Careers with this subject
Key features
- Discover how psychological principles drive business success through our cutting-edge programme that combines the latest research with real organisational challenges.
- Work alongside industry professionals on live consultancy projects, turning psychological theory into practical business solutions through hands-on workshops and genuine workplace challenges.
- Build your professional portfolio by tackling real organisational projects, where you'll apply psychological insights to solve complex business problems and drive strategic change.
- Experience dynamic learning through intensive workshops, collaborative projects, and expert-led seminars designed to prepare you for a global business psychology career.
Course details
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Year 1
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Behavioural Insights in Consumer BehaviourThe module will outline the different ways in which individual and corporate consumer behaviour can be understood, analysed and influenced. You will assess how you might encourage desired behavioural change in consumers and stakeholders.Leading, Managing and Developing PeopleThis module will provide an introduction to the complexities of leading, managing and developing people in the workplace. It is one of the core areas in the field of both Human Resource Management and Management, and through an exploration of both relevant theory and practice, it seeks to develop a critical understanding of the complexities and contested nature of leadership and management and the opportunities for leading and developing people, groups and organisations.Business Psychology ConsultancyIn a landscape where organisations grapple with complex people-related challenges, Business Psychology Consultancy offers students vital skills to diagnose, design, and implement interventions. From navigating ethical dilemmas to evaluating impact, this module cultivates ethical decision-making and reflective practice essential for effective consultancy.Recruitment, Selection and DevelopmentStruggling to recruit, select, develop, and retain top talent? Our module tackles this challenge head-on, offering insights into effective selection, learning interventions, and performance management strategies. Explore cutting-edge tools and techniques to optimise your organisation's talent pipeline and drive success.Retention and WellbeingExplore workplace well-being and motivation in our dynamic module. From talent retention to social intelligence, delve into stress management, emotional resilience, conflict resolution, and organisational needs assessment. Gain practical strategies for navigating today's workplace challenges and fostering optimal performance.Capstone ProjectIn this capstone project, you will synthesise and apply learning from the taught element of the programme to a project of your choosing. There is scope for you to undertake a broad range of project types, including consultancy, business analysis, business development or academic study.
Core modules
HRL7008
Leading, Managing and Developing PeopleThis module will provide an introduction to the complexities of leading, managing and developing people in the workplace. It is one of the core areas in the field of both Human Resource Management and Management, and through an exploration of both relevant theory and practice, it seeks to develop a critical understanding of the complexities and contested nature of leadership and management and the opportunities for leading and developing people, groups and organisations.
MKT7006
Behavioural Insights in Consumer BehaviourThe module will outline the different ways in which individual and corporate consumer behaviour can be understood, analysed and influenced. You will assess how you might encourage desired behavioural change in consumers and stakeholders.
PBS7000
Capstone ProjectIn this capstone project, you will synthesise and apply learning from the taught element of the programme to a project of your choosing. There is scope for you to undertake a broad range of project types, including consultancy, business analysis, business development or academic study.
PSYB701
Recruitment, Selection and DevelopmentStruggling to recruit, select, develop, and retain top talent? Our module tackles this challenge head-on, offering insights into effective selection, learning interventions, and performance management strategies. Explore cutting-edge tools and techniques to optimise your organisation's talent pipeline and drive success.
PSYB702
Retention and WellbeingExplore workplace well-being and motivation in our dynamic module. From talent retention to social intelligence, delve into stress management, emotional resilience, conflict resolution, and organisational needs assessment. Gain practical strategies for navigating today's workplace challenges and fostering optimal performance.
PSYB703
Business Psychology ConsultancyIn a landscape where organisations grapple with complex people-related challenges, Business Psychology Consultancy offers students vital skills to diagnose, design, and implement interventions. From navigating ethical dilemmas to evaluating impact, this module cultivates ethical decision-making and reflective practice essential for effective consultancy.
Every postgraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the programme aims, the programme structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest programme structure and may be subject to change:
Entry requirements
Fees, costs and funding
| 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | |
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| Home | £11,950 | £12,300 |
| International | £18,950 | £19,500 |
| Part time (Home) | £660 | £680 |
Please note that fees are reviewed on an annual basis. Fees and the conditions that apply to them shown in the prospectus are correct at the time of going to print. Fees shown on the web are the most up to date but are still subject to change in exceptional circumstances. More information about fees and funding.
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How to apply
When to apply
Before you apply
- evidence of qualifications (degree certificates or transcripts), with translations if not in English, to show that you meet, or expect to meet the entry requirements
- evidence of English language proficiency, if English is not your first language
- a personal statement of approximately 250-400 words about the reasons for your interest in the course and outlining the nature of previous and current related experience. You can write this into the online application form, or include it as a separate document
- your curriculum vitae or résumé, including details of relevant professional/voluntary experience, professional registration/s and visa status for overseas workers
- proof of sponsorship, if applicable.
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On this programme you will....
Learn how psychological principles drive organisational success. Develop practical approaches to enhance workplace performance, solve complex business challenges, and deliver measurable commercial impact.
Experience the direct application of business psychology through live organisational projects. Work with industry partners to develop practical solutions, building professional expertise in this growing sector.
Master psychological principles that enhance multiple business functions, from strategic leadership to marketing and commercial decision-making. Deliver impact across workplace culture, consumer behaviour, and organisational performance.
Modules overview
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@Business psychology consultancy
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@Recruitment, selection and development
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@Retention and wellbeing
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@Behavioural insights in consumer behaviour
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@Leading, managing and developing people
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@PBS7000 Capstone project
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