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Overview
You’ll learn to play a key role in developing knowledge, and 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, at this Occupational and Organizational Psychology programme offered by University of Sussex, 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, employing vulnerable groups such as refugees, relational attachment at work, attitudes to diversity, and modern leadership.
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.
Programme Structure
Courses:
- Assessment and Development at Work
- Leadership Engagement and Motivation
- Research Methods
- Sussex Experts Research and Practice
- Workplace Learning, Training and Coaching
- Advanced Research Methods for Occupational Psychology
- Dissertation
- The Future of Work Design
- The Social Psychology of Organizations
- Well-being at Work
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology Cognitive Sciences View 196 other Masters in Cognitive Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Applicants with a lower second class (2.2) degree with at least 57%, or work experience, will also be considered on an individual basis.
- Your 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.
Tuition Fee
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International
22500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
12750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12750 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Brighton
815 - 1383 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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