A dual-accredited online Master's programme for graduates and working professionals — apply psychological principles to improve performance, wellbeing, and organisational effectiveness.
Online
Study mode
1 year+
Duration
Postgraduate Master's
Level
180
Credits
Why this programme
Designed for graduates and professionals, this programme combines rigorous academic theory with practical business psychology skills — and opens two distinct professional pathways.
This programme fulfils Stage One of the pathway to becoming a registered Occupational Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Free BPS student membership is included.
ABP accreditation enables graduates to apply for the Certified Business Psychologist designation, recognised across industry for the practical application of psychology in the workplace.
Assessments reflect real-world practice — including professional report writing, psychological assessment design, and an applied research project in your chosen area.
UK Student Loan may cover your fees
Government Postgraduate Master's Loan up to £12,858. To qualify you must hold one of the following:
Who it's for
This programme is designed for graduates and professionals seeking specialist expertise in occupational and business psychology.
Psychology graduates — apply academic knowledge to real-world business and occupational settings
HR and L&D professionals — gain a recognised postgraduate qualification to advance into senior specialist roles
Business professionals — develop evidence-based skills in leadership, wellbeing, and organisational change
Aspiring occupational psychologists — complete BPS Stage 1 and gain the pathway to HCPC registration
Coaches and mentors — formalise practice with a dual-accredited master's qualification
Working professionals — study part-time fully online with no campus attendance required
Curriculum
The programme covers core areas of business and occupational psychology across seven taught modules and a final applied research project.
Outcomes
Psychological assessment design and interpretation
Evidence-based interventions at individual and team level
Professional consultancy and report writing
Applied research in a business psychology context
Coaching and mentoring practice
Organisational change and work design
Career outcomes
Graduates are equipped with practical and strategic skills to apply business psychology across a wide range of industries and sectors.
Join graduates and professionals building specialist expertise with a dual-accredited MSc Business Psychology.
Programme details
Degree
MSc Business Psychology
Study Mode
Online
Duration
1 year+
Credits
180
Requirements
Standard entry requires a relevant undergraduate degree. Non-standard entry may be considered on the basis of professional experience.
A UK honours degree at 2:2 or above in psychology, social science, or business (or equivalent professional experience)
To progress to BPS Stage 2, your undergraduate degree must be BPS-accredited and provide Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC)
IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element) or TOEFL iBT 90, or evidence of prior study in English
Application process
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