Occupational Psychology / Organizational Behaviour (MSc) - 2013/2014 entry
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Overview
These programmes are aimed at those who wish to develop their understanding of people and organisations.
You will gain a broad knowledge base in occupational psychology and organisational behaviour. Both degrees focus on discussions of current research, with the aim of encouraging you to engage in critical thinking and reflect on theory and practice. You will also acquire basic applied research skills.
Those with a recognised undergraduate honours degree in psychology will be eligible for the MSc Occupational Psychology.
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Why study this course at Birkbeck?
- Enhance or develop your career in management, human resources, training and development or consultancy.
- Our Department of Organizational Psychology is renowned for its quality teaching and expertise in the delivery of part-time programmes.
- Flexible study allows you to study from home, at work or abroad.
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Professional bodies that recognise this course
Accredited by the British Psychological Society as providing the knowledge base for progress towards the professional qualification of Chartered Occupational Psychologist.
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Course structure
You complete eight taught modules. Modules may include:
- Understanding Organizations and Change
- Learning and Development
- Research Methods
- Work and Well-Being
- Leadership and Performance Management
- Selection and Assessment
- Life Career Development
- Employee Relations and Motivation
You will also complete a supervised indep.endent applied research project of 10,000 words.
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Study resources
Access to an extensive range of electronic resources, including specially prepared texts for each module. Use of the online learning environment with a high level of staff support.
Find out more about our student support and study facilities.
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Further study opportunities
Those with medical training may be eligible to apply for the related MSc Medical Leadership; please contact the Royal College of Physicians for further details.
If you are interested in further research, we offer a PhD/MPhil in Organizational Psychology. Progress to a PhD will normally be dependent on gaining at least a merit grade in the Master's programme. It will also be dependent on a member of the teaching staff agreeing to act as principal supervisor for your PhD research.
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Careers information
A recent Graduate Destination Survey revealed that graduates from this programme were working as managers, programme directors, HR consultants, and directors or associate directors for a range of organisations, including the King's Fund, local authorities, banking and finance, Transport for London and Alstom.
They were employed as managers, HR consultants, analysts, consultant and occupational psychologists and training consultants for organisations that included the Quality Assurance Agency, HSBC, BT, British Gas, GlaxoSmithKline, local authorities, colleges and the NHS.
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Apply now
- How to apply
International Students: please note that international applicants for the 1-year network learning programme will not qualify for a Tier 4 student visa. Students requiring a Tier 4 visa should apply for a full-time programme taught by face-to-face classes with attendance required up to 3 evenings per week. - Application deadlines and interviews
- Applications accepted January–early September; early application is recommended.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below.- Occupational Psychology (MSc) (Part-time)
- Occupational Psychology (MSc) (Full-time)
- Occupational Psychology (MSc) (Distance learning)
- Organizational Behaviour (MSc) (Part-time)
- Organizational Behaviour (MSc) (Full-time)
- Organizational Behaviour (MSc) (Distance learning)
- Occupational Psychology (MSc): 1-yr, accelerated distance learning (Distance learning)
- Organizational Behaviour (MSc): 1-year, Accelerated Distance Learning (Distance learning)
- How to apply