Occupational and Organisational Psychology - MSc
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Postgraduate
In London
Promote health in your organization!
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
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The MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology is a full-time programme focusing on the psychological processes relevant to the workplace. Drawing on current and historical theory and research, the programme will enable you to understand, describe, and predict workplace outcomes and to develop ways of improving these outcomes. The programme features a range of modules based on the new curriculum of the British Psychological Society (BPS), including modules on ‘Well-being at Work', ‘Learning, Training and Development', as well as a module involving placement work experience. Your learning experience will be enriched by small group lectures and seminars, career support, and a personal tutor. Why should I choose this programme? This BPS accredited* programme is one of the first in the UK to be based on the new improved curriculum of the Division of Occupational Psychology (DCoP), and includes a unique Professional Practice module. The programme is relevant for those who enjoy working with and understanding people, and who specifically wish to study work behaviour with the aim to improve the working lives of employees. This programme offers all of the technical, research and practical skills needed to achieve these goals. The programme covers the core knowledge areas that are stipulated by the DCoP. You will develop an understanding of key topics, including: Learning, Training, and Development Psychological Assessment at Work Well-Being at Work Leadership, Engagement, and Motivation Work Design, Organisational Change and Development Research Methods Applying Psychology at Work Key skills, aims and objectives The programme aims to develop your understanding and enable you to apply evidence-based interventions, as well as to adopt professional standards of ethics. Your studies will prepare you to overcome key industry...
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Study methods The learning and teaching methods will include seminar based lectures, seminar activities, guest lectures, student-led discussions, case study analysis, and other interactive methods of learning. The course will be taught by occupational psychologists and organisational behaviour specialists, who are active industry experts, and who can enrich the learning material with their experiences. These individuals will also be academic members of staff involved in scholarly activity to support the dissemination of knowledge and contribution to that knowledge. Assessment structure Assessment will cover both theoretical as well as practical elements of the course. For instance, you will be assessed on: technical skills, e.g. how well you write a business proposal or a personality profile communication skills, e.g. how well you articulate and communicate your ideas ...
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The location was great and the view was amazing.
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University experience was good and so was the learning atmosphere. It's one of the best universities across the globe.
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The place was big and I enjoyed it a lot.
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Subjects
- Health Visitor
- Organisational Change
- Psychology
- Leadership
- Motivation
- Design
- Learning and Development
- Industry
- Full Time
- Occupational Psychology
Course programme
Length
This is a one-year full-time programme comprised of three terms.
Additional information
The programme will cover the core knowledge areas that are stipulated by the Division of Occupational Psychology, of the British Psychological Society. These are: Learning, Training, and Development, Psychological Assessment at Work, Well-Being at Work, Leadership, Engagement, and Motivation, Work Design, Organisational Change and Development, and Professional Practice.
Throughout the programme, you will explore ways of applying theory to practice and will develop a variety of skills including: industry relevant technical skills, research skills, and interpersonal skills.
Unique to this course is a Professional Practice module, which requires you to complete a one month internship/placement within a human resource function of an organisation. This module will enable you to develop your practical and professional skills, as well as to witness the way theory can be implemented into practice. Support in finding a placement will be provided by the Careers & Business Relations team.
Modules
Term 1
- Learning, Training and Development
- Psychological Assessment at Work
- Well-Being at Work
- Research Methods 1
Term 2
- Leadership, Engagement and Motivation
- Work Design, Organisational Change and Development
- Research Methods 2
Term 3
- Professional Practice
- Dissertation
Additional information
With COVID-19 likely to generate worldwide quarantine restrictions and travel disruption for some time, and noting our duty to prevent our students from being impacted by a potential second wave, we've made the decision to deliver the Autumn 2020 Term online and prepare to return to campus in January 2021.
Occupational and Organisational Psychology - MSc