Occupational Psychology

Entry requirements

Minimum second-class honours degree or overseas equivalent (see international entry requirements) psychology. Applicants with a lower degree and with demonstrable work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants with a degree from a non-UK university or from a non-accredited UK programme should review the guidance from the BPS to see if they are eligible to pursue the Chartership route. Evidence of graduate membership should be included as part of the application.

Months of entry

September

Course content

You'll develop knowledge in psychology and build analytical skills which can be applied in a range of careers, including occupational psychology, management, human resource management, recruitment, health and safety, engineering, the public sector, training and development, organisational change and development consultancy, and policy research.

Our teaching team draws from academics who are chartered psychologists, practitioners with industry experience, and expertise from a range of disciplines across the University of Strathclyde. Strathclyde Business School is home to many staff focused on the application of psychology to work and organisations, and has extensive collaborations with industry, policymakers and practitioners.

The Department of Work, Employment & Organisation, where the programme is based, is a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Approved Centre and recognised for its world-leading research and its real-world impact.

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About Strathclyde Business School

Strathclyde Business School was founded in 1948, we are an enterprising, pioneering institution of global standing. Strathclyde Business School is part of the University of Strathclyde, a socially progressive and leading international technological institution.

Engagement with real-world problems and issues is in our DNA. It enhances our teaching and research; and allows us to have an impact on business practices and government policies. We work with businesses, governments and third sector organisations of all sizes to add value as they tackle important social and business challenges. Our engaged approach infuses the teaching that we do, we pride ourselves on the ethos of being ‘a place of useful learning’ and incorporating business input throughout our postgraduate education in the Business School.

We have a reputation for research excellence, having been recognised in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 for our world-leading research - with a GPA of 3.26. Strathclyde Business School was the first business school in Scotland to be awarded triple accreditation (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB), and the first to be awarded the Small Business Charter Award. This award recognises our world leading support for scaling Scottish firms through innovation, internationalism and leadership. Strathclyde Business School is a signatory of the UN’s Principles for Responsible Management Education. This commits us to supporting the transformation of management education, research and thought leadership by developing learning communities and promoting awareness of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Our postgraduate programmes are designed to suit the interests of students looking to explore varied careers within the business world. All our postgraduate programmes have a strong focus on employability and preparing you for your future career.

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

We are delighted to offer a number of scholarship opportunities to support ambitious students from all backgrounds. Find out if you are eligible to apply for our scholarships.