Pearson (PTE Academic)

We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test.

TOEFL (iBT)

80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing. 

TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about TOEFL (iBT)

We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition.

The TOEFL Institution Code for the University of Sussex is 9166.

English language qualifications

As/a-level (gce).

Grade C or above in English Language.

Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)/ AS or A Level: grade C or above in Use of English.

GCE O-level

Grade C or above in English.

Brunei/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.

Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.

GCSE or IGCSE

Grade C or above in English as a First Language (Grade 4 or above in GCSE from 2017).

Grade B or above in English as a Second Language.

Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate

If awarded before 1993: grades 1-6 in English language.

If awarded between 1993 and 2005: grades A-D in English language.

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)

 Level 4, including at least 3 in each component in English Language.

Indian School Certificate (Standard XII)

The Indian School Certificate is accepted at the grades below when awarded by the following examination boards:

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – English Core only: 70%

Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) - English: 70% 

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

English A or English B at grade 5 or above.

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Grades A - C in English language

Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) 1119/GCE O-level

If taken before the end of 2008: grades 1-6 in English Language.

If taken from 2009 onwards: grade C or above in English Language.

The qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).

West African Senior School Certificate

Grades A1-C6 (1-6) in English language when awarded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO).

Country exceptions

Select to see the list of exempt english-speaking countries.

If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirement. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.

You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this, we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.

Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s Home Office, not by the University of Sussex.

List of exempt countries: 

• Antigua and Barbuda
• New Zealand
• St Kitts and Nevis
• St Vincent and the Grenadines
• The British Overseas Territories
• Trinidad and Tobago
• United Kingdom

** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.

English language support

If you don’t meet the English language requirements for your degree, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course

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Admissions information for applicants

If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, contact us

For details on any additional costs, check out the Fees and scholarships section.

Application deadlines

1 August 2024 (international), 1 September 2024 (UK)

We strongly recommend an earlier application where possible, as some courses are in high demand and may close before the above dates. Find out more at How to apply for a Masters course

Full-time and part-time study

Choose to study this course full time or part time. As a part-time student, you’ll be taught on one weekday (most terms), or on one and a half weekdays (one term), across the year, to fit around your work commitments. There may be occasional extra sessions offered on top of this . For details about the part-time course,  contact us .

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Assessment and Development at Work
• Leadership Engagement and Motivation
• Research Methods
• Sussex Experts Research and Practice
• Workplace Learning, Training and Coaching

Spring teaching

• Advanced Research Methods for Occupational Psychology
• Dissertation
• The Future of Work Design
• The Social Psychology of Organizations
• Well-being at Work

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

We’ll do our best to provide as much optional choice as we can, but timetabling constraints mean it may not be possible to take some module combinations. The structure of a small number of courses means that the order of modules or the streams you choose may determine whether modules are core or optional. This means that your core modules or options may differ from what’s shown here.

Our experts

On this BPS-accredited course you’ll have fantastic opportunities to engage with practitioner and academic experts. And you’ll develop your employability skills through extra training and professional mentoring schemes.” Dr Emma Russell Course Director Chartered and Registered Occupational Psychologist

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Senior Lecturer in Occupational and Organisational Psychology

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Dr Benjamin Everly

Senior Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour

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Dr Sean Figgins

Lecturer in Psychology

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Dr Matthias Gobel

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Dr Henry Hogh

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Dr Zahira Jaser

Senior Lecturer

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Dr Michelle Luke

Reader in Organisational Behaviour

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Prof Thomas Ormerod

Professor of Psychology

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Dr Charlotte Rae

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

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Dr Emma Russell

Reader in Occupational and Organisational Psychology

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Dr Lilith Whiley

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Fees and scholarships

How much does it cost.

Receive a £2,000 award towards your international tuition fee

If you study part time over two years, you’ll be charged 50% of the equivalent full-time fee in each year of study. Your second-year fee – if you continue your studies without a break – will be subject to a 3% increase (subject to rounding).

If you’re a self-funded international student, you’re required to pay a tuition fee deposit. Find out more about Masters tuition fee deposits

Additional costs

British psychological society (bps) membership.

You can choose to become a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Those with GBC can obtain graduate membership with a post-graduate discount, and those without GBC can join as affiliate members. Membership fees apply ( more information is available on the BPS website ). You don’t need to be a member for your course.

