MSc MSc Work & Organisational Psychology 12-24 months Postgraduate Programme By Strathclyde Business School |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

29,350 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

4Scholarships

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Study with us
  • gain knowledge about applying psychology to people, work and organisations
  • learn advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods for psychology and develop data analysis skills which can be applied to the workplace
  • designed for those with an undergraduate degree in psychology or those from other backgrounds who wish to specialise in applying psychology to work and employment
  • ideal for professionals seeking a career change, or for those who recruit, manage, counsel and develop people and wish to gain further understanding of psychology at/of work
  • taught alongside the British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited MSc Occupational Psychology, you'll cover the same modules apart from the core research methods training and have additional elective options
  • MSc Work & Organisational Psychology provides a route to a career in the ‘people’ profession
  • gain professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development


Please note: if you hold a BA Psychology degree which provides you with the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS), see our Occupational Psychology.
Why this course?

You'll develop knowledge in psychology and build analytical skills which can be applied in a range of careers, including occupational psychology, management, human resource management, recruitment, health and safety, engineering, the public sector, training and development, organisational change and development consultancy, and policy research.

Our teaching team draws from academics who are chartered psychologists, practitioners with industry experience, and expertise from a range of disciplines across the University of Strathclyde. Strathclyde Business School is home to many staff focused on the application of psychology to work and organisations, and has extensive collaborations with industry, policymakers and practitioners.

The Department of Work, Employment & Organisation, where the programme is based, is a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Approved Centre. The Department is recognised for its world-leading research and its real-world impact.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Study with us
  • gain knowledge about applying psychology to people, work and organisations
  • learn advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods for psychology and develop data analysis skills which can be applied to the workplace
  • designed for those with an undergraduate degree in psychology or those from other backgrounds who wish to specialise in applying psychology to work and employment
  • ideal for professionals seeking a career change, or for those who recruit, manage, counsel and develop people and wish to gain further understanding of psychology at/of work
  • taught alongside the British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited MSc Occupational Psychology, you'll cover the same modules apart from the core research methods training and have additional elective options
  • MSc Work & Organisational Psychology provides a route to a career in the ‘people’ profession
  • gain professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development


Please note: if you hold a BA Psychology degree which provides you with the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS), see our Occupational Psychology.
Why this course?

You'll develop knowledge in psychology and build analytical skills which can be applied in a range of careers, including occupational psychology, management, human resource management, recruitment, health and safety, engineering, the public sector, training and development, organisational change and development consultancy, and policy research.

Our teaching team draws from academics who are chartered psychologists, practitioners with industry experience, and expertise from a range of disciplines across the University of Strathclyde. Strathclyde Business School is home to many staff focused on the application of psychology to work and organisations, and has extensive collaborations with industry, policymakers and practitioners.

The Department of Work, Employment & Organisation, where the programme is based, is a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Approved Centre. The Department is recognised for its world-leading research and its real-world impact.

Admission Requirements

176+
6.5+

Minimum second-class honours degree or overseas equivalent (see international entry requirements) in psychology (including from a non-accredited university), or business, management, or other social science subject. Applicants with a lower degree and with demonstrable work experience will be considered on an individual basis.



Applicants with a degree from a non-UK university or from a non-accredited UK programme should review the guidance from the BPS to see if they are eligible to pursue the Chartership route. Evidence of graduate membership should be included as part of the application.

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
14,250 GBP
International
29,350 GBP

Scholarships

EU Engagement Scholarships Postgraduate Taught Courses

EU Engagement Scholarships Postgraduate Taught Courses
Master Open

Value

$16000

Deadline

12 Jan 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Strathclyde Business School Masters for Scottish/UK Students - January 2026

Strathclyde Business School Masters for Scottish/UK Students - January 2026
Master Open

Value

$9000

Deadline

12 Jan 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

SBS: Glasgow 850 International Masters Scholarship, January 2026

SBS: Glasgow 850 International Masters Scholarship, January 2026
Master Open

Value

$10000

Deadline

12 Jan 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Strathclyde Business School Masters Scholarships for International Students - January 2026

Strathclyde Business School Masters Scholarships for International Students - January 2026
Master Open

Value

$16000

Deadline

12 Jan 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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