Overview

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 programme 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 programme 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.

Programme Structure

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply up until the course starts. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If course is full we close the intake for that semester.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Occupational Therapy View 41 other Masters in Occupational Therapy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum of a 2.2 at degree level, but students are expected to have produced work at a 2:1 level, from an appropriate subject – Psychology or Cognitive Science or acceptable equivalents.

If students do not have the above requirements but have at least two years relevant work experience, they will be invited to apply and each case will be considered by the Programme Leader.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17250 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10980 GBP / year

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Additional Details

EU full time: £17250 per year

Part-time

National: £915 per 15 credits

International: £1440 per 15 credits

EU: £1440 per 15 credits

Living costs

Hatfield

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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