MSc Occupational Psychology, by distance learning
MSc Occupational Psychology, by distance learning
Overview
This British Psychological Society (BPS) and Association for Business Psychologists (ABP) accredited postgraduate distance learning degree will equip you with an excellent level of knowledge and understanding of a broad range of topics in Occupational Psychology, including an appreciation of theory, an awareness of the strengths and limitations of research evidence, and how research can be used to help organisations and its employees. It also provides stage one towards the BPS Qualification in Occupational Psychology.
You will learn how to apply occupational psychology methodologies to solve real-life problems in organisations. Core psychological theories will be illustrated with the latest research and examples of practice. You will develop a range of applied skills including interviewing, evaluation and questionnaire design.
Information at a Glance
Commencement Date:
Deadline for New Application:
Tuition fee:
£13,250Special Discount:
20% Alumni DiscountMedium of Instruction:
EnglishUniversity of Leicester
The University of Leicester is one of the UK’s leading research and teaching universities with over 25 years’ experience offering high quality distance learning courses. You’ll join a global student community and participate in live seminars and activities, where you will learn from your tutors and peers, building friendships and professional networks.
School of Psychology and Vision Sciences
According to analysis by Times Higher Education, the University’s research is ranked 30 in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework 2021. Research in Neuroscience, Psychology and Psychiatry, which included our School, was ranked 23rd for overall research quality (GPA) out of 93 submissions (REF2021 Times Higher Education rankings).
Details
Students are required to complete 7 modules and a dissertation within 2 years for the award of MSc Occupational Psychology. This part-time, online programme is structured to focus on one module at a time.
An optional two-day Course Conference is held annually at the University and online, consisting of workshops and study skills sessions. The Conference provides support for your studies and the opportunity to hear esteemed speakers, both academic and practitioner, from different areas in applied psychology. It is also an excellent opportunity to meet staff and fellow students.
| Year 1 Modules | Year 2 Modules |
| • Learning, Training and Development | • Application of Occupational Psychology |
| • Psychological Assessment at Work | • Wellbeing at Work |
| • Work Design, Organisational Change and Development | • Empirical Dissertation (10,000 words) |
| • Leadership, Engagement and Motivation | |
| • Research Methods |
Note: Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
For details of the programme, including the course structure, module description and assessments, please visit the relevant programme website of the University of Leicester https://le.ac.uk/courses/occupational-psychology-msc-dl/2025
Admission
Admission
Tuition £13,250 (Full programme)
Special Discount: 20% Alumni Discount
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold a second class honours degree in Psychology that confers Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS); and
Applicants must also have some occupational experience.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability.
Enquiry
Course Details
| Ms Sona Yang | |
| Phone: | 3958 4818 |
| Email: | tsw@hkma.org.hk |
| Ms Winnie Sit | |
| Phone: | 2774 8573 |
| Email: | tsw@hkma.org.hk |
General Enquiry
| Phone: | 2774 8500 / Ivy Ng 3468 6023 / Shino Choi 3468 6024 / Windy Ng 3468 6025 |
| Email: | hkma@hkma.org.hk / enrol@hkma.org.hk |
| Fax: | 2365 1000 |