Occupational and Organizational Psychology MSc

University of Sussex

United Kingdom, Brighton

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University of Sussex

United Kingdom , Brighton

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 26,995 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Occupational and Organizational Psychology MSc

About

If you’re interested in how people think and behave at work – and in helping them optimise their wellbeing and performance – this is the course for you. You’ll learn to play a key role in developing knowledge, to influence best practice and policy in the workplace, both today and in the rapidly changing workplace of the future.

Taught by the School of Psychology and the University of Sussex Business School, you’ll gain valuable skills and knowledge in:

psychological assessment at work
learning, training and development
leadership, engagement and motivation
wellbeing and work
organisational design, change and development.

The course will also cover issues relevant to the future of work, bringing you the latest thinking on a range of topics such as digital connectivity and agile working practices, emotions and wellbeing at work, managing work conflict, relational attachment at work, attitudes to diversity, high performance teams and modern leadership. Throughout the course, there’s a strong emphasis on issues around equality, diversity and inclusion.

Internships

You may have the opportunity to secure an internship through our local professional partnerships and professional psychologist mentors, along with applied research project offerings. You may be able to take part in applied research projects.

Accreditation

You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more

Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Find out more

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Degree requirementsBachelors degree with a CGPA of 3.5/5.0 or 3/4.0.Subject-specific requirementsYour qualification should be in psychology or a relevant subject (e.g., business and management, sociology, health care), and demonstrate a high level of research methodology. Please noteOur entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

English Program Requirements

IELTS (Academic)

Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).

IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about IELTS

We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

We do not accept IELTS Online.

Check full details of our English Language requirements and find out more about some of the alternative English language qualifications listed below

Alternative English language qualifications

Career

Careers

On graduation, you’ll be well prepared for professional practice as an occupational or organisational/business psychologist in fields such as:

in-house in the private sector and the public sector (MI6, military, NHS, emergency services, Government and the Civil Service)
test-publishing houses
research consultancies and institutes
policy think-tanks
management consultancy
HR consultancy, and within HR/people/wellbeing departments in organisations
self-employment.

On the course, you’re invited to meet psychologists from different industries and are exposed to real-world professional practice and consultancy issues. You’ll cover important areas relevant to the future of work including the impact of technology, attitudes to diversity and the fourth industrial revolution.

For students with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), completion of this course gives you the basis for:

entry to further professional training towards eligibility to practise as an occupational psychologist
chartered membership of the Society (CPsychol)
registration as an occupational psychologist with the health and care professions council (HCPC).

For more details, check out the British Psychological Society (BPS) website.

If you’re considering this course, I wholeheartedly encourage you to embark on this transformative journey. The program offers a wealth of opportunities and experiences that will not only shape your academic knowledge but also prepare you for a dynamic and successful career in the business world.”Minahil Aamir
Candidate Experience Executive, Tempo