ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (MSC): 1-YR, ACCELERATED DISTANCE LEARNING
Master
Distance
Description
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Type
Master
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
1 Year
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
Our highly respected network learning MSc Organizational Psychology will develop your understanding of people and organisations and knowledge of occupational psychology and organisational behaviour. Network learning at Birkbeck differs from traditional distance learning, as it includes attendance at termly weekend workshops and tutor-facilitated computer conferencing, in addition to online materials. The five weekend workshops are an integral part of the network learning programme and cover topics such as life career development, organisational change, and employee relations and motivation.
Teaching on the course is informed by cutting-edge research in the field and you will be encouraged to engage in critical thinking and to reflect on theory and practice. You will also acquire applied research skills in preparation for an independent research project on a subject that interests you.
You will be taught by leading academics and practitioners who have a wealth of experience in supporting and encouraging students who are studying via network learning. Ours is a friendly, welcoming community of learners who are keen to work hard, share their professional experience with classmates and network and make contacts.
The course requires a commitment of approximately 35 hours (full-time) of study a week. Please discuss in your personal statement how this time will fit in alongside your existing work, family and personal commitments.
This course is also available for full-time and part-time evening study and part-time network learning over two years.
About this course
Graduates go in to careers in psychology, human resources and management. Possible professions include occupational psychologist, human resources officer, or probation officer. This degree may also be useful within management roles, including management consultant, retail manager, or logistics and distribution manager.
A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above. Work experience of any kind is desirable.
To proceed to Stage 2 of accreditation with the British Psychological Society (BPS), you need to fulfil the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) Membership of the BPS. This requires a BPS-recognised qualification in psychology.
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Subjects
- Organisational Change
- Career Development
- Employee Relations
- Part Time
- Project
- Network
- Motivation
- Psychology
- Network Training
Course programme
You complete eight taught modules and a research project.
You will begin by examining ideas about careers as the axis of the individual-organisation relationship, important at social and economic levels and relevant to you at any stage of your life. Simultaneously, you will be learning about a range of organisational research methods in preparation for carrying out your own research project. You will go on to cover learning, motivation, organisational change, leadership, selection and assessment and wellbeing.
You will complete an independent applied research project, with support from one of our academics.
CORE MODULES- Employee Relations and Motivation
- Leadership and Performance Management
- Learning and Development
- Life Career Development
- Organisation and Change Perspectives
- Research Methods
- Selection and Assessment
- Work and Well Being
- Research Project (Organizational Psychology)
Additional information
Full-time home students: £9960 pa
Full-time international students: £16020 pa
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (MSC): 1-YR, ACCELERATED DISTANCE LEARNING