MSc Work Psychology

The University of Sheffield's MSc Work Psychology course offers a comprehensive exploration of constant changes within the work environment and their impact on people. It provides a threefold focus on understanding individual and group behavior at work, the psychological treatment of people in organizations, and the effectiveness of work environments. Course Content: The course includes both compulsory and elective modules. The compulsory modules are designed to explore the significant areas of work psychology, such as organizational behavior, job design, and change management, and provide research methods training. The elective modules offer an opportunity to delve into specialized areas of work psychology, considering topics like diversity at work, leadership, and learning.Key Modules: Compulsory modules include Work Psychology, Contemporary Issues in Work Psychology, Occupational Health Psychology, Research Techniques and Principles, and an Empirical Dissertation. Optional modules that can be chosen from include Personality at Work, Working in Groups and Teams, Managing and Changing Organisational Culture, and Work Design, Organisational Change and Development.Accreditations: The Work Psychology MSc course is accredited by the British Psychological Society. Completion of the course with a minimum pass of 50% in all modules qualifies for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS.Future Careers: The course equips students with the skills necessary to pursue careers in organizational psychology consultancy, HR roles, and the wider business sector. Graduates can also pursue further study at the doctoral level in organizational/occupational/work psychology.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.