MSc HRM and Organisational Psychology

The MSc HRM & Organisational Psychology at the University of Chichester combines human resources management and organisational psychology to prepare students for consultancy, HR leadership, and people-development roles. It suits early- to mid-career HR professionals as well as psychology or business graduates eager to apply psychological insight in organisational settings.

Curriculum Structure

Students begin by studying Developing HR Leadership Practice, building leadership, strategic HR, and change-management skills. In Organisational Behaviour, they explore how individual, group, and organisational dynamics impact performance, motivation, and culture. Strategic People Management then deepens their understanding of aligning organisational strategy with effective people practices.

They also take Research Methods in Business & Psychology, learning advanced qualitative and quantitative research design applicable to organisational contexts. In The Changing Context of Work, students analyse emerging trends in work environments, remote working, and macro forces shaping employment. The programme concludes with a Consultancy Project, where students collaborate with a real organisation to apply theory and research to solve HR or organisational-development challenges.

Focus areas (string):
“HR leadership; organisational behaviour; people management; research methods; work context; applied consultancy”

Learning outcomes (in a string):
“Ability to lead HR initiatives, understand and influence organisational behaviour, design evidence-based people interventions, conduct research, and deliver actionable consultancy solutions”

Professional alignment (accreditation):
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), leading to Associate CIPD membership.

Reputation (employability rankings):
Chichester’s business school is recognised for its strong student satisfaction, and this MSc is highly regarded for its practical consultancy focus and preparation for HR/OD leadership roles.