Occupational and Organizational Psychology MSc
University of Surrey
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Why choose this course
If you want to become a driving force behind people's effectiveness and wellbeing at work, as well as support businesses and organizations in achieving their maximum potential, then our Occupational and Organizational Psychology MSc course is for you.
Taught by academics and experts at the forefront of their field, we want everyone who studies our course to benefit and to be inspired by our world-leading research and experience.
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). Obtaining a BPS-accredited degree is an indication of quality to employers and a required step to becoming a Chartered Occupational Psychologist.
What you will study
Studying this course 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.
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.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree (or a recognised equivalent international qualification) in Psychology or a similar subject with psychology content, such as:
Any major with a psychology minor
Human resource management
Organisational behaviour
Business, with clear evidence of modules related to organisational behaviour and business psychology
Sociology, with psychology modules
Students wishing to go on to the Stage 2 Qualification in Occupational Psychology after the programme will require eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
English language requirements
**IELTS Academic: 6**5 overall with 6.0 element.
Costs
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.
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About University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is a government funded research university located in Guildford, England. The university’s stated goals are to become a leading global university performing important research and innovation, creating great researchers and achieving outcomes which make important contributions to society.
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Student composition of University of Surrey
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Surrey by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10985
- postgraduates:
- 3275
- Total:
- 14260
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Psychology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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