MSc Business Psychology: University of Westminster

Introduction

Professional recognition: The course is fully accredited by the Association of Business Psychologists (ABP).

This course was established in 1998, the first MSc of its type in Europe, and is currently recognised as the most popular course of its kind in the UK. As a result of the applied work of the Department of Psychology's Business Psychology Centre (BPC), the course is integrated within the professional and commercial life of the capital.

On successful completion of the course, graduates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major approaches to the analysis of organisations, of how to run preliminary diagnostic analysis, of how to conduct preliminary strategic analysis, and of how to link diagnostic and strategic analyses to organisational issues

Course Content

The course offers a blend of solid, analytical human resource management modules with strong, psychologically-driven modules. The emphasis is to equip you with theoretical and analytical skills, as well as practical business psychology skills in areas such as team building, decision making, facilitation and organisational diagnostics. The course aims to: provide you with an understanding of, and skills to work with, cultural differences in the application of HR related skills; provide you with a sound foundation in business psychology; manage effectively human resources in the private and public sectors under complex, dynamic and competitive conditions; and formulate cost-effective solutions to operational HR problems.

Core modules:

• Conflict Resolution
• Facilitated Decision Making
• Management of Competency/Skills Development Programmes
• Managing Human Resource
• Negotiation
• Organisational Analysis
• Research Dissertation (Project)
• Teamwork for Effective Organisations

Associated Careers

The course is suitable for those who want to gain a range of knowledge-based analytical and problem solving skills and competencies. The course also develops students as human resource practitioners and advisors.

Entry Requirements

• You should have a good UK Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in business studies, psychology or related subjects, or qualifications from a course of study which includes a substantial business or management studies component, or a Diploma in Management Studies, or another postgraduate qualification in a discipline relevant to human resource management, business or psychology.
• If you do not have the above requirements but have a significant amount of relevant work experience as well as the motivation to study at postgraduate level, you are invited to apply. Your case will be considered by the selection panel.
• You will need fluent written and spoken English to study at postgraduate level. If your first language is not English, an attainment of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent must be demonstrated. The University offers pre-sessional summer programmes if you need to improve your English before starting your course.