University of Leicester

Occupational Psychology MSc, by distance learning

University of Leicester

Course overview

This British Psychological Society (BPS) and Association for Business Psychologists (ABP) accredited postgraduate distance learning degree will equip you with an excellent level of knowledge and understanding of a broad range of topics in Occupational Psychology, including an appreciation of theory, an awareness of the strengths and limitations of research evidence, and how research can be used to help organisations and its employees. It also provides stage one towards the BPS Qualification in Occupational Psychology. You will learn how to apply occupational psychology methodologies to solve real-life problems in organisations.

Core psychological theories will be illustrated with the latest research and examples of practice. You will develop a range of applied skills including interviewing, evaluation and questionnaire design. The course uses an online teaching and learning system to create an interactive learning environment.

Your learning materials are accessed completely online at any time of the day. Distance learning with the School of Psychology means studying in your own time on a part-time basis, so you can combine achieving a qualification with work or family commitments. You will benefit from our professionally created course syllabus that meets the needs of professionals working in the field.

The course team consists of both academics and practitioners with a wide range of expertise across all areas of the subject. An optional two-day Course Conference is held annually at the University and online, consisting of workshops and study skills sessions. The Conference provides support for your studies and the opportunity to hear esteemed speakers, both academic and practitioner, from different areas within applied psychology.

It is also an excellent opportunity to meet staff and fellow students. The dates for the 2024 conference are Friday 11th and Saturday 12th October. As part of the course you can also sign up for optional psychometric test training courses

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the BPS and Association for Business Psychologists
  • Provides stage one towards the BPS Qualification in Occupational Psychology
  • Develops applied skills in interviewing, evaluation and questionnaire design
  • Taught by a team of academics and practising occupational psychologists
  • Optional annual two-day conference with workshops and expert speakers
  • Optional psychometric test training courses available alongside the degree

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2nd class — to include Psychology

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    You are entitled to a discount of 20% of the new course fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Chancellor's International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.

    Up to £3,000

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship

  • Distance Learning (DL) Sanctuary Awards

  • Distance Learning Merit Scholarship

    The awards available are: MA: £800, PGDip: £500, PGCert: £300

  • International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

    International Merit Scholarship worth a tuition fee discount of £5,000.

  • Leicester Postgraduate Partnership Scholarship

    Enjoy a 20% fee discount on a selection of postgraduate taught courses at either University of Leicester or De Montfort University.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Occupational psychologist
  • Business psychologist
  • Organisational development consultant
  • Learning and development specialist
  • Assessment and selection consultant
  • Human resources manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: MSc: £11,200 | International: MSc: £11,200

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 University of Leicester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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