Organizational Psychology

Leeds University Business School
4.5
5 reviews
  • I liked the fact of having the opportunity to use the skills developed in real-world situations. It is always difficult to gain experience, so to actually be able to say I have had consultancy experience in a range of settings has definitely put me ahead of others in the job-hunt.
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  • My favourite element of the course is the applied focus. Every module include an element of real world application and we have lots of practising consultant guest lecturers to tell us about their career paths and roles. I enjoyed the consultancy projects we have undertaken, including the Leaders’ Challenge.
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  • I obtained true insights into a wide range of business topics and I also learned to approach them in a critical way. I enjoyed the dissertation project, throughout which we had to think as both a researcher and consultant.
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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This professionally-recognised course will provide you with the skills and commercial awareness to apply psychological principles to the challenges faced by organisations.
You’ll build your knowledge of the psychological science base while gaining an appreciation of business management, learning from expert practitioners within organizational psychology.
You’ll examine individual, group and organisational effectiveness by exploring issues such as selection and assessment, and consider the latest topics including managing innovation, change management and designing complex socio-technical systems.
The course has a practical focus and thanks to our connections with firms such as Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Marks and Spencer, you’ll test your professional skills in real business scenarios. During the course you’ll have the opportunity to gain certification in Occupational Test User: Ability and Personality at no additional cost, which is a valuable tool for selection and development.
This masters is an ideal qualification if you want to work as a practitioner organizational psychologist or academic researcher.
Academic excellence
You’ll learn from an influential group of organizational psychologists, introducing you to the latest thinking from our research centres, the Socio-Technical Centre (STC) and the Workplace Behaviour Research Centre. They undertake research at the cutting edge of organizational psychology and behaviour. The centres combine expertise in psychology, management, engineering, environmental science and geography to form a thriving research community.
Students also benefit from our strong corporate connections, as well as links with several leading organizational psychology consulting firms. Recent project partners have included Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Arup, the National Health Service, Network Rail and Marks and Spencer.
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Location

Start date

Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

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About this course

Entry requirements
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) that is BPS accredited. You can find out if your degree is accredited by contacting the BPS Partnership and Accreditation Team.
International qualifications
We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.
Improve your English.
If English is not your first language, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course before you begin your studies rise (10...

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4.5
excellent
  • I liked the fact of having the opportunity to use the skills developed in real-world situations. It is always difficult to gain experience, so to actually be able to say I have had consultancy experience in a range of settings has definitely put me ahead of others in the job-hunt.
    ← | →
  • My favourite element of the course is the applied focus. Every module include an element of real world application and we have lots of practising consultant guest lecturers to tell us about their career paths and roles. I enjoyed the consultancy projects we have undertaken, including the Leaders’ Challenge.
    ← | →
  • I obtained true insights into a wide range of business topics and I also learned to approach them in a critical way. I enjoyed the dissertation project, throughout which we had to think as both a researcher and consultant.
    ← | →
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4.5
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Adam Scott

4.5
03/02/2017
What I would highlight: I liked the fact of having the opportunity to use the skills developed in real-world situations. It is always difficult to gain experience, so to actually be able to say I have had consultancy experience in a range of settings has definitely put me ahead of others in the job-hunt.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Claire Philp

4.5
02/02/2017
What I would highlight: My favourite element of the course is the applied focus. Every module include an element of real world application and we have lots of practising consultant guest lecturers to tell us about their career paths and roles. I enjoyed the consultancy projects we have undertaken, including the Leaders’ Challenge.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Anna Magos

4.5
01/02/2017
What I would highlight: I obtained true insights into a wide range of business topics and I also learned to approach them in a critical way. I enjoyed the dissertation project, throughout which we had to think as both a researcher and consultant.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Jennifer Galvan

4.5
31/01/2017
What I would highlight: The academic excellence of Leeds and wealth of social opportunities. It has an spectacular international environment and which is vital for adjusting to living abroad.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Katy Davies

4.5
30/01/2017
What I would highlight: The city, which is great to study in. The course teachers were not only very skilled but brilliant at what they do.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • Design
  • Consulting
  • Project
  • Systems
  • Organizational development
  • Analysis
  • Managing Performance
  • Commercial
  • Systems thinking
  • Professional Skills

Course programme

In each semester you’ll study a range of modules that develop your knowledge of key aspects of organizational psychology.

You’ll be introduced to the individual, team and organisational factors that affect workplace behaviours such as decision-making and teamwork. You’ll explore the selection and training methods use by organisations to recruit, develop and retain talent and the design of complex human-technical systems.

From there you’ll study contemporary business priorities such as organisational development and change, as well as approaches to career development and performance management. A further module will put you in real-life business situations to help you develop your commercial awareness and professional skills.

Throughout the year you’ll develop your understanding of research design and analysis in psychology and social sciences, especially behavioural research. This will develop your skills to prepare you for your dissertation – the independent research project on your choice of topic that you’ll submit by the end of the year. Read about a recent student dissertation project with Bentley.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

You’ll take nine compulsory modules including your dissertation.

  • Selection and Training for Human Performance 15 credits
  • The Psychology of Effective Organizations 15 credits
  • Systems Thinking and Consulting Practice 15 credits
  • Organizational Development and Change 15 credits
  • Managing Performance and Developing Careers 15 credits
  • Research Design and Analysis 15 credits
  • Advanced Behavioural Research Design and Analysis 15 credits
  • Commercial and Professional Skills 15 credits
  • Disssertation 60 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Organizational Psychology MSc in the course catalogue

Learning and teaching

We use a variety of teaching and learning methods to help you make the most of your studies. These will include lectures, seminars, workshops, online learning and tutorials.

Independent study is also vital for this course allowing you to prepare for taught classes and sharpen your own research and critical skills.

This course is available on a full-time or part-time basis, over one or two years.

Assessment

Assessment methods emphasise not just knowledge, but essential skills development too. You’ll be assessed using a range of techniques including exams, group projects, written assignments and essays, in-course assessment, group and individual presentations and reports.

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