For students without a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree, this course offers an opportunity to study alongside MSc Organisational Psychology students, and gain a look at the science of how people and groups behave at work. The course builds your theoretical knowledge and research skills used in organisational psychology.

You do not need to be registered with the BPS and BPS Occupational Test User (Level A and B) training included in the tuition fees.

For students without a BPS accredited degree, MSc Business Psychology offers you the opportunity to study alongside the students of MSc Organisational Psychology and gain a fascinating look at the science of how people and groups behave at work.

We normally look for a UK bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours or the overseas equivalent in psychology without GBC (Graduate Basis for Chartership), or in related disciplines such as social sciences, human resources or business and management. Knowledge or experience in statistics is desired.

Relevant work experience is desirable and examples of types of areas of work include HRM, counselling, training, career advice.

When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average, position in class, references and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Admissions Option 2

Students taking the MSc Business Psychology course will sit with students from MSc Organisational Psychology and study the same course modules.

During the course, you will be taking 180 credits in all. The eight taught units during semesters one and two total 120 credits which can be viewed in the list below.

Over the summer period, you will carry out your Research Dissertation, worth 60 credits. Examples of recent dissertation project topics include:

What factors determine successful mentoring relationships? A study of a formal graduate mentoring scheme

The role of individuals' personality and perceived values in the adoption of mobile data services

An exploration of the job satisfaction and career progression of visible minority women in Canada

Understanding financial responsibility: an exploratory analysis of the main characteristics that influence spending and saving behaviours

A study of occupational stress in the Indian information technology industry

A Gravesian values-system perspective on the design of consultative interventions in organisations

Why organisational change programmes fail

Assessment across the course units varies, and includes a combination of examinations, report, course work, practical assessment and presentations. A dissertation is normally undertaken.

Curriculum

Gain understanding and research skills in the following areas:

Work Design, Organisational Change and Development

Research Design, Advanced-Data Gathering and Analytical Techniques

Applying Psychology to Work and Organisations

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AMBA Accredited

AACSB Accredited

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MSc in Business Psychology Alliance Manchester Business School - The University of Manchester

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