MSc Work Organisational Psychology
Course overview
The MSc Work and Organisational Psychology, taught at the University of Strathclyde, studies how psychology applies to work, organisations, and people. Students learn how to assess people, design work systems, support wellbeing, and lead change. The course is not the same as Occupational Psychology, as it is a non-accredited route for those who may not hold prior BPS accreditation but still wish to apply psychology in workplaces. It provides a non-accredited alternative to the BPS route, so it is suited for those who lack a Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) in psychology.
Students also take elective modules, possibly in analytics, HR, or organisation development. The programme ends with a dissertation where students conduct original research in a work context. It is taught full-time over 12 months. Students learn through lectures, seminars, workshops, case studies, practical exercises, and supervised research. Assessment is through essays, reports, projects, exams, and the final dissertation. The dissertation is significant as it demonstrates ability in independent research and application of methods.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants should typically hold a second-class honours degree (2:1 or equivalent) in psychology, social sciences, business, or another relevant discipline.
English Proficiency:
- For international students, English language proficiency is required, with a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall and no component lower than 5.5.
Scholarships
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study
The value of the scholarship award is £6,000 and will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Engineering: Dean’s International Excellence Award for Masters Study
Dean’s International Excellence Awards for Masters Study worth between £9,000 and £12,000 to exceptional applicants joining a postgraduate taught programme in September 2026.
Up to £9,000Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students
The scholarships value will range from £7,000 to £8,000.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship
Scholarships of £6,000 are available to new international fee-paying students.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Science International Scholarship for MRes Physics
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international students joining the MRes Physics in the academic year 2025/26.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science Scholarship for Online Masters Students
Scholarships of £1,900 are available to new students joining one of our online programmes in September 2026.
Up to £1,900Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Scholarship: Postgraduate Taught
Value: 20% tuition fee discount.
Up to 20% of feesHumanities & Social Sciences Dean's International Excellence Scholarship
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is delighted to offer a number of Deans Excellence scholarships worth £10,000 to international students.
Up to £10,000Humanities & Social Sciences: International Masters Scholarships
The scholarships will be awarded to the value of £6,000 or £8,000.
Law Postgraduate Community Bursary
Value: £700
Up to £700Masters Scholarship for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international fee-paying students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Department of Physics in September 2026.
Up to £7,000MBA Part Time - Female Leader of the Future Scholarship
he value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500MBA Part time Visionary Scholarship
The value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500SBS International Masters Scholarship
Scholarship awards will range from £7,000 to £9,000, depending on the programme and course fee.
Up to £7,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Award for International Students
Value: Varies by course fee - Between £10,000 and £12,000
Up to £10,000Strathclyde Full Time MBA 60th Anniversary Scholarships
Value: 50% of Full Time MBA tuition fee.
Up to 50% of feesTuition Fee Reduction of 25% for NHS Employees
Up to 25% of tuition fees
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Work and Organisational Psychology from the University of Strathclyde may take roles such as:
- Organisational Development Consultant
- HR Specialist
- Learning and Development Lead
- Talent Management Analyst
- Assessment and Psychometrics Specialist
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee to study MSc Work and Organisational Psychology at the University of Strathclyde is £29,350 for international students for full-time study. Students should also expect a tuition fee increase of a maximum of 10% each year.
Admission
Applications for the University of Strathclyde MSc Work and Organisational Psychology course are made online through the University’s postgraduate admissions portal. If you need assistance, you can reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.
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