Kingston University
Occupational and Business Psychology MSc
Kingston University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Reasons to choose Kingston – Kingston Business School is one of just five per cent of the world’s business schools with accreditation from AACSB International. – This course is accredited by the BPS. It can form part of the route towards becoming a chartered and registered occupational psychologist. – You will attend talks from guest speakers from a range of organisations.

About this course This course will help you understand the way people behave at work, examining the application of psychology to the workplace and its relevance to performance.

You will develop skills to gather and critically evaluate evidence to help workplace decisions. You will learn through case studies, studying ethics, your role as a psychologist, and how to successfully implement a programme in an organisation.

You will use psychological tools and specialist software. Additional short courses cover psychometric testing, for a fraction of the private market cost.

Example modules – Career Counselling, Training and Development – Leadership, Change and Consultancy – Psychological Assessment at Work

Career opportunities You will graduate ready for roles in management training centres, assessment centres, organisational development departments, private companies and in the public sector.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 6.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Occupational and Business Psychology, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Occupational and Business Psychology MSc

EU £15800 year 1
England UK £10900 year 1
Northern Ireland £10900 year 1
Scotland £10900 year 1
Wales £10900 year 1
International £15800 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of Kingston University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Kingston University

Founded in 1899, Kingston University is located in the suburban town of Kingston upon Thames, London. The university’s four campuses can be found in and around the town centre, with a free shuttle bus helping students to get there. This university offers what they call Flexi-stay accommodation, which allows students to book rooms in their residence halls for periods in which they expect to be studying exceptionally hard.

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Student composition of Kingston University

undergraduates:
12155
postgraduates:
4525
Total:
16680
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Where is this programme taught

Kingston Hill
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