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Duration

    12 Months

Tuition Fee

$28,662/Year

Intakes

  • Sep 2025

Campus

Edinburgh

MSc Business Psychology with Coaching

  • Description

    The MSc Business Psychology with Human Resource Management course offered by Heriot-Watt University is a comprehensive program that combines the study of both Business Psychology and Human Resource Management. This innovative full-time course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of how people behave at work and an understanding of how to apply this knowledge to improve performance in individuals and organizations. The course is delivered using a blend of theory and practice, ensuring that learning is relevant and applied.

    Course Content: The curriculum will equip students with an appreciation of the role of Business Psychology in enhancing individual and organisational effectiveness. Students will gain a strong foundation in HRM and will explore topics such as: The Psychology of Organising, Psychological Assessment at Work, Coaching and Mentoring at Work, Leadership, Engagement and Motivation, Learning, Training and Development, Well-being at Work, and Research Methods.

    Key Modules: Some of the key modules that form the program include The Psychology of Organising, Psychological Assessment at Work, Coaching and Mentoring at Work, Leadership, Engagement and Motivation, Learning, Training and Development, and Well-being at Work.

    Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, thus giving graduates the opportunity to gain Graduate and/or Chartered membership of the Society.

    Future Careers: Upon completion of this program, graduates will be prepared for a variety of roles within HRM in all types of organisations, including roles in-line HRM, HRM consultancy, Occupational Psychology, as well as roles in consultancy, advising businesses on employee-related issues. Graduates may also choose to pursue further academic study in either Business Psychology or Human Resource Management.

    For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.

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Level

postgraduate

Discipline

Business & Management

Upcoming Intakes

Sep 2025

Mode of Study

on campus