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Organizational Psychology

BSc (Hons)

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Key information

Key information for 2027-28

Start date:
October 2027
Study route:

  • Three years full-time, on campus


    UCAS code: C817

  • Four years full-time, on campus with Placement


    UCAS code: C818

  • Four years part-time, on campus

  • Four years full-time, on campus with Foundation Year


    UCAS code: C819

  • Six years part-time, on campus with Foundation Year

Status:
Fully approved
Location:
Birkbeck Campus, Central London
Awarding body:
University of London
Study options:
Full-time | Part-time | On campus | with Foundation Year | with Placement

Course Overview

Organisational psychology is an exciting area of psychology that integrates knowledge at the individual and organisational levels on how people behave at work, manage their career and recognise individual differences. Our BSc Organizational Psychology provides you with a foundation in psychological theory and concepts before you gain insight into their application in core areas of organisational psychology.

  • Why choose this course?
    • You will study in the Birkbeck Business School and be taught by research-active academics in specialised modules in applied organisational psychology.
    • You will be supported in developing critical skills that lead to an independent research project, which matches your area of interest and has practical implications.
    • This degree is accredited by the Association of Business Psychology, which provides students with opportunities to engage in real-life application of their learning and access to a range of career development events and resources.
    • It also offers you the chance to follow a Placement route designed to enhance your career prospects, build your professional networks, and apply the knowledge and skills you have gained in a work context.

  • What will I learn?

    On this organisational psychology course, you will learn to critically evaluate and challenge existing knowledge and organisational practices including group processes and organisational behaviour. It affords you the opportunity to gain an understanding of important topics in the workplace, including employee motivation, occupational health, and learning and employee development.

    The course will also equip you with transferable skills, including advanced research skills, where you will collect and scrutinise organisational data. With academic supervision in your final year, you will identify an area of interest and learn to ask the right questions when conducting cutting-edge research.

  • How will I learn?

    You will learn via a range of different methods including lectures, weekly seminars and workshops, where you will engage in discussions with academic staff and your peers.

    The course is available to study full- or part-time and follows an evening timetable with some modules offering daytime sessions. You will attend weekly sessions on campus and online.

  • How often will I attend classes?

    Full-time: Usually three evenings a week, October to July

    Part-time: Usually two evenings a week, October to July

  • Placement route

    The full-time Placement route is designed to enhance your employability. It gives you the opportunity to develop your organisational psychology skills in the workplace and apply learning from your degree in a professional setting. You will also be supported in areas such as effective job searching, the development of key application, interview and assessment skills and how to make a personal impact in the workplace. Please note that this option is not available for students who require a Student visa to study in the UK.

  • Foundation year

    If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study during an additional year (full-time) or two years (part-time) of supported study. This option is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree.

    Once you successfully complete your Foundation Year studies, you will automatically advance onto the main full-time degree.

  • Course disclaimer

    Birkbeck makes all reasonable efforts to deliver educational services, modules and programmes of study as described on our website. In the event that there are material changes to our offering (for example, due to matters beyond our control), we will update applicant and student facing information as quickly as possible and offer alternatives to applicants, offer-holders and current students.

    Most of our courses are taught in the evenings, however some of our courses offer a daytime timetable. Where there is an option to attend daytime teaching sessions, this is stated in the How will I learn? section.

More Highlights

  • Birkbeck established the first department in the UK for teaching and research in organisational psychology more than 60 years ago.
  • We have an active programme of research, with particular expertise in organisational psychology and human resource management.
  • We are a small and friendly team that fosters a supportive learning environment. 
  • This degree provides materials and knowledge to enhance or develop your career. Our alumni have gained promotions within their existing job roles, and undertaken career changes, both during and after the degree.
  • It is accredited by the Association for Business Psychology (the degree does not lead to Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society).

Modules and Teaching

Birkbeck Business School

The school is research-driven across a wide range of disciplinary themes with academic staff who create new knowledge, push boundaries and publish in leading academic journals.

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Entry Requirements

We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential.

  • Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need?
    • Three years full-time: 96-120 points (e.g. A-levels CCC-BBB)
    • Four years full-time with Placement: 96-120 points (e.g. A-levels CCC-BBB)
    • Four years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points

    For full-time study on this course, you apply via UCAS. The UCAS tariff score applies if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth.

  • Part-time study

    For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.

  • What GCSEs do I need?

    Applicants will normally be expected to have English and mathematics GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 or above. Applicants who do not hold this level of qualification may be required to carry out a skills audit at a selection evening, which comprises English and mathematics. This audit assesses an applicant’s potential to cope with, and benefit from, a particular course of study.

  • Alternative entry routes

    Three years full-time or four years part-time: Access to Higher Education Diploma with a minimum of 15 credits achieved at Merit or Distinction in business or accountancy units.

    Three years full-time: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - DMM

  • What are the English language requirements?

    If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

    If you don't meet the minimum English language requirements, please contact us or see our international study skills page for more details about how we can help.

    Visit the International section of our website to find out more about our English language entry requirements and relevant requirements by country.

  • What are the visa and funding requirements?

    If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.

