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Birkbeck, University of London: Organizational Psychology
| Institution | Birkbeck, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | Birkbeck Business School |
| Web | http://www.bbk.ac.uk/ |
| Telephone | 0203 907 0700 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our highly respected MSc Organizational Psychology, accredited by the British Psychological Society, will develop your understanding of people and organisations within the context of both occupational psychology and organisational behaviour.
Why choose this course?
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We are proud of being the first department of occupational psychology established over 60 years ago in the UK. We also started the first online organisational psychology programme in 1981.
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As the home of organisational psychology in the UK, we have strong links to employers and organisations, with opportunities for additional training, networking, internships, career learning and research collaboration.
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This course is ideal if you are interested in pursuing a career in organisational psychology, want to develop in a role related to managing people, or simply want to pursue your intellectual passion in this area.
What you will learn
You will begin by examining ideas about careers as the axis of the individual-organisation relationship, important at social and economic levels and relevant to you at any stage of your life. Simultaneously, you will learn about organisational research methods to prepare for carrying out your own project.
You will go on to examine learning, motivation, organisational change, leadership, selection and assessment, and wellbeing.
How you will learn
Recorded lectures and pre-set readings offer you choice about where and when you study and learn. These are accompanied by weekly, evening seminar sessions where you will have the chance to engage with teaching staff and peers discussing that week’s learning content. We also have termly weekend sessions on campus.
This course is part of our Birkbeck Flexible Master’s UK, which gives you the choice of how you want to study - on campus, online or via flexible learning, which combines both.
If you require a Student visa to study in the UK, you will only be able to apply for the on-campus study option for this course. Online and flexible options will not be available to you because they may affect the conditions of your visa.
Highlights
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You will be taught by leading academics and practitioners who have a wealth of experience in supporting and encouraging students who are studying in the evening and online. You will have access to an extensive range of electronic resources for each module.
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This degree provides the materials to enhance or develop your career in organisational psychology, management, human resources, training and development or consultancy.
Careers and employability
On successfully graduating from this course you will have gained an array of transferable skills, including:
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a broad knowledge base in the field of organisational psychology
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critical-thinking skills in order to evaluate theory and assess its application to organisational contexts
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sound research skills to develop your own independent investigations and to critically evaluate existing research investigations and findings
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the ability to critically assess and challenge practices and procedures in organisational psychology
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an awareness of ethical issues in research and practice
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synthesising and applying academic knowledge to an applied work situation and issues
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translating academic understanding to a lay audience.
This course is industry-relevant, so graduates can pursue career paths in psychology, human resources and management. Possible professions may include:
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psychometric developer/assessor
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recruitment and selection associate/consultant
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learning and development adviser
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business or organisational psychologist
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management consultant
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human resources officer
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change manager/consultant
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health and safety/occupational health and safety officer
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research associate
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talent manager.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above. Work experience of any kind is desirable. To proceed to Stage 2 of accreditation with the British Psychological Society (BPS), you need to fulfil the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) Membership of the BPS. This requires a BPS-recognised qualification in psychology. Management development professionals and consultants without an undergraduate degree but with suitable professional qualifications or significant work experience in a range of organisations may be considered in line with Birkbeck’s mission of widening participation. On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve. As this course requires a commitment of approximately 18 hours (part-time) or 35 hours (full-time) of study a week, please discuss in your personal statement how this time will fit in alongside your existing work, family and personal commitments. |
| Location | Main Site Malet Street London WC1E 7HX |
Fees
| England | 13110 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 13110 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 13110 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 13110 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 20850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above. Work experience of any kind is desirable. To proceed to Stage 2 of accreditation with the British Psychological Society (BPS), you need to fulfil the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) Membership of the BPS. This requires a BPS-recognised qualification in psychology. Management development professionals and consultants without an undergraduate degree but with suitable professional qualifications or significant work experience in a range of organisations may be considered in line with Birkbeck’s mission of widening participation. On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve. As this course requires a commitment of approximately 18 hours (part-time) or 35 hours (full-time) of study a week, please discuss in your personal statement how this time will fit in alongside your existing work, family and personal commitments. |
| Location | Main Site Malet Street London WC1E 7HX |
Fees
| England | 6555 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 6555 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 6555 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 6555 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 10425 GBP for Year 1 |
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Birkbeck, University of London is built for the busy. We have over 200 years’ experience of providing exceptional learning experiences designed to fit in with students’ schedules. Our range of different study options allow our students to choose …
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