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Masters (MSc) in Organisational Psychology

An accredited route into occupational psychology.

Enhance your skills and knowledge on this advanced course in the science of how people and groups behave at work. It is designed for those with an undergraduate degree in psychology. If you don't have an undergraduate degree in psychology, take a look at our MSc Business Psychology course.

This course is accredited by The British Psychological Society BPS

The course is approved by The British Psychological Society (BPS).

Read about other business Master's degree courses at Alliance MBS >>

MSc Organisational Psychology / Application and selection

Year of entry: 2026

How to apply

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Staged Admissions Deadlines

Staged admissions

We operate a staged admissions process for this course, see more information on how to apply and our deadlines.

Advice to applicants

Your statement of purpose should cover the areas outlined below: 

  • Tell us why you are interested in the MSc Organisational Psychology course at Alliance MBS and how the course will impact on your future
  • Describe what makes you an outstanding applicant and describe your potential to contribute to all aspects of the course
  • Please let us know about any relevant experience you have gained (full-time job, summer job, internships etc).

How your application is considered

We can only process applications with the following documents:

  • valid English language qualification
  • first and second year transcript (scanned copies are accepted at the time of application)
  • statement of purpose (this is included as part of your application form, you do not need to email your statement of purpose directly to the Admissions Team)

Skills, knowledge, abilities, interests

Work experience is not essential, but we give preference to applicants who have relevant work experience.

Deferrals

To defer you offer to the following year, you must contact your admission officer to get a copy of the deferral form.  You can only defer your offer for one year.

Re-applications

If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again. Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry.  In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved.  We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen course. If you are applying for a place for the same year of entry through UCAS Extra, you should provide additional evidence of your suitability for the course. If you are applying through clearing you are required to meet the clearing requirements. In both UCAS Extra and clearing the places will be subject to availability.

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