Psychology and human behaviour at the workplace is becoming increasingly important for any organization. This Master’s degree is suitable, among others, for working professionals in big organizations and for all those who want to understand how human interaction affects the working environment.
The MSc in Organisational Psychology provides students with the necessary psychological concepts and theories while aiming at developing a number of key skills such as evaluative, research, interpersonal and analytical skills. Psychology theories are taught on how to be applied at work and thus learn how to understand the human resources of the organization.
Pathway:
Foundation Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UU-M-IND100 | Induction Module | 0.00 |
| UU-FNT-203 | Introduction to Master Degree | 0.00 |
Core requirements (required modules)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UU-PSY700-MW | Workplace Psychology | 25.00 |
| UU-PSY701-MW | Organisational Communication | 25.00 |
| UU-PSY702-MW | External Communications Management | 25.00 |
| UU-PSY703-MW | Organisational Leadership | 25.00 |
| UU-PSY704-MW | Organisational Culture Management | 25.00 |
| UU-PSY705-MW | Project and Research Management | 25.00 |
| UU-PSY706-1-MW | Dissertation (Part 1) | 45.00 |
| UU-PSY706-2-MW | Dissertation (Part 2) | 45.00 |
Workplace Psychology - UUPSY600
The aim of this module is for students to understand how psychology is applied at work and especially understand the key theoretical framework that underlies human behavior. Theories and drivers of motivation are analyzed in depth as well as stress management and employee well-being.
Course Credits: 25
Organisational Communication - PSY701
The aim of this module is for students to understand how important is communication is at work. Students are engaged in research and analysis of communication processes that affect human behavior of individuals at work. Further communication models and ways to improve communication form an integral part of the course.
Credits: 25
External Communications Management - PSY702
This module aims at providing students with an understanding of concepts and models of cognitive psychology. Types of external communication, global communication are analyzed in depth. At the same time the psychology of advertising, consumer behavior and marketing is examined in detail accompanied with research around external communication.
Credits: 25
Organisational Leadership - PSY703
This module aims to provide students with the psychological concepts, models and theories behind leadership. Understanding leadership is very important in every organization. Throughout the course students will be able to understand their own leadership abilities and at the same time be able to apply relevant leadership theory in practice.
Credits: 25
Organisational Culture Management - PSY704
The aim of this module is to understand organizational culture and change management in businesses. Theoretical models, definitions and concepts behind organizational culture and change management are analysed.
Credits: 25
Project and Research Management PSY705
This module aim to provide the student with an understanding of research strategies, data collection, project management techniques, data analysis and evaluation techniques. Quantitative and qualitative tools and techniques are used in line with research methods.
Credits: 25
Dissertation (Part 1) - UU-PSY706-1
The aim of this module is to allow students to develop a research project in a topic related to Organisational Psychology. Throughout the module students will develop evaluation skills as well as analysis, data collection and evaluation skills.
Credits: 45
Dissertation (Part 2) - UU-PSY706-2
The aim of this module is to allow students to develop a research project in a topic related to Organisational Psychology. Throughout the module students will develop evaluation skills as well as analysis, data collection and evaluation skills.
Credits: 45
