MSc Organisational Psychology at University of Manchester

Become an expert in organisational psychology through this specialist master’s programme. Develop specialist knowledge of workplace behaviour through a BPS-accredited route into organisational psychology. Build the advanced psychological, analytical and professional skills needed for a career in occupational psychology through a British Psychological Society (BPS)-accredited programme.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: Alliance Manchester Business School  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course provides psychology graduates who are intending to become Chartered Occupational Psychologists with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required by the Division of Occupational Psychology of the British Psychological Society (BPS), in the following seven required areas: Psychological Assessment at Work Learning, Training and Development Leadership, Engagement and Motivation Well-Being and Work Work Design, Organisational Change and Development Research Design, Advanced Data Gathering and Analytical Techniques Applying Psychology to Work and Organisations During the course you will be taking 180 credits in all.

Career pathways

Throughout the course, you will develop skills valued across a wide range of people-focused professions, including: Workplace assessment and organisational diagnosis. Research design, data collection and advanced analytical techniques.

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