Occupational Psychology MSc

**Occupational Psychology**<br/><br/>Occupational psychology brings the science of psychology to the world of work. Researching a wide variety of areas in employment, high performance, wellbeing, team performance, equality, and ethics: Occupational Psychologists provide consultancy and intervention programmes to employers and staff. You will learn to improve team performance by working with employers to create healthy and motivating working environments; using the latest research in human performance to help companies and individuals reach their potential. Teaching on this course is informed by leading-edge research, and offers opportunities toward joining the field as a critical thinking leader.<br/><br/>**Foundations**<br/><br/>Our MSc Occupational Psychology provides an ideal platform on which to launch your career, and progress toward Stage 2 training. Training provides a foundation in the use of scientific methods to improve performance in the workplace. We integrate theory and research, skill development and practice by developing the necessary subject matter expertise in our students so that they tactically improve organisational performance, and increase the effectiveness, satisfaction and wellbeing of<br/><br/>teams and individuals at work. It is a programme of professional development designed to develop competencies the assessment and intervention related to issues in the workplace. You will gain expertise in research, and the application of theoretical models to complex issues in team environments. The programme brings training in advanced concepts in Psychology, and enables you to develop your understanding of how theories and models may be applied to various workplace and business issues, such as the assessment of individual performance in the workplace, organisational behaviour, and leadership strategies.<br/><br/>You will learn how to use professional development tools, develop training interventions, and oversee change management processes that consider human wellbeing.<br/><br/>**Learning**<br/><br/>Learning focuses on helping you develop your knowledge in what makes effective, healthy, and supportive organisations. You will explore research in human behaviour in work-contexts, as well as case studies based on real-world consultancy projects that illustrate how to apply models in practise. Our modern programme provides the foundation for you to develop your skills and confidence to make valuable contributions to any business or work environment.<br/><br/>The vitality of the course comes from an experienced and supportive course team, passionate about creating positive change in the workplace. Building on this programme’s two decade history, the team is committed to the development of the profession into the future.<br/><br/>You will learn from experienced applied Psychologists, with consulting staff who work closely with businesses in the UK and abroad. They use a matrix of innovative and inspiring learning methods to enable you to enhance your skills and grow as a practitioner. Teaching is delivered in a supportive and friendly environment, where staff help you direct your learning toward your areas of interest. Staff are active researchers, with expertise in leadership and innovation, strategy-building, and human resource management. We have a commitment to diversity, inclusion, sustainable working models, which we offer externally to consulting partners. The team are recognised for their contributions to Occupational Psychology, as they work closely with the British Psychological Society as members of the Division of Occupational Psychology training committee and Association for Business Psychology Certification Panel.