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BUSINESS AND ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY MSc

This course is awarded and delivered by Coventry University. Students are enrolled as Coventry University students and are subject to its academic regulations.

About The Programme

This 100% online, part-time Master of Science in Business and Organisational Psychology is designed to support the development of knowledge and skills for human resource management and leadership roles within organisations. Delivered by Coventry University Online in collaboration with ASTML, the programme applies psychological principles to real-world business challenges, exploring topics such as leadership, motivation, team dynamics and organisational behaviour.

Coventry University holds 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Employability and was ranked Top 100 in the world for international outlook in the THE World University Rankings 2025. The programme is accredited by the Association for Business Psychology (ABP).

What You’ll Study

The programme examines the theoretical principles of business and organisational psychology as applied in occupational settings, alongside the relevant psychological analysis techniques used by practitioners in the field. Students develop the ability to critically evaluate psychological literature, apply research findings to professional practice, and produce consultancy reports aligned with professional standards in psychology.

The curriculum is designed to develop skills in ethical decision-making, analysing complex employee-related issues, selecting appropriate intervention techniques and producing creative solutions for organisations. Students also build a range of transferable and professional skills applicable across HR, leadership, consulting and organisational development.

Careers and Opportunities

On successful completion of the programme, graduates will have developed the knowledge, skills and professional competencies to pursue a range of roles in human resources, organisational development and business psychology. Graduates could explore careers as HR manager, HR business partner, learning and development manager, organisational development consultant, talent management specialist, people and culture lead, corporate trainer, executive coach or occupational psychology practitioner.

Graduates may explore opportunities across a wide range of sectors, including corporate organisations, professional services firms, public sector bodies, healthcare, education and international NGOs. The ABP accreditation supports graduates seeking professional recognition in the field of business psychology.

Please note that further study opportunities are subject to competitive application, availability, meeting any applicable visa requirements and additional costs may apply.

Online Delivery

This programme is delivered 100% online by Coventry University Online in collaboration with ASTML. Students may study from any location without the need to attend a physical campus. All teaching, assessments and student support are accessible via the Coventry University online learning platform.

For full course details, module information, accreditation, entry requirements and fees, please visit the official Coventry University course page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/online/course/business-organisational-psychology-msc/