Occupational Psychology

This is an applied programme integrating theory, practice, skills and research.
The course is designed to acquaint you with psychological perspectives on workplace issues, and to develop a range of transferable skills that will be relevant to the occupational psychology practitioner.
You will have the opportunity to attain the British Psychological Society's (BPS) Test User: Occupational (Ability; formerly known as Level A) and Test User: Occupational (Personality; formerly known as Level B) Certificates in Occupational Testing.
You will be able to use some of the best-equipped psychology research facilities in UK higher education.
You will gain an understanding of occupational psychology within the wider business context through professional practice sessions.
You will gain the ability to apply psychological theory to workplace settings, and to critically analyse work situations.
You will develop your problem-solving abilities, your research awareness, and your critical evaluation of research findings.
You will have the opportunity to join the Work, Well-being and Organisation Research Group (WWORG) and will be encouraged to present your research at relevant conferences.
Furthermore, you will pick up new competencies in statistics and/or qualitative analyses, and be able to apply research methodologies to work-based investigations.
The small cohort of students ensures a sense of genuine community and collaboration.