Study Occupational and Organizational Psychology MSc at University of Sussex in the UK, University of Sussex Business School

Occupational and Organizational Psychology MSc

UK

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What will I learn?

On this BPS-accredited course, learn how to influence workplace policy and practice. Prepare to become an occupational or organisational business psychologist. If you’re interested in how people think and behave at work – and in helping them optimise their wellbeing and performance – this is the course for you. You’ll learn to play a key role in developing knowledge, to influence best practice and policy in the workplace, both today and in the rapidly changing workplace of the future. Taught by the School of Psychology and the University of Sussex Business School, you’ll gain valuable skills and knowledge in: • psychological assessment at work • learning, training and development • leadership, engagement and motivation • wellbeing and work • organisational design, change and development. The course will also cover issues relevant to the future of work, bringing you the latest thinking on a range of topics such as digital connectivity and agile working practices, emotions and wellbeing at work, managing work conflict, relational attachment at work, attitudes to diversity, high performance teams and modern leadership. Throughout the course, there’s a strong emphasis on issues around equality, diversity and inclusion.

Which department am I in?

University of Sussex Business School

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£26,995.00 (US$ 34,862) per year
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - £10 to £15 per week

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected August 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House, Falmer,

Brighton,

East Sussex,

BN1 9RH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Applicants with a lower second class (2.2) degree with at least 57percentage, or work experience, will also be considered on an individual basis. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in psychology or a relevant subject (e.g., business and management, sociology, health care), and demonstrate a high level of research methodology.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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