MSc Occupational and Business Psychology at Kingston University

If you want to apply the science of psychology to people at work, our Occupational and Business Psychology MSc is the ideal course for you. You'll learn how to successfully drive sustainable change at work through rigorous science, data, technology and experiential projects. When you graduate, you'll be prepared for a career as an Occupational and Business Psychologist.

Faculty: Kingston Business School  |  Department: Department of Management  |  Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement  |  Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement year)  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course considers how other disciplines such as behavioural science and data analytics inform occupational and business psychology. The modules for this course investigate various approaches to applying psychological principles in the workplace and how these ideas can increase organisational, team and individual performance. MSc - core modules: Behavioural Science and Data Analytics, Empirical Research Project, Healthy and Inclusive Workplaces, Leadership, Creativity and Innovation for 21st Century Organisations, Psychological Assessment for Selection and Retention, Psychology of Coaching, Learning and Development, Applied Psychology at Work, Professional Skills and Development. Optional placement year - core modules: Professional Placement.

Career pathways

This course will equip you for a range of career opportunities in organisations where psychology can and should be applied to positively impact the workplace and implement change for the better.

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