MSc Business Psychology

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of East London

Program Overview

The MSc Business Psychology at the University of East London combines applied psychology with professional practice to prepare students for careers as business psychologists, consultants, or HR leaders. It suits both recent graduates and working professionals who want to apply psychological theory to real organisational challenges.

Curriculum Structure:
Over the year, students study Health and Wellbeing at Work (Mental Wealth) to develop resilience, understand models of workplace health, and apply strategies that support mental wealth in organisations. They also complete Developing as a Researcher Part 1 and Part 2, gaining solid grounding in research design, data analysis, and reflective practice. Optional modules, like Assessing and Developing People in the Workplace, Work Design, Organisational Change & Development, Leading, Engaging & Motivating People at Work, Positive Psychology Coaching, and Positive Consultancy & Training, allow students to tailor their learning to leadership, coaching, or change consultancy.

Focus areas: “Workplace wellbeing; change management; talent assessment; motivation; coaching; positive organisational development.”
Learning outcomes: “Integrate psychological theory into business, design interventions for people development, lead organisational change, assess workplace wellbeing, and conduct applied research.”
Professional alignment (accreditation): Accredited by the Association for Business Psychology (ABP).
Reputation (employability rankings): UEL is ranked 2nd in the UK for graduate start-ups (2023/24), and its business psychology graduates go on to work at top firms like Google, Amazon, Deloitte, and the RAF.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students develop practical research skills through hands-on laboratory work and a major research project. They have access to UEL's specialist facilities including EEG and other cognitive research equipment in the psychology laboratories. The programme's experiential components include:

Research Project: A substantial independent empirical project
Laboratory Access: Use of EEG and other cognitive research equipment
Software: Training in SPSS and other statistical packages
Technical Skills: Development of research design and data analysis capabilities
Practical Training: Hands-on experience with psychological research methods

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Business Psychology at University of East London gain strong professional and research skills to apply psychological principles in business environments for enhanced organizational effectiveness and employee wellbeing. Typical job roles include Business Psychologist, HR Consultant, Executive Coach, and Organisational Development Specialist.

Key points:

The university’s Careers and Employability Service offers tailored support with internships, mentoring, CV workshops, interview coaching, and an online jobs board.
Employment statistics reflect that a high percentage of graduates secure roles related to business psychology across various industries, with starting salaries typically in the mid-£20,000s.
Extensive industry partnerships include collaborations with major companies such as Google, Amazon, Vodafone, Deloitte, RAF, Ministry of Defence, and specialist consultancies like Saville Consulting and Genius Within.
The program is accredited by the Association for Business Psychology (ABP), providing professional recognition and value for career progression.
Graduates are well-prepared for roles that require applied psychological skills in business settings and for further professional qualifications.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can pursue further professional training or PhD research, progressing toward Chartered status as Business or Occupational Psychologists.

Additional Information & Requirements

Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:2) or equivalent in any subject.

India- Students must have at least a 3 year Second Division Honours Bachelor of Arts, Science or Commerce and have scored an average of: 50% or above.

USA- An undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree validated by a recognised accreditation board with a GPA of 2.5 or above

Overall Academic IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; and a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).

An interview is required with a member of the academic teaching team. Further information will be provided on receipt of an application.

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