Work Psychology MSc
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Description
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Loughborough
Overview
Our MSc Work Psychology programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and is designed for those who hold a BPS-accredited undergraduate degree in Psychology.
Our MSc Work Psychology programme is especially suited to you if you wish to develop a career as an occupational psychologist. It is also suitable for you, if you want to apply your knowledge of psychology in personnel functions, human resource management roles or as business consultants in areas such as selection and assessment, organisational development and change and employee development.
Completion of this BPS-accredited programme fulfils the requirements of the Stage 1 qualification for those wishing to go on to eventually become a HCPC-registered Occupational Psychologist.
You will receive in-depth training by experienced researchers and practitioners to equip you to understand and evaluate a wide range of psychological theories that can be applied in organisational settings. This is integrated with practical training on how to apply relevant theory to influence important business decisions.
There is a strong emphasis on developing critical thinking and consultancy skills as well as the ability to work effectively with a wide range of organisational stakeholders. You will extend and cement your practical skills by completing a research project that allows you to apply your knowledge to an organisational issue.
A blended learning, block teaching approach is used to make the course equally accessible to both full-time students and part-time students in full-time employment looking to further develop their career.
Who should study this programme?.
Our MSc Work Psychology programmeis ideal for graduates looking to study a BPS-accredited MSc to prepare them for a career in develop a career as an Occupational Psychologist, or a related career in human resource management, personnel or business consultancy
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About this course
Your personal and professional development
Our School of Business and Economics is committed to helping you develop the skills and attributes you need to progress successfully in your chosen career.
Future career prospects
We anticipate that many graduates from our Work Psychology programme will seek to develop their careers as occupational psychologists. Graduates will also be in high demand for roles in personnel, human resource management, or may choose to use their expertise in business consultancy roles in areas such as selection and assessment, organisational development and change and employee development.
Your personal development
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting you with your personal and professional development, all our Business and Economics postgraduate students have the opportunity to attend an impressive range of extra-curricular masterclasses and public lectures – all on campus and free of charge.
On successful completion of this programme, you should be able to:
Apply constructive and structured approaches to complex problem-solving and intervention evaluation even in the face of uncertainties and incomplete information
manage personal learning efficiently and effectively through an appreciation of the skills and capabilities needed to apply psychology effectively in work settings
Use IT effectively as a learning and communication tool
Develop and utilise the advanced research skills needed to work with complex data and research / practical agendas
Work effectively and confidently both as an individual and as part of a small team within constrained time-frames
Work independently in a way that stimulates continued professional development by using the available support strategically and effectively
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My first year at Loughborough, it has been everything I expected the studies, the party and social side of things, met amazing people here. Loughborough is a cool little place.
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Subjects
- Accredited
- Full Time
- Learning and Development
- Teaching
- Leadership
- Voice
- Performance Management
- Management
- Personnel
- Psychology
- IT
- English
- University
- Resource Management
- IT Development
- IT Management
Course programme
What you'll study
Our MSc Work Psychology has a core philosophy of developing your knowledge base of theories, principles and practices within work psychology domains. Teaching is designed to develop your ability to synthesise and apply this knowledge to complex, multifaceted or ill-defined problems and to develop your ability to communicate with multiple stakeholder groups.
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Summer
Semester 1
Gathering and using Evidence in Work Psychology (two-semester module) – 15 credits
Gathering and using Evidence in Work Psychology (two-semester module) – 15 credits
Students develop an in-depth understanding of a range of both qualitative and quantitative research methods and specific techniques. The module also provides students with a strong appreciation of how these can be applied to understand and tackle important issues in organisations.
AssessmentTypically this module is assessed by 100% coursework, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Leadership and Performance Management - 15 credits
Leadership and Performance Management - 15 credits
In this module students develop an understanding of key theories of leadership, and the research evidence underpinning these theories. The module also develops an awareness of the key features of the performance management process, with a focus on the application of psychological principles to the measurement and evaluation of work performance.
AssessmentTypically this module is assessed by 100% coursework, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Employee Engagement, Motivation and Voice – 15 credits
Employee Engagement, Motivation and Voice – 15 credits
Students develop an understanding of how work can be shaped to be engaging and fulfilling including a consideration of employee engagement, participation and voice in motivational processes.
AssessmentTypically this module is assessed by 100% coursework, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Wellbeing and Work – 15 credits
Wellbeing and Work – 15 credits
This module introduces students to a range of concepts related to the psychological and physical well-being of employees It develops an awareness and understanding of how employee well-being can be evaluated and managed using a variety of different intervention techniques.
AssessmentTypically this module is assessed by 100% coursework, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Work Design, Organisational Change and Development – 15 credits
Work Design, Organisational Change and Development – 15 credits
This module introduces theories and concepts that describe how the work setting activates and influences a number of important psychological processes. It examines the interactions between the wider environments within which organisations function and key issues within work psychology.
AssessmentTypically this module is assessed by 100% coursework, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Semester 2
Gathering and using Evidence in Work Psychology (Semester 1 and 2) – 15 credits
Gathering and using Evidence in Work Psychology (Semester 1 and 2) – 15 credits
Students develop an in-depth understanding of a range of both qualitative and quantitative research methods and specific techniques. The module also provides students with a strong appreciation of how these can be applied to understand and tackle important issues in organisations.
AssessmentTypically this module is assessed by 100% coursework, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Psychological Assessment in Organisations - 15 credits
Psychological Assessment in Organisations - 15 credits
This module introduces students to the application of psychological theory to the assessment of people in work settings from job analysis through to the evaluation of the effectiveness of assessment processes. Students develop an awareness and understanding of best practice in psychological assessment across a range of individual differences including knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes and other work-related competencies.
AssessmentTypically this module is assessed by 100% coursework, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Career Development – 15 credits
Career Development – 15 credits
In this module students evaluate a variety of theoretical and practical approaches to understanding the forms that careers take, and the career choices that people make.
AssessmentTypically this module is assessed by 100% coursework, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Learning, Development & Knowledge Management – 15 credits
Learning, Development & Knowledge Management – 15 credits
Students examine a range of individual, group-and organisational-level theories of learning, development and knowledge management and consider how they can be applied in practice and how such interventions can be evaluated.
AssessmentTypically this module is assessed by 100% coursework, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Summer
Work Psychology MSc