MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology

The MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology course offered by the University of East London offers an in-depth look into work psychology, with an emphasis on understanding, managing and enhancing the working lives of individuals, teams, and organizations. This course blends theory and practice for a comprehensive exploration of numerous specialised areas, from recruitment and selection, employee engagement and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion to leading and managing change.Course Content: The course covers a broad range of modules, each designed to equip students with a strong grounding in psychology as it applies to work and organizations. Students will have the opportunity to engage in independent research, examining issues and solutions in the workplace. The course also highlights a strong focus on both quantitative and qualitative methods, essential for conduct research in the workplace setting.Key Modules: The programme core modules include Research Methods: Quantitative and Qualitative, Occupational Test User Training, Employee Selection and Development, The Manager in the Organisation, Occupational Health and Employee Wellbeing, Leadership and Engagement, Consulting and Business Skills for Psychologists, and Organisational Research Project.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), making it a Stage 1 qualification towards becoming a 'Chartered Psychologist' and a foundation for obtaining BPS Occupational Test User (Level A &B) qualifications.Future Careers: This MSc prepares learners for a career as an Occupational Psychologist, Human Resources Specialist, or Progression towards a Psychology Consultant. Graduates are also qualified to pursue doctoral-level studies in occupational psychology or a related field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.