Occupational and Organizational Psychology MSc - 2021/2
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MSc Occupational and Organizational Psychology
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| PGDip | Organizational Psychology |
| PGCert | Organizational Behaviour |
Professional recognition
British Psychological Society (BPS)
Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | PLD61020 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Surrey Business School
Programme Leader
MARTIN Rose (SBS)
Date of production/revision of spec
09/09/2022
Educational aims of the programme
- The MSc in Occupational and Organizational Psychology is designed to develop the next generation of evidence-based leaders and practitioners in the field of work and organisational psychology. Students learn about the foundation knowledge, research and theory in the field, alongside practical, technical and professional content designed to permit development as future practitioners.
- The programme covers the standards of the BPS for Occupational Psychology, but importantly reflects the core strengths and interests of the course team: Leadership and Decision Making; Performance and HR Assessment; Quality of Working Life.
- The programme is intentionally delivered in an interdisciplinary environment, from faculty who are Work, Organisational and Occupational Psychologists, Human Resource Specialists, and world-leading experts in Organisational Behaviour. Learning and development is facilitated through innovative, high-quality teaching incorporating (for example) case studies, team-working, skills development, guest speakers, and an applied research project, alongside class lectures and academic assignments and assessment.
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Develop a systematic and integrated understanding of applied practice in occupational and organizational psychology, incorporating research evidence, practical contextual issues, professional and ethical issues. | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Ability to independently critically evaluate a range of evidence sources relevant to the field. | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Ability to demonstrate high-level learning and problem solving in the modules studied | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Advanced skills in research methodology, consultancy skills (including problem-solving, the consultancy cycle). | P | PGDip, MSc | |
| Ability to independently critically evaluate information about organizations, context, and research findings relevant to practice of occupational and organizational psychology | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| A range of generic skills relevant to practice of occupational and organizational psychology. These include effective oral and written communication, team working, planning and organizing, problem-solving, critical reasoning, data gathering and analysis (qualitative and quantitative), and use of specialist IT (e.g. SPSS). | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Psychological assessment in the workplace | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Learning, training and development | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Leadership, engagement and motivation | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Well-being and work | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Work design, organizational change and development | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Research design and advanced research methods | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Applying psychology to work | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied full-time over one academic year, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
OCTOBER START
First semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will study these four compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM383 - RESEARCH METHODS FOR APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
MANM024 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
MANM359 - PERFORMANCE, ENGAGEMENT AND WELL-BEING
MANM360 - PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE
Second semester (semester 2 according to the academic calendar) you will study these four compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM006 - HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
MANM358 - APPLYING PSYCHOLOGY AT WORK
MANM361 - THE PSYCHOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP AND DECISION MAKING
MANM356 - ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS FOR APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
In addition you will complete the following year-long module (60 credits) with submission at the end of the summer period:
MANM357 - APPLIED RESEARCH DISSERTATION
For key dates and semester lengths including the summer period visit: Key Dates
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
Quality assurance
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2021/2 academic year.