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MSc Organisational Psychology

Provides stage 1 training towards becoming a Chartered Occupational Psychologist

Access training in workplace psychometric assessment and testing

Apply psychological research to workplace challenges and organisational decision-making

Explore how organisations can improve performance, engagement and wellbeing

Develop consultancy, assessment and research expertise

One of few UK programmes offering an accredited Chartered Psychology route

MSc Organisational Psychology / Careers

Year of entry: 2027

Career opportunities

Throughout the course, you will develop skills valued across a wide range of people-focused professions, including:

  • Workplace assessment and organisational diagnosis.
  • Research design, data collection and advanced analytical techniques.
  • Critical evaluation of evidence and workplace interventions.
  • Leadership, engagement and motivation analysis.
  • Learning, training and organisational development.
  • Communication, presentation and consultancy skills.

These capabilities prepare graduates to contribute to organisational effectiveness, employee development and evidence-based decision making across a variety of sectors.

Careers support

AMBS Master’s students have dedicated careers support designed to build employability and connect you with employers. You’ll have access to employability sessions covering applications, CVs, interviews and LinkedIn; tailored workshops with feedback; and one-to-one support with a careers consultant. You can also engage with employer and alumni insights through guest speaker events, and keep track of opportunities through the online careers platform. The AMBS postgraduate careers support works closely with the University Careers Service, giving access to careers fairs, employer presentations and advertised vacancies.

Read about our Postgraduate Careers Service >>

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Accrediting organisations

The MSc Organisational Psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) . We are one of only 20 schools in the UK to be accredited by the BPS to offer the Masters course that allows students to become a Chartered Occupational Psychologist. 

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