Develop skills for a career in enhancing organisational effectiveness
MSc in Occupational Psychology
This programme is recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as contributing towards Chartered Psychologist status and registration by the Health Professions Council (HPC) as an Occupational Psychologist. The course has been running for over 30 years and has an international reputation. It attracts students from all over the world who are interested in achieving a successful career in business consultancy, human resource management or organisational research.
The programme will increase your understanding of occupational psychology, develop a critical appreciation of existing theory and practice and help you acquire the skills necessary for research and practice as an occupational psychologist. You’ll study six core modules in personnel selection and development, training and well-being, organisational behaviour, work systems and human factors, research and statistics. You’ll also conduct a significant piece of research with a participating organisation from March to September. Project opportunities can be generated by students themselves or through IWP’s network of contacts, some of which may have bursaries attached. Projects provide the chance for students to apply their knowledge to real-world issues and develop their organisational skills.
The course is taught by staff of the Institute of Work Psychology (IWP), a centre of excellence with one of the largest groups of organisational psychology academics in Europe and a world-class reputation.
We are committed to increasing understanding of occupational wellbeing and effectiveness and identifying factors leading to their enhancement. We work with a wide range of public and private sector organisations and act as an advisory body to many practitioners, professional bodies and policymakers.
You will benefit from being part of our dynamic research-active environment, our lively programme of external speakers and our career development workshops.
Course Structure
Profile of typical candidate
The well-established Sheffield MSc course in Occupational Psychology has been running for over 30 years. It attracts a wide range of students from the UK and abroad who are interested in achieving a career in fields such as business consultancy, human resource management or organisational research.
Our dedicated Careers Service provides excellent support for Masters students and will help you develop the skills you need to progress your career. They are also able to put you in touch with a variety of different employers.
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You will need a 2:1 honours degree in Psychology or a related discipline. You should also be eligible for the British Psychological Society’s (BPS) Graduate Basis for Chartership. [To find out whether your undergraduate degree makes you eligible for GBC, please visit the BPS website at: http://www.bps.org.uk or check with your University and ask them to confirm that your degree is accredited. If you are from outside the UK then you will need to contact the BPS directly to find out accreditation]. IELTS is our preferred test of language. You need an IELTS score of 7, with at least 6 in all the component tests. IIf you are unable to sit the IELTS, you should take TOEFL. You need iBT 100, with a minimum component score of 23. |
Course Fees for 2013-4 are:
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