Occupational Psychology

Entry requirements

Applying with prior qualifications

• You will need an undergraduate Psychology degree (minimum 2.1) that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Applicants with a 2.2 level Psychology degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Other requirements

Your application form requires a written statement in which you should outline the reasons for wishing to undertake the MSc Occupational Psychology course.

We will be looking to ensure that you have a sound rationale for joining the course based on a realistic appreciation of the materials to be studied and the related practice areas.

If you are unsure of your status and would like an informal discussion with the course leader, please contact john.hudson@ntu.ac.uk.

Months of entry

September

Course content

What motivates us to perform at work, and how might we inspire others to do the same? What makes a good leader? And why do many common employee wellbeing strategies fail to deliver lasting results? These are just some of the critical questions we tackle in Occupational Psychology.

This course is all about psychology at work: understanding human behaviour in workplace settings and developing both your knowledge and your ability to apply it to different contexts. You’ll explore key topics such as leadership, motivation, training and development, wellbeing, and psychological assessment to understand the complexities of people, performance, and organisations. You’ll also learn how research and data can give us important insights into these and other areas, to enhance our decision-making.

The MSc Occupational Psychology at NTU has applications across a diverse range of industries and roles: anywhere that people and performance are important. The course is targeted at high-calibre psychology graduates either aspiring towards a career in Occupational Psychology, or aiming to further develop their psychological skills to influence and improve the workplace for people and organisations.

• Get involved in interactive seminars designed to involve you in group discussions and activities with your peers.
• You’ll learn about translating and applying theory and research from academic journals and developing targeted, practical solutions for real-world applications.
• With 3 set days in university each week (2 for part-time students), balance your studies around your other commitments such as part-time work.
• We place a great deal of importance on creating a positive, supportive environment and you’ll benefit from excellent support from our academic team to enhance your learning.