MSc Business and Organisational Psychology (online) 30 months Postgraduate Programme By Heriot-Watt University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business Analytics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Join Edinburgh Business School’s online MSc Business and Organisational Psychology to develop the specialist skills needed to enhance workplace performance, shape positive organisational cultures, and support evidence-based decision-making. Designed for working professionals, the programme explores how psychological theory applies to real business challenges – enabling you to influence behaviour, improve team effectiveness, and drive meaningful change at work from day one.


Integrating cutting-edge research with real-world case studies, you’ll be equipped with the practical skills to improve workplace culture, manage change, and drive positive behaviours within organisations, across sectors. Our comprehensive curriculum blends organisational psychology and leadership principles to help you become a more impactful manager, leader, coach or consultant.


During the MSc Business and Organisational Psychology, you will:


  • Develop professional, transferable skills to support your transition into a new role, career path, or more senior position
  • Build a strong international perspective, enhanced by a diverse student body and the global expertise of our teaching team
  • Gain hands-on experience in research methods, equipping you with the ability to continue to build your knowledge-base even after your studies are complete
  • Learn the psychological principles to create more resilient, healthy, efficient teams and organisations
  • Tackle critical issues around wellbeing, equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Practice applying your skills to solve real-world business problems and build your practical business psychology toolkit

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business Analytics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Join Edinburgh Business School’s online MSc Business and Organisational Psychology to develop the specialist skills needed to enhance workplace performance, shape positive organisational cultures, and support evidence-based decision-making. Designed for working professionals, the programme explores how psychological theory applies to real business challenges – enabling you to influence behaviour, improve team effectiveness, and drive meaningful change at work from day one.


Integrating cutting-edge research with real-world case studies, you’ll be equipped with the practical skills to improve workplace culture, manage change, and drive positive behaviours within organisations, across sectors. Our comprehensive curriculum blends organisational psychology and leadership principles to help you become a more impactful manager, leader, coach or consultant.


During the MSc Business and Organisational Psychology, you will:


  • Develop professional, transferable skills to support your transition into a new role, career path, or more senior position
  • Build a strong international perspective, enhanced by a diverse student body and the global expertise of our teaching team
  • Gain hands-on experience in research methods, equipping you with the ability to continue to build your knowledge-base even after your studies are complete
  • Learn the psychological principles to create more resilient, healthy, efficient teams and organisations
  • Tackle critical issues around wellbeing, equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Practice applying your skills to solve real-world business problems and build your practical business psychology toolkit

Admission Requirements

6+
Performance-based admissions At Edinburgh Business School, we believe that ambition and potential should open doors – not traditional qualifications. Our performance-based admission route allows you to start studying without standard entry requirements – no application needed.
You can enrol and prove your capability by passing your first course. Once successful, you’ll continue towards your full degree. This inclusive route recognises your potential, giving you the opportunity to earn a globally respected business qualification on your own terms.

If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.
The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.
If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies.

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