Kingston University

Occupational and Business Psychology MSc

Kingston UniversityKingston Hill, United Kingdom

Course overview

Create meaningful change in the workplace, for employees and employers Develop the theoretical and practical understanding to become an 'evidence-based practitioner'. Our Occupational and Business Psychology MSc is your gateway to becoming a recognised expert in the field. Accredited by both the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Association for Business Psychology (ABP), this course stands as a symbol of excellence.

These prestigious accreditations reflect the depth and quality of our curriculum, ensuring you gain a comprehensive understanding of psychology in business. You will have a wealth of opportunities outside the classroom to further your learning and gain hands-on experience in your chosen field. As well as being taught by Kingston Business School's expert team – many of whom continue their work in industry while teaching – you will be taught by guest speakers.

For example, to complement your core modules, you can take part in an ‘Expert Speakers' series and an ‘Engaging the Profession' series. These programmes will provide you with valuable opportunities to meet practitioners and academics. This course also sits under The Department of Management, which offers a broad range of accredited undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering all areas of business.

Whether your ambition is to start your own company or become a senior leader in a global organisation, our programmes are developed in consultation with industry practitioners to ensure your studies are future-facing.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the British Psychological Society and Association for Business Psychology
  • Builds theoretical and practical skills as an evidence-based practitioner
  • Taught by staff who continue working in industry
  • Expert Speakers and Engaging the Profession series with practitioners
  • Hands-on experience opportunities outside the classroom
  • Programmes developed in consultation with industry practitioners

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include any discipline; or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500
  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000
  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000
  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Occupational psychologist (after further training)
  • Business psychologist
  • Organisational development consultant
  • Talent management specialist
  • Learning and development manager
  • HR consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £13,500 per year | International: £18,700 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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