The Human Factors and Organisational Psychology MSc at the University of Aberdeen is designed for individuals seeking to understand and enhance human performance, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace. You will explore how psychological principles can be applied to solve complex organisational challenges, from improving safety and risk management to fostering positive work environments and effective teamwork. This postgraduate programme is ideal for those with a background in psychology or a related field who are keen to develop specialised expertise in applying scientific knowledge to real-world organisational contexts, making you a valuable asset in any industry.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree is studied over 12 months, guiding you through foundational concepts in human factors and workplace psychology in Term 1, followed by advanced topics and research development in Term 2. You will engage with compulsory courses covering areas such as organisational safety, risk, and qualitative methods, culminating in an independent thesis project in Term 3. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of human behaviour in organisations, equipped for professional roles in human factors, occupational psychology, safety management, and organisational development.