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Aston University: Work Psychology and Business
| Institution | Aston University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Aston Business School View department profile |
| Web | www.aston.ac.uk/aston-business-school |
| ask@aston.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0121 204 4810 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
If you’re looking to build on your psychology qualifications and gain a competitive advantage when pursuing graduate roles, then our MSc Work Psychology and Business is the ideal platform to launch your career.
This fascinating course focuses on applying psychological principles to the workplace. You’ll learn how to get the best from people in a commercial environment, develop a range of practical skills and gain the academic basis for professional accreditation from the British Psychological Society (BPS).
You’ll learn from one of the best known and most successful academic groups in applied psychology in Europe, with experienced practitioners who’ve worked for businesses across the world. They use a mix of innovative and inspiring teaching methods to enable you to get the most from the course and all sessions are delivered in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
The department is recognised internationally for its research activities principally around challenges concerning the future of work and organisations. Staff are active in research studies including aspects of leadership and innovation, strategic and international human resource management, diversity, inclusion and meaningful work, CSR, ethics and sustainability.This course is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in psychology recognised by the BPS with graduate basis for registrations (GBR). If you didn’t specialise in psychology at undergraduate level or your psychology degree doesn’t give you GBR status, then please consider our MSc in Business Psychology.
How will my skills develop?
You’ll learn advanced psychology concepts and develop your understanding of how these can be applied to various business issues, such as the assessment of individuals in the workplace, organisational behaviour as well as strategy and leadership.
You’ll study The Aston Global Advantage module which focuses on professional development and employability, helping you to apply the key skills that you will gain throughout the year.
Practical experience
You’ll develop an understanding of what makes a healthy, happy and effective organisation in a practical learning environment. For example, you’ll look at research studies about human behaviour in the workplace, as well as case studies linking employee well-being and the efficiency of organisations. This will give you the ability and confidence to practically apply psychological concepts to a business environment.
We’ll teach you effective training and development tools, various approaches to change management as well as negotiating techniques, which are key to dealing with difficult workplace situations. These practical skills will significantly enhance your employability and better equip you for a variety of graduate roles.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | One of the following: A UK honours degree, minimum Lower Second Class (2:2). |
| Location | Main Site Aston Triangle Birmingham B4 7ET |
Fees
| England | 11850 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11850 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 22750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | One of the following: For International Students: We recognise the value of extensive professional experience. If you do not have the academic qualifications, but have extensive and relevant professional experience and a proven ability to succeed, we would welcome your application. |
| Location | Main Site Aston Triangle Birmingham B4 7ET |
Fees
| England | 11500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 21250 GBP for Year 1 |
Aston Business School
At Aston Business School we believe that our students deserve the very best of opportunities to experience the real business environment, with live projects and internships to prepare them for the real world.
Our postgraduate portfolio has been designed in close partnership with business and industry in the UK and internationally, giving you an ideal platform to build you future career. Impressive accreditation, a worldwide reputation, and staff who can pass on the benefit of genuine commercial experience will enhance your prospects and progression.
Our course structures enable you to gain the skillsets needed to succeed in …
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