Course overview
Designed and delivered by leading academics and experts in their field, the MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology programme is a British Psychological Society (BPS) Accredited Programme focused on developing the future generation of practitioners in occupational psychology who can make a positive difference to the effectiveness and well-being of people and organisations.
Introduction
The programme draws upon the latest evidence and cutting-edge research to cover all major aspects of occupational psychology, enabling students to develop a critical understanding of how research into human behaviour at work can be applied to enhance the effectiveness of people and organisations at work.
Core areas include; leadership, motivation and engagement; well-being at work; work design, organisational change and development; psychological assessment at work; and learning, training and development.
Students also undertake a supervised empirical research project, building their knowledge of research methods in psychology and developing skills in the conduct of research in organisational contexts.
In doing so, the MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology equips students will the knowledge base and practical skills necessary for a career in occupational psychology and constitutes Stage 1 of the BPS Qualification in Occupational Psychology. It also provides a strong foundation for those who would consider progressing to a Doctor of Philosophy programme.
The MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology is based within the Work, Organisation and Management (WOM) Department in the University of Liverpool Management School. Designed and delivered by leading academics and experts in their field, the MSc OOP programme is directly informed by the research of WOM members.
Who is this course for?
This programme has been designed for students who hold a British Psychological Society (BPS) Psychology bachelor’s degree providing Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).
Applicants without a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Psychology bachelor’s degree are advised to apply for the MSc Organisational Psychology pathway instead.
Accreditation
The University of Liverpool Management School is one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.
The MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology programme is a British Psychological Society (BPS) Accredited Programme. All programmes that are accredited by the British Psychological Society have met rigorous criteria, which means if you graduate from a BPS-accredited course, you will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the society.
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22 September 2025
University of Liverpool
The Foundation Building,
765 Brownlow Hill,
Liverpool,
L69 7ZX, England
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