    The visa you apply for varies according to the length of your course:

    • Courses of more than six months' duration: Student visa
    • Courses of less than six months' duration: Standard Visitor visa

    International students who require a Student visa should apply to study on our courses full-time as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. If you are living in the UK on a Student visa, you will not be eligible to enrol to study part-time courses at Birkbeck (with the exception of some modules).

    As a Student visa student, you should also apply to study on campus only, as online and flexible options of study (if they are available for your course) may affect the conditions of your visa.

    For full information, read our visa information for international students page.

    Please also visit the international section of our website to find out more about relevant visa and funding requirements by country.

    Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.

  • Credits and accredited prior learning (APL)

    If you have studied at university (or have an HND or Foundation Degree), you may have accumulated credits. It may be possible to transfer these from your previous study to Birkbeck or another institution.

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Fees

Three years full-time, on campus

Academic year 2027-28, starting in October 2027

To be confirmed

Four years full-time with Placement, on campus

Academic year 2027-28, starting in October 2027

To be confirmed

Four years part-time, on campus

Academic year 2027-28, starting in October 2027

To be confirmed

Four years full-time with Foundation Year, on campus

Academic year 2027-28, starting in October 2027

To be confirmed

Six years part-time with Foundation Year, on campus

Academic year 2027-28, starting in October 2027

To be confirmed

Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing their course may be subject to annual inflationary increases. For more information, please see our Fees Policy.

Birkbeck's campus is located in the historic and vibrant Bloomsbury area of central London - named one of the best places to live in London 2025 by The Times.

Careers and employability

On successfully graduating from this BSc Organizational Psychology, you will have gained an array of important transferable skills, including:

  • written communication skills and project management skills
  • team working, time management and writing evidence-based reports
  • critical-thinking skills in the evaluation of theory and organisational psychology constructs, to assess their application in organisational contexts 
  • an awareness of ethical issues in research and the management of organisational data
  • research skills in methodology and analysis that develop your independent examination of areas of interest 
  • a broad knowledge base in business and the field of organisational psychology
  • a foundation in core business areas such as accounting, marketing and microeconomics.

As well as progressing further with study on our MSc Organizational Psychology or MSc Human Resource Management, graduates can pursue career paths in a range of fields and professions including:

  • management and leadership positions
  • talent management
  • human resources
  • marketing
  • recruitment coordinator.

Our graduates have gone on to work at organisations including:

  • Starling Bank
  • Bacardi
  • The Adecco Group
  • Lloyds Banking Group
  • NHS mental health trusts
  • Campbell Lutyens.

We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

Student Support

Birkbeck offers study, learning and wellbeing support to undergraduate and postgraduate students to help them succeed.

Our Learning Development Service provides a lively programme of free weekly workshops building essential academic skills - from writing and critical thinking to maths and referencing - offering flexible sessions, practical tips, and online resources to boost your skills and confidence.

Our Disability and Mental Health Service can support you if you have disabilities, specific learning differences, mental health conditions or neurodivergence, by providing practical support to help you achieve your academic potential.

Our Counselling Service aims to support you with any emotional and psychological difficulties that are affecting your experience and engagement with your studies at university. It is a free, non-judgemental and confidential service which consists of a consultation process followed by time limited counselling contact.

Find out more about the full range of student services we offer at Birkbeck.

How to Apply

You apply via UCAS for our full-time undergraduate courses or directly to Birkbeck for our part-time undergraduate courses. For more detailed, step-by-step guidance on how to apply, visit our How to apply page.

  • How do I apply to study full-time (UCAS entry)?

    If you are applying for a full-time undergraduate course at Birkbeck you apply through UCAS. Use the Apply now button on this course page which will direct you to UCAS. There you will be prompted to sign in and create an account. You will have to give UCAS a few personal details, including your name, address and date of birth, and then you can start working on your application.

    The first UCAS deadline is in January, and the majority of university applications through UCAS are made by then. Find the exact deadline date on the UCAS website. We welcome applications outside of the UCAS deadlines, so you can still apply through UCAS after the January deadline, depending on the availability of places. We also take late applications via the UCAS Clearing system in August.

  • How do I apply to study part-time?

    If you are applying for a part-time undergraduate course (usually four or six years), you apply directly to Birkbeck online by using the Apply now button. You will need to prove your identity when you apply.

    Please note that online application opens in September.

  • When should I apply?

    You are strongly advised to apply now, to ensure there are still places left, and to give you enough time to complete the admissions process, to arrange funding and to enrol.

    You don't need to complete your current programme of study before you apply - Birkbeck can offer you a place that is conditional on your results.

  • How can I get help with my application?

    Get all the information you need about the application, admission and enrolment process at Birkbeck.

    Our online personal statement tool will guide you through every step of writing the personal statement part of your application.

  • International agents

    If you are an international agent applying to Birkbeck on behalf of an international student, please use Birkbeck's agent portal.

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Study routes for Organizational Psychology (BSc (Hons))

Please select a study route below to continue your application.

Please note that international students who require a Student visa to study in the UK can only apply for full-time, on campus routes.

Important: Applications to study part-time in 2027/28 will open in October 2026.

2027-28

Full-time