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.

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.

Who should apply?
The programme aims to provide students with an understanding of the application of psychology to the workplace which is useful to students wishing to start/further careers in psychology, business, marketing and human resources.

MODULES OF THE PROGRAMME

1. Advanced Research Analysis 2
2. Leadership, Engagement and Motivation
3. Learning, Training and Development
4. Professional Skills Development
5. Psychological Assessment at Work
6. Well-being and Work
7. Work Design, Organizational Change and Development
8. Dissertation