Online Masters in Occupational Psychology
24 months
Distance Learning
Tuition: GBP 13,250
Paid Quarterly: GBP 2,208.33
Intakes: Oct 2026
Deadline: 14 Sept 2026
Course overview
The Online MSc in Occupational Psychology course teaches aspiring psychologists how to resolve real-life issues within organisations by employing occupational psychology methodologies. Moreover, students will be equipped with an extensive scope of functional capabilities such as evaluation, interviewing and questionnaire design.
Accredited by the British Psychology Society (BPS), this Online Psychology course from the University of Leicester bestows occupational therapists with the first stage for practice as a registered health therapist. Students can therefore go on to stage 2 to become a Chartered Occupational Psychologist as well as achieving status as a Chartered member of the BPS (CPsychol).
Gain extensive knowledge of wide-ranging subjects in Occupational Psychology including how research can be used to benefit organisations, awareness of the limitations and strengths, and appreciation of theory. Furthermore, recent studies and findings, along with real-world examples will be employed to illustrate key psychological theories.
This Online Psychology course is professionally curated by the course team, consisting of practitioners and scholars with a vast breadth of knowledge across all aspects of the topic, and is specifically designed to meet the requirements of professionals employed in the field.
The University of Leicester holds an annual, optional, two-day conference to offer students support and assistance for their studies, network with faculty and peers, as well as the chance to listen to renowned professional speakers specialising in different fields within Occupational Psychology.
Aspiring therapists can also sign up for optional psychometric test training courses. (Cost an additional fee).
Accreditations
The Online Masters Occupational Psychology course by the University of Leicester is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), and is one of the longest BPS accredited Online degrees in Psychology.
The British Psychological Society was established over a 120 years ago and champions the field of Psychology, Psychologists and the wider professions in the field. With over 65,000 members, the organisation is committed to aiding the field in having a positive impact on both Psychologists, as well as the community and its individuals.
Teaching and Assessment
The Online MSc Occupational Psychology course is assessed through 100% assignment based coursework such as presentations, case studies, essays, and research reports.
How students will be Taught in the Online Masters in Psychology course
This Online Psychology course is structured, designed and taught by academic teams that are both specialists in their area of Psychology, as well as in online learning delivery. Access an extensive library of psychology resources, attend webinars on core skills such as assessment writing, and other academic and services. Students can interact with their peers and their tutors during virtual classroom sessions, online discussion forums and Microsoft Teams.
It is recommended to dedicate 20 hours of study per week for each 20-credit module.
Towards the end of the Masters in Occupational Psychology course, students also receive one-to-one academic and tutorial support from a specialist psychology supervisor when beginning the empirical research project. Furthermore, students can attend a course conference to expand their networks and meet their peers and professors and listen to speakers who are experts in the field of Occupational Psychology.
Online Masters in Occupational Psychology
Online Masters in Occupational Psychology
Benefits
The 180 credits earned in this BPS accredited Online Masters in Psychology course makes students automatically eligible for (GBC) Graduate Basis for Chartership GBC is the first step towards attaining a Chartered Therapist status.
This MSc Occupational Psychology course also gives students the opportunity to explore new and diverse areas in Psychology, to help them choose a specialisation if they choose to continue this pathway.
The University of Leicester’s Gold TEF grade reflects its superiority in student retention, career prospects, and progression into graduate employment. Additionally, the University guarantees that occupational therapists are adequately equipped for their future employment through its dedication to research-inspired teaching and integrated professional development programs.
Furthermore, students are supported by teaching personnel holding one of the highest rates of academic teaching qualifications in the country, who provide them with the finest education, feedback, and assessment.
Career path
This Online Psychology degree from the University of Leicester is a great option for professionals looking for an excellent academic experience with promising employment prospects because of the university’s emphasis on inclusive curriculum practices and demystifying assessments, which both contribute to an exceptional student learning journey.
Upon graduation, occupational therapists will have acquired the competencies, skills, and experience necessary to elevate to ranks such as, but not limited to:
- Chief Talent Officer (CTO)
- Senior HR Consultant
- HR Director
- Talent Manager
Academic Progression
Occupational Therapists can advance to stage 2 and become a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and achieve status as a Chartered member of the BPS (CPsychol) as this Online Psychology course is accredited by the BPS. Moreover, psychology graduates can choose to go on to completing their Doctoral studies.
Eligibility
- A Second class honours degree in Psychology that confers Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and also must have some occupational experience
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability.
- The University of Leicester English Language Test which takes only 90 minutes and is available on demand.
Year 1 Modules
In this module you will explore psychological approaches to learning, training and development in the workplace, focusing on learning theories, skill acquisition and the organisational and social factors in training and development. We will look at the importance of the training cycle, from needs analysis through design, implementation, transfer to evaluation. We will also consider how training can be organised to bring about effective learning, and look at psychological research on the role of different training media. We will also discuss employability, trainability and theories of occupational choice and career development.
In this module you will study how psychological research has influenced the practice of psychological assessment in the workplace. We will look in detail at reliability, validity, performance criteria and utility. We will also cover job analysis, including competence and competency profiling in relation to pre-selection through to its use in development and change activities.
We will review assessment methods including interview, assessment centres and situational judgement tests – considering their strengths and weaknesses together with the role of psychometrics. We will also explore the measurement and evaluation of work performance, choosing assessment methods, and considering bias and equality.
In this module you will learn how an understanding of human physical and psychological capabilities should be used in the design of jobs and work environments. We will also consider the influence of physical capabilities and social systems on safety, risk management and error prevention. We will cover traditional psychological approaches in the study of organisational culture, change and communication processes as well as globalisation and international aspects of the business environment. You will also study consumer and economic psychology as complementary disciplines relevant to all aspects of work design and organisational change and development.
In this module you will study how psychology can contribute to the understanding of motivation and engagement at work. We will focuses on theories of motivation, and consider the psychological contract and the role of organisational citizenship. We will look in particular at leadership and the way power and influence operate in organisations at a psychological level. We will also examine the psychology of groups and teamwork and consider how counterproductive work behaviours affect these organisational systems.
This module will introduce you to a variety of research and data analysis methods and techniques that can be used when conducting psychological research, and to their underlying principles.We will explore issues such as research validity and reliability, considering how these issues can be assessed and the inherent trade-offs between different methodologies. We will also discuss ethics in occupational research, and will look at ‘big data sets’ and evaluation strategies in practical organisational problems.
Year 2 Modules
In this module you will study the application of occupational psychology to individual employees and organisations. We will focus on evidence-based practice and helping you to become a scientist practitioner. We will consider the practice of ethics within this discipline and discuss concepts of project management and the consultancy cycle. You will learn about interview techniques, report writing, presentations, focus groups and giving feedback. This will all be centred around understanding, analysing and responding to client needs.
In this module you will explore aspects of diversity, work-life balance and stress at work. We will consider the influence of changing employment trends on patterns of employment (and the associated topics of unemployment and under-employment). We will discuss the role of positive psychology, as well as occupational health psychology, resilience and emotion in the workplace.
Course fee
Global:
- Course Fee: GBP 13,250.00
- Quarterly Fee: GBP 2,208.33
+VAT if applicable
Fees are determined by where applicants are currently working and residing
GBP is Great British Pounds
Academics
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What our student say
Khaled Abdullah Ahmed Nusair
University of Leicester
MBA
It was an exciting, interesting journey within the University modules, staff, tutors and program. The staff at Stafford are very supportive, cooperative and professional, I am really thankful to all of them.
