MSc Business and Organisational Psychology

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Westminster

Program Overview

The MSc Business & Organisational Psychology at the University of Westminster equips students with the applied psychological expertise to tackle real-world organisational challenges like recruitment, diversity, leadership, and wellbeing. It is designed for graduates—regardless of whether their undergraduate degree was in psychology—who want to work in HR, consultancy, learning and development, or business strategy.

Curriculum Structure:
Over one year of full-time study, students develop both theoretical understanding and practical skills. In the Business Psychology Research Methods module they master qualitative and quantitative study design, data collection and analysis in business contexts. The Psychology of Selection & Assessment course allows them to design, deliver and critique assessment tools for recruitment and development. Through Positive Psychology & Well-Being at Work, they learn how strengths, mindfulness, and organisational wellbeing contribute to performance and retention. In Strategic Organisational Effectiveness students explore change management, conflict, negotiation and behavioural change in organisations. The Psychology of Learning, Training & Development module teaches how to design effective training interventions and evaluate their impact on individuals and teams. Alongside, Psychology of Coaching & Mentoring for Professional Development offers practical coaching theory and practice. The programme culminates in the Business & Organisational Psychology MSc Project, a substantial research dissertation where students apply their learning to an area of their choice.

Focus areas:
“talent development; diversity & inclusion; assessment & recruitment; organisational change; coaching; applied research”

Learning outcomes:
Graduates will be able to conduct high-quality organisational psychology research, lead diversity and learning interventions, apply coaching paradigms, design psychometric assessments, and communicate evidence-based solutions to business stakeholders.

Professional alignment (accreditation):
This MSc is accredited by the Association for Business Psychology (ABP).

Reputation (employability):
Westminster Business School is embedded in central London and maintains close ties with business partners, preparing students for consultancy, HR leadership, organisational development roles, and professional networking through ABP and ILM membership opportunities.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students develop practical consulting skills through applied organisational projects and professional development activities. They utilise Westminster's central London location for industry engagement and access to business psychology resources. The programme's experiential components include:

Organisational Projects: Real-world consultancy projects with London-based businesses
Professional Skills: Training in psychometric assessment and organisational diagnostics
Research Project: An applied dissertation in business or organisational psychology
Industry 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 Westminster’s MSc Business and Organisational Psychology develop expertise for careers such as Organisational Psychology Consultants, Change Managers, Talent Development Partners, and HR Specialists. This Association for Business Psychology-accredited course combines theory and practical skills to address workplace challenges and improve organisational effectiveness.

The university’s Careers and Employability Service provides personalised career coaching, networking events, and access to a large employer network, including BBC, HSBC, KPMG, NHS, and Accenture.
Graduates find opportunities in diverse industries with competitive salaries typically ranging from £25,000 to £40,000.
Strong partnerships with leading public and private sector organisations enhance placement and consultancy experience.
The MSc offers long-term professional value with accreditation supporting Chartered status pathways.
Graduates gain skills in recruitment, leadership, positive psychology, diversity initiatives, and organisational change.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can pursue doctoral research or professional development courses to specialize further in business psychology, consultancy, or HR management.