University of Greenwich
Occupational Psychology MSc
University of Greenwich

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28663 £30583 £35060
25-75 percentile range £26283 - £31518 £25509 - £35943 £28785 - £43518

Course Description

With this MSc in Occupational Psychology, you will develop your understanding of a wide range of domains where psychology impacts the workplace.

As an occupational psychologist you will apply your psychological knowledge, theory and practice to organisational issues in the workplace. You will study how to drive a positive societal change in a professional setting. This Master’s in Occupational Psychology will cover such topics, like diversity training, assessments feature a range of important social themes such as sexism in leadership, workplace racism, corruption, and organisational greenwashing.

Driven by Psychology’s recent move to more open science, the programme will support you to identify, critically engage and synthesise, and apply bodies of evidence in Occupational Psychology. This programme includes a bespoke Evidence-based Practice module designed to enhance your employability and capability of delivering evidence-based practice.

This course is being submitted to the British Psychological Society (BPS) for accreditation.

What you should know about this course

  • Located at the University's iconic Greenwich Campus, this course is number one in London for graduate prospects (2022 Complete University Guide Annual League Table - Psychology)
  • BPS-recognised best-practices in embedded open science, EDI, critical thinking and evidence-based practice
  • This programme has been designed, written, and delivered using a ‘decolonise the curriculum’ lens
  • Experience a blended delivery approach with online lectures to deliver core content and face-to-face seminars to build experiences of applying understanding
  • BPS commendations for practical assessments, embedded inclusivity and programme leadership.

**Replication plan – 50%** **Advanced skills portfolio – 50%**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

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

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Psychology accredited by the BPS

Or

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in a relevant subject and successful completion of a research methods assessment.

You can also read our admissions policy

To start “Stage 2” towards becoming a Chartered Occupational Psychologist in the UK, in addition to an accredited MSc in Occupational Psychology (like this course) you must have Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) membership. This is typically obtained through a British Psychological Society (BPS)-accredited undergraduate or conversion degree (we offer the MSc Psychology Conversion degree here at Greenwich). If you studied Psychology overseas, it may also be possible to obtain GBC, if your undergraduate degree contained sufficient psychology content, as reviewed by the BPS (you must apply to the BPS directly).

If your intention is to become a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, you can complete this MSc in Occupational Psychology before or after your BPS-accredited undergraduate degree, conversion course or GBC application. The background in psychology and research methods conferred by meeting GBC requirements are helpful but not essential for this MSc course.

Costs

Tuition Fees Occupational Psychology MSc

EU £17450
England UK £11000
Northern Ireland £11000
Scotland £11000
Wales £11000
International £17450

Average student cost of living in London

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 University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Greenwich in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #54 
    • #70 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #80 
    • #99 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

See all 27 university rankings of University of Greenwich

About University of Greenwich

The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.

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Student composition of University of Greenwich

undergraduates:
15845
postgraduates:
5550
Total:
21395
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Where is this programme taught

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