MSc Business Psychology

Psychology has long been applied to the workplace and has become one of the main professional practice areas for occupations such as business psychologists, personnel managers, human resource managers, organizational consultants, business managers, executives and specialists in many walks of life.  Business psychology focuses on developing the techniques as well as skills to foster the wellbeing of employees and increase organizational effectiveness. Applications of the major theories and models of business psychology occur in the practices of, for example; personnel assessment, selection and training; the design of work environments, implementation of training interventions; management of careers.  The programme is designed to develop the key knowledge and skills required for a career in these professions.  The MSc Business Psychology is an innovative postgraduate qualification that applies psychology to business and organizations in general. The programme is delivered by the University of Worcester and local associated faculty. They are grounded in contemporary research and practice in business psychology.

Why choose the University of Worcester MSc Business Psychology programme?

Recognition of Degree
The MSc Business Psychology is awarded by the University of Worcester. The award is a fully accredited British university degree. The award carries equivalent academic status and recognition to the MSc Business Psychology degree conferred by the University to the local students in the UK.

A Reputable UK University
The University of Worcester is an internationally recognised university. It ranked in UK top 3 for Quality Education in 2019, 2020 and 2021 (The Times Higher Education University Impact Ranking).

An Innovative “Business + Psychology” Qualification
The MSc Business Psychology is an innovative postgraduate qualification that applies psychology to business and organizations in general.

Taught by University of Worcester and Local Faculty
Modules are taught by University of Worcester or local associate faculty. They are grounded in contemporary research and practice in business psychology.

Attainable in 18 Months
Participants can complete the programme in 18 months with completing 7 modules and one dissertation.

Reasonable Programme Fee
Degree can be obtained in an affordable and competitive programme fee.

Assignment-based Assessment
Majority of modules are assessed through written continuous assessments. This assists students to apply academic learning to the real business scenario.

Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold:

An honours degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent in a psychology or related subject (e.g. Business Management, Human Resource Management); OR
Non-honours Bachelor’s degree in a psychology or related subject with 5 years’ work experience: OR
Mature students have 5 years or more work experience*.
Applicants educated in a language other than English should have an IELTS overall band score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element (or equivalent).
* Applicant may be required to participate in an interview.

The programme is offered in a part-time face-to-face learning mode. Students are required to achieve 180 credits for completing the programme, which consists of eight modules including a dissertation in 10,000 words. Taught modules will be delivered by the University of Worcester or local associate faculty. A supervisor will be assigned to students to maintain close contact with students and to provide professional advice.

Module: 

• Advanced Research Analysis 2  - Credit 15
• Leadership, Engagement and Motivation  - Credit 15
• Learning, Training and Development - Credit 15
• Professional Skills Development  - Credit 30
• Psychological Assessment at Work - Credit 15
• Well-being and Work - Credit 15
• Work Design, Organizational Change and Development - Credit 15
• Dissertation - Credit 60