Psychology of Work MSc, PGDip, by distance learning
Course Type: Full Degree
Course Level: Postgraduate
Study Method: Distance Learning
Course Duration: 24 months
Course Description
This Association for Business Psychology (ABP) accredited postgraduate distance learning degree will equip you with an excellent level of knowledge and understanding of a broad range of topics in Occupational Psychology, including an appreciation of theory, an awareness of the strengths and limitations of research evidence, and how research can be used to help organisations and its employees.
The course has a strong applied focus that will enable you to see the potential for using psychology, whether as a practitioner, or when engaging the services of consultants. You will learn how to apply occupational psychology methodologies to solve real-life problems in organisations. Core psychological theories will be illustrated with the latest research and examples of practice.
Course structure
Modules Year 1
- Learning, Training and Development
- Psychological Assessment at Work
- Work Design, Organisational Change and Development
- Leadership, Engagement and Motivation
- Research Methods
Modules Year 2
- Application of Occupational Psychology
- Wellbeing at Work
Plus Dissertation – Literature Review or Empirical Dissertation (10,000 words) – MSc only
Recent dissertations topics include:
- ‘Aptitude or personality: student pilot performance in a cross-cultural setting’
- ‘A cross-cultural review of employee resistance to organisational change within the PCB industry’
- ‘The relationship between the physical work environment, job satisfaction and organisational commitment’
- ‘Occupational stress: a comparison between full-time and part-time working mothers’
- ‘The impact of Psychological Capital on the relationship between exposure to bullying behaviours and both psychological health and self-perceptions of being bullied’
- ‘Examination of perceptions of employee engagement’
Study Method
The Psychology of Work MSc, PGDip, degree is studied 100% online through the University of Leicester distance learning platform. As a distance learning student you will receive support throughout the course from a group of dedicated academic mentors and module tutors. You will use module study books – available in hard copy and electronically – and Blackboard, our virtual learning environment. This will give you online access to materials to support each module, discussion forums hosted by module tutors and chat rooms where you can network with fellow students.