British Psychological Society (BPS) verified training

You have the opportunity to take British Psychological Society (BPS)-verified training, for example in the use of psychometric ability and personality tests. Training is delivered by external suppliers, dependent on their availability. Each course costs around £400. You don’t need to do the training for your course.

Course trips

There may be opportunities for course trips such as visits to professional practices. These are not mandatory for the course. Costs vary but will range from £50 to £100. You’ll need to pay for your own transport and food.

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How can I fund my course?

Scholarships.

Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people.

A full fee waiver for British Muslim Masters applicants

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Scholarships worth £5,000 available to international applicants

100 scholarships worth up to £5,000 are available for First Class graduates from UK or Irish universities

£3,000 scholarships available to environmental influencers bringing about real-world behaviour change

$10,000 USD scholarship for a national or citizen of the USA

One full tuition fee waiver in conjunction with maintenance support from the British Council are available to a resident of Palestinian Territories

Full fee waiver and maintenance award for an applicant from South Africa

5 full scholarships available for Masters students from Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria

Fully funded scholarships available to support a forced migrant seeking to study a Masters at Sussex

Cash scholarships available for students who have demonstrated sporting excellence

£2,000 award for previous Sussex graduates returning to study a Masters degree

Unlimited £4,000 scholarships for applicants who are nationals of Bangladesh

Unlimited £4,000 scholarships for applicants who are nationals of Egypt

Scholarships up to £4,000 for 2024 Sussex graduates progressing directly to a Masters at Sussex

£10,000 scholarship for an applicant from China

£10,000 scholarship for an applicant from Indonesia

£10,000 scholarship for an applicant from Mexico

Unlimited £4,000 scholarships for applicants who are nationals of India

Unlimited £4,000 scholarships for applicants who are nationals of Nigeria

Unlimited £4,000 scholarships for applicants who are nationals of Pakistan

Unlimited £4,000 scholarships for applicants who are nationals of Turkey

Unlimited £4,000 scholarships for applicants who are nationals of Vietnam

Two £14,000 Scholarships for Black British students in the University of Sussex Business School and the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Working while you study

Our Careers and Employability Centre can help you find part-time work while you study. Find out more about career development and part-time work

On graduation, you’ll be well prepared for professional practice as an occupational or organisational/business psychologist in fields such as:

• in-house in the private sector and the public sector (MI6, military, NHS, emergency services, Government and the Civil Service)
• test-publishing houses
• research consultancies and institutes
• policy think-tanks
• management consultancy
• HR consultancy, and within HR/people/wellbeing departments in organisations
• self-employment.

On the course, you’re invited  to meet psychologists from different industries and to attend real-world assessment days .  Y ou’ll also cover important areas relevant to the future of work including the impact of technology, attitudes to diversity and the fourth industrial revolution .

Completion of this course gives you the basis for: 

• entry to further professional training towards eligibility to practise as an occupational psychologist
• chartered membership of the Society (CPsychol)
• registration as an occupational psychologist with the health and care professions council (HCPC).

On the MSc, we discussed the ethical measurements of business decisions and their societal and environmental implications . Each individual and each company holds responsibility for the future .” Sanna Eriksson Occupational and Organizational Psychology MSc

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THE World Ranking: 168

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THE World Ranking: 801

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THE World Ranking: 301

University of Wolverhampton

THE World Ranking: 601

University of Surrey

THE World Ranking: 251

University of Nottingham

THE World Ranking: 130

City, University of London

THE World Ranking: 351

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THE World Ranking: 401

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THE World Ranking: 501

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PhD studentship in the Department of Organizational Psychology

This studentship won't be available in the year 2023/24. Details are for information only.

Find out more about MPhil/PhD studentships, how they work and when to apply . 

Value of studentship

• The department is offering one fully funded studentship covering fees at Home or International rate, plus an annual stipend of £17,609.
• Applications for part-time study may be considered, at an appropriate pro-rata rate and extended duration.

Eligibility criteria

• We welcome applications from strong candidates with relevant research interests and a desire to pursue an academic career.
• The studentship is open to candidates with an upper second class honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline and a Master's degree in a relevant subject area.
• Find out more about the research interests of our academic staff .
• Candidates must submit a College application form for a place on our MPhil/PhD Organizational Psychology . See the How to Apply section on the programme page for full details and guidance.
• You will also need to submit a studentship application form . 
• Candidates will be considered for admission first, and for the award only after they have been offered a place on the programme.

Closing date

• Applications for this studentship are now closed.

Further information

• For queries regarding the studentship, please email the Department of Organizational Psychology .