Occupational Psychology

MSc

In today’s workplace the importance of psychology in occupational settings is becoming increasingly recognised.

Psychological theory is being applied ever more frequently in areas of staff selection and assessment, development and training, the management of organisational change, and occupational health.

This programme draws on the research strengths
of the department to provide you with a professionally orientated academic programme that supports your career aspirations.
This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited masters enables you to complete the first stage of gaining Chartered Occupational Psychologist status as well as providing a thorough knowledge of occupational psychology as an academic discipline. The programme has a strong practitioner-academic focus which incorporates a substantive consultancy, business and practitioner element alongside the BPS accredited curriculum.

In addition to meeting the first stage requirements of chartered status students are able to pursue the BPS recognised Certificates of Competence in Occupational Testing (A&B) alongside the masters programme at no extra cost through our partner JCA Occupational Psychologists Ltd.

To qualify for this programme students must have completed a programme of study recognised as meeting the requirements for Graduate Basis of Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS, such as a recognised bachelors degree or graduate diploma in psychology. Students who do not have this requirement may be eligible to apply for our MSc in Business Psychology that covers a similar syllabus.

Some of our modules

Professional Practice in Occupational Psychology
Counselling and Personal Development
Training
Personnel Selection and Assessment
Performance Appraisal and Career Development
Research Methods

Benefits

unique professional skills module designed to give students consultancy skills and business acumen
BPS accredited course
strong practitioner/academic focus

Career paths

occupational psychologist
managing/human resource consultant
training consultant

Entry Requirements

Students must have at least a 2.2 in a psychology degree and the Graduate Basis of Registration from the British Psychological Society

Mode of attendance

Full-time with evening attendance

Location

Francis Close Hall Campus, Cheltenham

Enquiries and Applications

Guidance & Recruitment Office
Waterworth Building
The Park, Cheltenham
Gloucestershire GL50 4BS
Tel: 01242 714500
Fax: 01242 714827
Email: postgrad@glos.ac.uk

Profile: James Cullup

"I wouldn’t change any aspect of my experience at the university and will reflect fondly on my time at the institution."

MSc Occupational Psychology

The University was perfectly placed to allow easy commute and the course was appropriately accredited. Moreover the site was very attractive.

I have enjoyed the course and working with the people at the institution. There is a lack of pretence at the site, which other educational sites can’t boast. The learning centre was also personal and the staff a delight.

The lecture timetable allows a real freedom to learn at your own pace and dictate your research. It induces a sense of maturity about the course, rising above the student and teacher relationship which stifles many learning experiences.

I think the qualities of the facilities and the courses speak for themselves. The campuses are lovely and my tour of the site was quite captivating even without someone promoting the university.

I intend to work in Occupational Psychology and my career would have been impossible without the course, but the help and support of the staff have helped refine my interest and ensured my standard of qualification.

As an individual returning to full-time education, after a prolonged ‘break’ in full-time work, the transition was daunting. The staff on the course were superb and I was supported in preparation for exams and all coursework, specifically according to my needs. I wouldn’t change any aspect of my experience at the university and will reflect fondly on my time at the institution.

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