MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology

University of East London

This newly re-shaped course for psychology graduates is distinctive in its applied approach to psychology and benefits from a strong professional emphasis. It is highly attuned to the needs of working professionals and will give you a competitive edge as you pursue a career as a practicing occupational psychologist or go on to study for a professional doctorate.The course holds a BPS accreditation, highlighting its adherence to good practices. It is commended for factors such as strong staff support, a blend of research-active and practitioner-focused teaching members, and the course's well-regarded combination of theoretical and practical components, valued by students.There is also invaluable input from experts in the fields of positive psychology and coaching, and past students offering insights into different applications of business psychology in practice. We are serious about occupational psychology, which is why this programme is taught entirely by occupational psychologists and specialist experts, who are dedicated to this specific profession of psychology. This means you get a more focused and richer learning experience.UEL's School of Psychology is one of the largest providers of psychology education and training in the UK. This means you will benefit from a huge breadth of academic expertise, with teaching available in occupational psychology, coaching psychology, and positive psychology. You will be taught by qualified academics, practitioners, researchers, and industry experts as guest speakers (full details of the teaching team will be provided in the student handbook and module guides). Our modules are highly interactive with a special emphasis on the application of theoretical knowledge and contemporary research to practice. You will also have an opportunity to take advantage of the myriad of professional networks, which staff bring with them.The practical emphasis of this course, balanced with a focus on developing critical thinking, means many of our students have progressed to highly successful careers.Over the past five years, our students have gained employment as occupational psychologists, coaching psychologists, sports and performance psychologists, leadership development specialists, and human factors experts for a wide range of companies and organisations.

School of Psychology