Occupational Psychology - MSc
School of Management, Faculty of Social Sciences
If you're looking to change direction or move on in your career, then a postgraduate degree in management from the University of Sheffield could be the right choice for you. We're amongst the top 20 business and management schools in the UK for research.
About the course1 year full time Based in the Institute of Work Psychology, the MSc in Occupational Psychology is recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as contributing towards chartered psychologist status and registration by the Health Professions Council (HPC) as an occupational psychologist. You'll complete a research project in a real-world organisational setting, which will demand effective communication, negotiation and project management skills. Entry requirementsA 2:1 honours degree in psychology or a related discipline. You should also be eligible for the BPS's Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). If you're not eligible, you can apply for the MSc in Work Psychology. English language requirementsIELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6 in each component), or TOEFL iBT 100, with a minimum of 30 in the writing component, 23 in the speaking component, 22 in the reading component, and 21 in the listening component. Entry requirements for international students
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Your careerA masters from Sheffield is the mark of someone who thinks differently. Our graduates are creative, disciplined individuals who make a difference wherever they go. Many of our MBA students use their degree to change career direction or to achieve faster progression within their organisations. Others use their specialised degree to enter a particular field of management such as human resources, finance or leisure or to set up their own business. Those without an undergraduate background in management use their masters to gain an understanding of business practices, and their improved analytical skills help to get an early foothold on a career in management. Real-world skillsOur postgraduate management degrees will teach you real-world skills for real-world situations. We'll teach you how to identify opportunities, how to solve problems and how to become a leader. You can either follow a general management route or specialise in an area that interests you. We have a body of world-class researchers with strong international links, who are working in exciting and policy-relevant areas. Our research underpins our teaching and we have close links with industry, commerce and local government. Learning environmentYou'll study close to the city centre and opposite the Management Library, which contains specialised textbooks and printed copies of journals. The School is a few minutes' walk away from the Information Commons, with its extensive facilities of core textbooks, computers, work spaces and student meeting rooms, all of which can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Institute of Work Psychology (IWP)We are a flourishing international centre for research in occupational and organisational psychology, we work with many private and public sector organisations to provide practical solutions and develop theory. Our research focuses on all aspects of work, and our courses mix academic and practical career-focused development activities. Apply nowYou can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process. |
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