MSc Business Psychology

The MSc Occupational & Business Psychology at University of Worcester trains students to apply psychological principles in workplace, organisational, and business settings. It suits psychology graduates or professionals keen on roles in HR, organisational development, consultancy or workplace wellbeing.

Curriculum Structure

Students begin with Advanced Research Analysis, learning robust quantitative and qualitative methods to design and analyse workplace-psychology studies. They also take Psychological Assessment at Work, exploring psychometric testing, job analysis, and selection tools.

In subsequent modules like Work Design, Organisational Change and Development and Leadership, Engagement & Motivation, students study how organisational structures, leadership styles, motivation and change impact employee performance and wellbeing. Alongside, Well-being and Work examines psychological wellbeing, stress, and health at work. The programme culminates in an Advanced Independent Study (Dissertation), where students conduct an empirical research project in a business or organisational context under supervision. 

Focus areas (string):
“Organisational behaviour, workplace wellbeing, leadership & motivation, psychometric assessment, organisational change, applied research”

Learning outcomes (in a string):
“Ability to design and implement evidence-based assessments and interventions in workplace settings; understand and influence organisational structure, change, and wellbeing; conduct rigorous applied research; support employee selection, development, and health.”

Professional alignment (accreditation):
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) under its Division of Occupational Psychology Training, providing recognised postgraduate qualification for occupational/business psychology practice. 

Reputation (employability rankings):
The University of Worcester’s Occupational/Business Psychology MSc has strong links with employers — graduates often move into HR, recruitment, consultancy, organisational development, or further research/PhD roles.