University of Kent

MSc Organisational and Business Psychology

University of Kent

Course overview

The MSc in Organisational and Business Psychology at the University of Kent gives individuals a deep understanding of the psychological principles that apply to the workplace setting. With a combination of theory and applications to teach students about talent management, organisational change, employee well-being, and efficient decision-making.

This programme uses a blend of lectures, group work, case studies, and research workshops to develop students' understanding of the field. Assessment methods for this course include research reports, case analyses, and presentations. Finally, there will be a dissertation where students research an issue relevant to organisations. With accreditation from the Association for Business Psychology, the University of Kent’s MSc in Organisational and Business Psychology offers standardised education.

Entry requirements

These are the standard entry requirements to study MSc Organisational and Business Psychology at the University of Kent:

When reviewing applications, the University of Kent considers relevant experience.

Grade Requirements

  • Applicants should have a bachelor's degree (at least 2:1 classification) in a relevant discipline from a UK or other approved university and/or equivalent.

English Proficiency

  • Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

With an MSc in Organisational and Business Psychology from the University of Kent, students graduate ready to work in the industry as:

  • Organisational Development Consultant
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • Employee Wellbeing Coordinator
  • Leadership Development Coach
  • Change Management Specialist

Cost of study

The tuition fee (2025/2026) to study MSc Organisational and Business Psychology at the University of Kent is £23,500.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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