Occupational Psychology

This Occupational Psychology program from University of Hertfordshire combines high level vocational training with academic rigour. It prepares successful graduates for careers in a variety of areas including consultancy, specialist roles within organisations, research and areas of technical expertise. 

Key features

The MSc Occupational Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society and forms the first year of the Qualification in Occupational Psychologists.

The overriding aim of this program is to provide students with specialist knowledge and a comprehensive suite of skills required to practise as occupational psychologists in a wide range of organisational environments.

You will also carry out a project which is a substantial piece of investigative work, normally carried out in an external organisation. Host organisations for MSc projects have included large commercial concerns in both manufacturing and service sectors, a range of consultancies, charities, and in local government and government departments.

Projects are sometimes conducted abroad; past locations include Germany, Greece, Turkey, Malaysia, Kenya, Indonesia, China, India and Taiwan.

Why choose this course?

• This Occupational Psychology program from University of Hertfordshire provides many of the professional skills and competencies needed to become a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and to apply psychology in the workplace
• Accredited by the British Psychological Society, and counts towards gaining Chartered Occupational Psychologist status
• One of the largest psychology departments in the country
• Our staff are actively engaged in significant research which is reflected by our excellent, Grade 4 rating in the Higher Education Funding Council's last Research Assessment Exercise. See a list of our psychology staff here.
• We were awarded a Teaching Quality rating of excellent (23 out of 24) in our subject review
• A vibrant research seminar series - with contributions by leading academics from across the country

Careers

This course prepares you for careers in a variety of areas including consultancy, specialist roles within organisations, research and areas of technical expertise.

Courses include:

• Learning, Training and Development

• Psychological Assessment at Work

• Performance Management in the Workplace

• The Workplace and Psychology

• Culture, Change and Leadership

• Mixed Methods Research Principles

• Mixed Methods Research Skills

• Wellbeing, Engagement and Motivation

• Consulting and Professional Skills