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MSc Occupational Psychology

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Greenwich

Program Overview

The MSc Occupational Psychology at the University of Greenwich is a one-year programme that develops advanced knowledge of workplace behaviour, wellbeing, and organisational performance. It suits students aiming for careers in HR, learning and development, consultancy, and organisational research.

Curriculum Structure

Year of Study (One-Year Programme)

The programme begins with core foundations such as Psychological Research Methods 1, Employee Selection & Assessment, and Applied Individual Differences, helping students build strong analytical and assessment skills. As the year progresses, students take advanced modules like Advanced Assessment, Feedback & Development and Learning, Training & Development, exploring how organisations support performance and growth. The year concludes with the MSc Psychology Dissertation, allowing students to apply research methods to a specialised organisational topic.

Focus Areas

Workplace behaviour, wellbeing, assessment, organisational development, training, and evidence-based practice.

Learning Outcomes

Skills in assessment, research design, organisational analysis, and designing interventions that improve performance and wellbeing.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as Stage 1 training toward becoming a Chartered Occupational Psychologist.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

The University of Greenwich performs consistently in UK employability and postgraduate training indicators (e.g., Guardian and nationally benchmarked subject rankings).

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students develop practical consulting skills through applied organisational projects and professional development activities. They utilise the university's specialist facilities and have opportunities for industry engagement. The programme's experiential components include:

  • Organisational Projects: Real-world consultancy projects with business clients

  • Professional Skills: Training in psychometric assessment and organisational diagnostics

  • Research Project: An applied dissertation in occupational psychology

  • Business Engagement: Opportunities to work with organisations on workplace challenges

  • Practical Training: Development of evidence-based organisational intervention skills

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the University of Greenwich MSc Occupational Psychology program secure roles such as Chartered Occupational Psychologist trainees, HR Consultants, Organisational Development Specialists, and Wellbeing Advisors. This BPS-accredited program develops skills in workplace assessment, leadership, and evidence-based interventions.

  • The university offers personalized career mentoring, placement support, and employability workshops.

  • Around 93% of graduates find employment or further study within 15 months, with salaries typically between £25,000 and £40,000.

  • Partnerships with public/private sector organisations provide applied learning and networking opportunities.

  • The MSc is Stage 1 BPS accredited, essential for chartered status.

  • Graduates excel in research, workplace assessment, and ethical consultancy.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can pursue Stage 2 professional doctorates or PhD research for chartered status and specialist careers.

Program Key Stats

£18,700 (Annual cost)
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Eligibility Criteria

2.8
3 or 4 Years

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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Occupational Psychologist (with further training)
  • Organizational Development Consultant
  • Talent Management Specialist
  • People Analytics Manager
  • Assessment & Selection Psychologist
  • Change Management Consultant
  • Learning & Development Manager
  • HR Business Partner
  • Workplace Wellbeing Advisor
  • Employee Engagement Specialist

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