Business Psychology MSc / Diploma / Certificate

Programme information

The programme is aimed at people already in, or aspiring towards, a career in any business setting. It provides a detailed understanding of various aspects of psychology relevant to the workplace. Students may find some subject areas familiar from previous study in business management (such as organisational culture and consumer behaviour) while others such as ergonomics may be less so. However, in all cases the Business Psychology perspective is to utilise primary research data and psychological principles to analyse situations and develop evidence based policies.

MSc students take all the courses below over a maximum of seven years; Diploma students take all the courses except the project and have a maximum of four years; to gain the Postgraduate Certificate students select any four courses, completing them over a maximum of four years. Students who take individual courses on a continuing professional development basis will receive a letter of confirmation.

Core courses

  • Social and Organisational Change
  • Psychology of Coaching
  • Consumer and Economic Psychology
  • Consumer Ergonomics
  • Organisational Culture
  • Leadership
  • Diversity
  • Research Methods

A Masters dissertation is undertaken by students once they have completed all taught courses. Students will work individually with a project supervisor to design, carry out and write-up a formal project applying psychology to their workplace.

Entry requirements

Students will typically have a first or second class Honours degree.

In view of the practical element of the programme, non-graduate MSc or PG Diploma candidates with significant senior experience in a business role, such as management, will be considered. Students completing an Ordinary degree (non-Honours) in Business Management or Management & Psychology can register for the Postgraduate Diploma and be transferred into the MSc qualification pending successful completion of assessments.

Individual courses within the MSc programme can also be taken as Continuing Professional Development or as part of the Postgraduate Certificate qualification.

English language requirements

  • Where English was not the medium of instruction during previous education, applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 580 (paper based exam).