Business Psychology BSc (Hons)
Birkbeck, University of London
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Studying our BSc Business Psychology will provide you with insights into the human mind and the behaviour of people at work, alongside introductory business modules. You will combine knowledge of how people work and manage their careers with marketing, finance and additional topics of your choice.Our organisational psychology modules explore subjects such as:- work-life balance- the work-home interface- employee motivation and engagement- career development- leadership.On this business ...Read more

Studying our BSc Business Psychology will provide you with insights into the human mind and the behaviour of people at work, alongside introductory business modules. You will combine knowledge of how people work and manage their careers with marketing, finance and additional topics of your choice.Our organisational psychology modules explore subjects such as:- work-life balance- the work-home interface- employee motivation and engagement- career development- leadership.On this business psychology degree, we equip you with transferable skills including critical thinking and writing, plus elementary to advanced research skills. This allows you to learn how to collect and scrutinise organisational data and ask the right questions.The final-year research dissertation gives you the opportunity to gain insight into conducting cutting-edge research. Under the guidance of a supervisor, you will lead a project from start to finish by conducting a survey, interviews or an experimental design. Our academic staff are experts, actively researching many topics such as diversity, occupational health and organisational change.The course is accredited by the Association for Business Psychology. Our students gain valuable skills which prepare them for their first graduate role, including human resources-related positions or a step-change into management.


This course has an evening timetable with lectures, seminars and classes taking place in the evening.


Highlights

- Birkbeck established the first department in the UK for teaching and research in organisational psychology more than 60 years ago.- We have an active programme of research, with particular expertise in organisational psychology and human resource management.- All of our academic staff are active researchers as well as enthusiastic teachers and publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals.- Accredited by the Association for Business Psychology (the degree does not lead to Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society).


Careers and employability

Graduates can pursue career paths in business, management, accounting or human resources management. Possible professions include:- human resources officer- management consultant- corporate investment banker- marketing executive.We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

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Applied Psychology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
70%
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Applied Psychology graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Applied Psychology graduate salary
£20,000
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24 Feb 15

I very much enjoy studying here at Birkbeck University. The course and lecturers have been what I expected. I like going to the theatre in London. I don't belong to the student..Read more

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112 Grades / Points required

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D:15,M:15 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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We accept an Access to Higher Education Diploma with a Merit or Distinction in business or accountancy units.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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£18,060 per year

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£18060 Per year

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Birkbeck, University of London
Malet Street London Camden WC1E 7HX United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Goodge Street  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Euston   0.5 miles away
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