Work Psychology

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree with significant coverage of psychology, research methods and statistics topics.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course can involve a research project in a real-world organisation, which will demand effective communication, negotiation and project management skills.

Recent research projects include a performance management project for a large organisation, working with a company in the insurance sector on change management, and a review of a law firm’s reward system.

If you’re already eligible for the British Psychological Society’s (BPS) Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, you can study for the MSc Occupational Psychology. This degree is recognised by the BPS. It helps you on your way towards chartered psychologist status.

If you’re not eligible for BPS membership, you can take this MSc. This degree is not recognised by the BPS but it will help you develop the skills you need for research and practice as an occupational psychologist.

Teaching

• Lectures
• Workshops

Assessment

• Written work
• Examinations
• Research dissertation

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses

Information for international students

Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Qualification and course duration

MSc