Organisational and Business Psychology - PCert, PDip, MSc

at University of Kent

The MSc in Organisational and Business Psychology includes lecture and seminar-based teaching, visiting lecturers/speakers, company visits, as well as a research apprenticeship.

The programme is also offered as a 120-credit (60 ECTS) Postgraduate Diploma which entails the same taught curriculum as the MSc but does not require a dissertation. 

A 60-credit (30 ECTS) Postgraduate Certificate in Organisational and Business Psychology offers another opportunity to take one compulsory module (The Psychology of Selection and Assessment) and three optional modules.

Modules
The following modules are indicative of those offered on this programme. This list is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. 

Compulsory modules currently include

• PSYC8029 - The Psychology of Selection and Assessment (15 credits)
• PSYC8440 - Groups, Teams and Organisations (20 credits)
• PSYC8570 - Organisational Psychology: Methods and Statistics (20 credits)
• PSYC8630 - Advanced Topics in Business Psychology (20 credits)
• PSYC9970 - Advanced Research Project: Proposal Development (4 credits)

Optional modules may include

• BUSN8104 - Human Resource Management and Development in Practice (15 credits)
• BUSN9047 - Leadership Theory and Practice (15 credits)
• PSYC8580 - Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity (15 credits)
• PSYC8590 - Applying Psychology to Organisations: Extended Literature Review (15 credits)

Compulsory modules currently include

• PSYC9990 - Advanced Research Project in Psychology (60 credits)

A final degree classification (grade average) of at least a 2.2 or Merit in the UK system. Results from institutions in other countries will be assessed individually according to this standard. However, applicants who do not meet this criterion are still welcome to apply, and their individual circumstances will be considered on a case by case basis.

Applicants with undergraduate degrees in psychology and business/management sciences are preferred and those with related social sciences or science degrees are also considered.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

International students
Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Due to visa restrictions, students who require a student visa to study cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning programme with no on-campus provision.

English language entry requirements
For detailed information see our English language requirements web pages. 

Please note that if you are required to meet an English language condition, we offer a number of pre-sessional courses in English for Academic Purposes through Kent International Pathways

Home full-time
£9300

EU full-time
£14800

International full-time
£19700

Home part-time
£4650

EU part-time
£7400

International part-time
£9850

You learn a set of skills that will allow you to pursue a career such as:

• Human resource management
• Recruitment
• Psychometric testing
• Coaching and training
• Counselling in the workplace
• Organisational development consultancy. 

Upon completing our Master’s courses, our graduates have also pursued doctoral study and academic careers at higher education institutions.