The Occupational Psychology MSc at Nottingham Trent University is designed for high-calibre psychology graduates aiming to understand and enhance human behaviour within workplace settings. You will explore critical questions surrounding motivation, leadership, wellbeing, and the effective use of psychological assessments. This postgraduate degree equips you with the knowledge to address practical workplace problems through rigorous research and evidence-based interventions, preparing you for a career focused on improving people and organisational performance across diverse industries.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, you will delve into modules covering understanding organisations, research methodologies, leadership, psychological assessment, learning and development, and work and wellbeing. A significant component of your MSc is the independent research project, where you will devise, conduct, analyse, and present an empirical study addressing a real-world work-related issue. You will graduate with advanced analytical and applied psychological skills, ready for roles in occupational psychology, human resources, and organisational development.