Overview

Take the psychological principles and theories you learned in your graduate degree and apply them to the world of work

Build theoretical understanding and research skills required by the Division of Occupational Psychology of the BPS in the following seven areas:

Psychological Assessment at Work

Learning, Training and Development

Leadership, Engagement and Motivation

Well-being and Work

Work Design, Organisational Change and Development

Research Design, Advanced Data Gathering and Analytical Techniques

Applying Psychology to Work and Organisations

BPS Occupational Test User (Level A and B) training included in the tuition fees

Prepare for a career as an internal consultant in large commercial or industrial organisation, the Police or the NHS, or as a management consultant.

The Organisational Psychology course from The University of Manchester runs over one year (two years for part-time students) and comprises two taught semesters plus a research dissertation. The taught modules use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, group work, case studies and practical exercises, and are assessed using a range of techniques, including examinations, essays, applied coursework and presentations.

Career opportunities

The majority of graduates pursue the practical experience required to become Chartered Occupational Psychologists. This is usually carried out within consultancy firms or within specialist sections of large organisations. Graduates are employed as internal consultants in large commercial and industrial organisations, in HR departments, in the Police, the NHS and as management consultants.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Selection and Assessment in Organisations

Relationships at Work

Training, Support and Development

Test User: Occupational - Ability and Personality

Research Methods

Work Design, Performance & Wellbeing

Managing People and Organisations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Educational Psychology Clinical Psychology View 77 other Masters in Educational Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

We require a First or Upper Second class honours degree (2:1, with 60% average) from a UK university or the overseas equivalent. To be admitted to this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited programme, your first degree must be recognised by the BPS as providing the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS .

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Tuition Fee

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International

29500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29500 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

15000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15000 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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