Business Psychology,BSC (Hons)

Birkbeck, University of London

United Kingdom, London

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Birkbeck, University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

C816

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,500 / year

Next Intake October-2026

Business Psychology,BSC (Hons)

About

Course Overview

This BSc Business Psychology combines knowledge at the individual and organisational level on how people work, manage their careers, and the role of individual differences. It provides you with a foundation in introductory business alongside key insights into core areas of organisational psychology.

Why choose this course?

It was developed by the first higher education department in the UK established especially for teaching and research in organisational psychology.
You will be taught by academic staff who are active researchers delivering specialised modules that develop your knowledge and understanding of the psychology of work.
This degree is accredited by the Association of Business Psychology, which provides students with opportunities to engage in real-life application of their learning and access to a range of career development events and resources.
It also offers you the chance to follow a Placement route designed to enhance your career prospects, build your professional networks and apply the knowledge and skills you have gained in a work context.

What you will learn

On this business psychology course you will learn to critically evaluate and challenge existing knowledge and organisational practices including group processes and organisational behaviour.

You will critically explore subjects such as occupational mental health, organisational change and employee motivation. The course will also equip you with transferable skills, including advanced research skills. You will receive academic supervision for your final-year research dissertation which gives you the opportunity to learn how to collect and scrutinise organisational data and ask the right questions when conducting cutting-edge research.

How you will learn

This course is taught via weekly seminar sessions, where you will engage in discussions and workshops with teaching staff and peers, alongside recorded lectures and pre-set weekly readings.

It is available to study full- or part-time and follows an evening timetable. You will undertake at least one module on campus per term, and you may also have the option to undertake another module online.

Placement route

If you opt for the full-time Placement route on this course, it will give you the opportunity to develop your business psychology skills in the workplace and apply learning from your degree in a professional setting to further increase your employability when you graduate. Please note that this option is not available for students who require a Student visa to study in the UK.

Discover the career opportunities available by taking Business Psychology (BSc (Hons)).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential.

For part-time courses, standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.

English Program Requirements

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

If you don’t meet the minimum English language requirements, please contact us or see our international study skills page for more details of how we can help.

Visit the International section of our website to find out more about our English language entry requirements and relevant requirements by country.

Career

On successfully graduating from this BSc Business Psychology, you will have gained an array of important transferable skills, including:

written communication skills and project management skills
team working, time management and writing evidence-based reports
critical-thinking skills in the evaluation of theory and organisational psychology constructs, to assess their application in organisational contexts
an awareness of ethical issues in research and the management of organisational data
research skills in methodology and analysis that develop your independent examination of areas of interest
a broad knowledge base in business and the field of organisational psychology
a foundation in core business areas such as accounting, marketing and microeconomics.

Graduates can pursue career paths in a range of fields and professions including:

management and leadership positions
talent management
human resources
marketing
recruitment coordinator.

They have gone on to work at organisations including:

Starling Bank
Bacardi
The Adecco Group
Lloyds Banking Group
NHS mental health trusts
Campbell Lutyens.

We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.