Course information
UK fee £13,250
International fee £13,250
Taught by School of Psychology and Vision Sciences
Accredited by the Association for Business Psychology (ABP)
Accredited by the British Psychological Society
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Course description
Course description
This British Psychological Society (BPS) and Association for Business Psychologists (ABP) accredited postgraduate distance learning degree will equip you with an excellent level of knowledge and understanding of a broad range of topics in Occupational Psychology, including an appreciation of theory, an awareness of the strengths and limitations of research evidence, and how research can be used to help organisations and its employees. It also provides stage one towards the BPS Qualification in Occupational Psychology.
You will learn how to apply occupational psychology methodologies to solve real-life problems in organisations. Core psychological theories will be illustrated with the latest research and examples of practice. You will develop a range of applied skills including interviewing, evaluation and questionnaire design.
The course uses an online teaching and learning system to create an interactive learning environment. Your learning materials are accessed completely online at any time of the day. Distance learning with the School of Psychology means studying in your own time on a part-time basis, so you can combine achieving a qualification with work or family commitments. You will benefit from our professionally created course syllabus that meets the needs of professionals working in the field. The course team consists of both academics and practitioners with a wide range of expertise across all areas of the subject.
An optional two-day Course Conference is held annually at the University and online, consisting of workshops and study skills sessions. The Conference provides support for your studies and the opportunity to hear esteemed speakers, both academic and practitioner, from different areas within applied psychology. It is also an excellent opportunity to meet staff and fellow students. The dates for the 2024 conference are Friday 11th and Saturday 12th October.
As part of the course you can also sign up for optional psychometric test training courses. (There is an additional cost for these.)
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Second class honours degree in Psychology that confers Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
You must also have some occupational experience.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability.
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Fees and funding
UK Students
Starting in October 2025
- MSc: £13,250
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International Students
Starting in October 2025
- MSc: £13,250
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Accreditation
Accreditation
This MSc is fully accredited by the British Psychological Society. This means you can go on to stage 2 to become a Chartered Occupational Psychologist.
Careers and employability
Careers and employability
Our Career Development Service is here to support you – by email, phone or skype – with advice on interviews, CVs, work experience and more. From registration to Graduation and beyond, they are here to help you reach your professional goals.
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Course structure
Year 1
Year 1
Modules
- Learning, Training and Development
- Psychological Assessment at Work
- Work Design, Organisational Change and Development
- Leadership, Engagement and Motivation
- Research Methods
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Year 2
Year 2
Modules
Plus your Empirical Dissertation (10,000 words)
Recent dissertations topics include:
- 'Aptitude or personality: student pilot performance in a cross-cultural setting'
- 'A cross-cultural review of employee resistance to organisational change within the PCB industry'
- 'The relationship between the physical work environment, job satisfaction and organisational commitment'
- 'Occupational stress: a comparison between full-time and part-time working mothers'
- 'The impact of Psychological Capital on the relationship between exposure to bullying behaviours and both psychological health and self-perceptions of being bullied'
- 'Examination of perceptions of employee engagement'
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Why Leicester?
A distance learning course from the University of Leicester lets you study at home – from anywhere in the UK or from anywhere in the world - in a way that enables you to fit your learning around your personal and professional life.
At the end of the course you will have a fully recognised degree, just the same as those awarded to students on campus full-time.
Support for your studies is provided by members of our psychology team, some of whom are professional psychologists working in a range on industries.
Teaching and learning
On a distance learning course, you will study in your own time on a part-time basis, so you can combine achieving a qualification with work or family commitments.
Teaching is through specially prepared course materials and other directed reading. Each module is made up of one to three written assignments. There are discussion boards on our virtual learning environment (Blackboard) which let you engage with tutors and other students; these also contribute to your assessment.
A range of assessments are used across the course including case studies, presentations (via Skype) and research reports.
There is also an annual course conference at Leicester.
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | Start Dates | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Occupational Psychology | Qualification MSc | Duration 2 years by distance learning | Start Dates October each year | Availability Apply Now |
The course has been amazing. It’s given me a broad range of skills and I can apply the theory and concepts to my current role.