Business Psychology

The MSc Business Psychology is a flexible online postgraduate programme designed to equip students with the skills to apply psychological principles within business environments to improve performance, well-being, leadership, team dynamics, and organisational effectiveness. This course blends research, theory, and practice to meet the growing demand for psychology professionals in organisational contexts.

Full-time Only

COURSE OVERVIEW

The MSc Business Psychology at Arden University prepares graduates and professionals to become adept at applying psychological insight to real-world business challenges. The course develops your ability to understand and influence behaviour at individual, team, and organisational levels, enabling you to strategically support employee engagement, organisational change, and performance improvement. Accredited by both the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Association for Business Psychology (ABP), this programme enhances your career prospects in psychology, coaching, consultancy, HR and leadership development roles.

COURSE DETAILS

The MSc Business Psychology combines core psychological theory with practical business application. You’ll study modules such as Psychological Assessment at Work, Leadership, Motivation & Engagement, Health and Well-Being at Work, Coaching & Mentoring, and a Business Psychology Research Project. The course emphasises practical practitioner skills, including consultancy cycles, report writing, and organisational assessment techniques. This fully online part-time programme offers flexibility while maintaining high academic standards and professional recognition.

Key Modules Include:

  • Psychological Assessment at Work

  • Core Research Methods

  • Learning, Training & Development

  • Coaching & Mentoring

  • Leadership, Motivation & Engagement

  • Health and Well-Being at Work

  • Work Design, Organisational Change and Development

  • Business Psychology Research Project

Course Requirements:
To be eligible for the MSc Business Psychology, applicants should have:

Academic Requirements:

  • A UK Honours Degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent in psychology, social sciences, business, or a related field.

  • If your degree isn’t directly related, relevant professional experience may be considered.

Additional Requirements:

  • A recognised mathematics qualification (GCSE Grade C or equivalent).

  • In the absence of this, Arden may permit completion of an assessment-free preparatory module.

English Language Requirements (for non-native English speakers):

  • IELTS 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in each component) or equivalent such as TOEFL iBT 90,
    or evidence of previous study in English.

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