MSc Occupational Psychology

The MSc in Occupational Psychology offered by the University of Strathclyde explores how people behave at work and how that can be harnessed to increase job satisfaction and productivity. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), and is designed to equip you with theoretical and practical knowledge of occupational psychology.Course Content: The course teaches students how to apply psychological theories to the world of work. Emphasis is placed on topics such as: Psychological Assessment at Work; Learning, Training and Development; Work Design, Organizational Change and Development; Employee Relations and Motivation; and Human Factors and Ergonomics. Students will gain research skills and experience working with external organizations.Key Modules: Students will study core modules like Research Design, Organizational Psychology, People at Work, and Skills of the Occupational Psychologist. Optional modules are also available, and can include Psychological Aspects of Risk, Human Factors, and Employee Relations.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), with the potential to progress to the stage 2 qualification and subsequently become a chartered psychologist specialized in occupational psychology.Future Careers: As a graduate of the course, you'll be able to pursue a career in various fields including human resource management, employee relations advisor, recruitment advisor, training and development specialist, management consultant, or academic researcher. You'll also have the opportunity to continue on to doctorate studies in the field, increasing your employability in academia and research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.