MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Designed and delivered by leading academics and experts in their field, the MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology programme is a British Psychological Society (BPS) Accredited Programme focused on developing the future generation of practitioners in occupational psychology who can make a positive difference to the effectiveness and well-being of people and organisations. The programme draws upon the latest evidence and cutting-edge research to cover all major aspects of occupational psychology, enabling students to develop a critical understanding of how research into human behaviour at work can be applied to enhance the effectiveness of people and organisations at work.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Please note the structure of this programme remains subject to approval following exciting developments for our September 2025 students. If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be advised of any amendments that are made prior to the programme’s start date. Compulsory modules in semester one include Strategic Leadership and Organisational Change, Work Design and Wellbeing, Advanced Research Methods in Organisational Psychology.

Career pathways

Upon successful completion, the MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology provides you with Stage 1 of the BPS Qualification in Occupational Psychology, and thus provides a clear foundation for a career as a Registered Occupational Psychologist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We accept a 2:2 honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent) from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. The MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology provides Stage 1 of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Qualification in Occupational Psychology (QOccPsych). Applicants who wish to become a Registered Occupational Psychologist must hold Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,500 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 31,000 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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