BSc (Hons) Organizational Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London

Organisational psychology is an exciting area of psychology that integrates knowledge at the individual and organisational levels on how people behave at work, manage their career and recognise individual differences. Our BSc Organizational Psychology provides you with a foundation in psychological theory and concepts before you gain insight into their application in core areas of organisational psychology.

Faculty: Birkbeck Business School  |  Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years full-time, on campus with Placement; Four years part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, placement year option  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this organisational psychology course, you will learn to critically evaluate and challenge existing knowledge and organisational practices including group processes and organisational behaviour. It affords you the opportunity to gain an understanding of important topics in the workplace, including employee motivation, occupational health, and learning and employee development. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include Business Data Analysis, Business Information Systems, Introduction to Organizational Psychology (Level 4), Personal and Academic Skills for Success, Theoretical and Conceptual Foundations of Psychology, Understanding Individual Differences, Understanding Management, Understanding Organisations.

Career pathways

Our graduates have gone on to work at organisations including: Starling Bank, Bacardi, The Adecco Group, Lloyds Banking Group, NHS mental health trusts, Campbell Lutyens.

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