Course descriptionThis advanced course gives you a route into occupational psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).Take the psychological principles and theories you learned in your graduate degree and apply them to the world of workBuild theoretical understanding and research skills required by the Division of Occupational Psychology of the BPS in the following seven areas: Psychological Assessment at Work Learning, Training and Development Leadership,
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Course description
This advanced course gives you a route into occupational psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Take the psychological principles and theories you learned in your graduate degree and apply them to the world of work
Build theoretical understanding and research skills required by the Division of Occupational Psychology of the BPS in the following seven areas:
- Psychological Assessment at Work
- Learning, Training and Development
- Leadership, Engagement and Motivation
- Well-being and Work
- Work Design, Organisational Change and Development
- Research Design, Advanced Data Gathering and Analytical Techniques
- Applying Psychology to Work and Organisations
BPS Occupational Test User (Level A and B) training included in the tuition fees
Prepare for a career as an internal consultant in large commercial or industrial organisation, the Police or the NHS, or as a management consultant.
The course runs over one year and comprises two taught semesters plus a research dissertation. The taught modules use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, group work, case studies and practical exercises, and are assessed using a range of techniques, including examinations, essays, applied coursework and presentations.
Coursework and assessment
Assessment across the course units varies, and includes a combination of examinations, report, course work, practical assessments and presentations. A dissertation of around 15,000 words is normally undertaken.
Career opportunities
The majority of graduates pursue the practical experience required to become Chartered Occupational Psychologists. This is usually carried out within consultancy firms or within specialist sections of large organisations. Graduates are employed as internal consultants in large commercial and industrial organisations, in HR departments, in the Police, the NHS and as management consultants.
