Occupational and Organizational Psychology MSc

Why choose this course

* With increased legislation and growing investment in employee wellbeing, you’ll be joining a fast-growing and highly relevant field. Our graduates have gone on to secure roles such as human resources strategist, learning and development manager, and research leads.

* You’ll build specialist knowledge in workforce wellbeing, learning and development, organisational change, leadership, motivation and employee engagement - skills that can support your next step into further research or a professional role within an organisation.

* The course is designed to ensure students benefit from, and are inspired by, our academics’ world-leading research and professional experience - including Programme Lead Dr YingFei Héliot, whose research with the NHS explored UK-wide shared experiences of faith in the workplace and supported HR managers in adopting new policies.

* We champion an interdisciplinary environment, consisting of dedicated organizational and occupational psychologists, human resources (HR) specialists, and organizational behaviour experts.

* The programme is also accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). A BPS-accredited degree is a recognised mark of quality for employers and a required step if you’re looking to become a Chartered Occupational Psychologist.

* As an occupational and organisational psychology student, you’ll be part of Surrey Business School: a vibrant community, focused on improving business practice and creating a sustainable and positive change.


* We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace.

What you will study\
On this occupational and organizational psychology masters, you’ll cover key areas of the BPS for Occupational Psychology including:

* Learning, training and development

* Psychological assessment at work

* Work design

* Organisational change and development

* Well-being at work

* Leadership

* Engagement and motivation

* Applying psychology to work and organisations

* Assessment and selection in organisations

* Research design

* Advanced data gathering and analytical techniques.

Studying this occupational and organizational psychology masters will help you join the ranks of the next generation of thought-leaders and hands-on professionals in this exciting, growing field. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to use your knowledge to make a lasting impact on the changing world of work.

The Surrey Business School is accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Conforming to the standards set by the BPS, our course also reflects the strengths and interests of our dedicated teaching team. We’ll encourage you to develop vital skills in leadership, decision-making, organizational and HR assessment, and a knowledge around the quality of working life.