MSc Work and Organisational Psychology at Loughborough University

Gain BPS and ABP-accredited expertise and apply psychology to solve the real-world challenges facing organisations. Interested in learning how to apply psychological principles as a force for positive change within business? Join our MSc Work and Organisational Psychology, accredited by the British Psychological Society and the Association for Business Psychology.

Faculty: School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences  |  Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2-4 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On the MSc Work and Organisational Psychology, you’ll deepen your knowledge of the principles, models and theories of psychology. Compulsory modules: Well-being and Work, Work Design, Organisational Change and Development, Career Development, Gathering and Using Evidence in Work Psychology, Leadership and Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Motivation and Voice, Psychological Assessment in Organisations, Learning, Development and Knowledge Management, Empirical Research Project in Work Psychology.

Career pathways

This MSc in Work and Organisational Psychology will prepare you for professional roles across a wide range of sectors and organisational settings, as well as providing a strong foundation for postgraduate research. For students who hold Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) through a British Psychological Society-accredited undergraduate degree, the programme provides Stage 1 training towards Chartered Psychologist or Registered Occupational Psychologist status.

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