Course overview
Advance your specialist knowledge and professional capability.
Apply occupational psychology to employee wellbeing, performance, learning, leadership, coaching and organisational change.
Course overview
This professionally focused course connects occupational psychology theory and research with the needs of modern organisations. It develops the practitioner skills needed to improve work at individual, team and organisational level and is designed for graduates and professionals moving into business psychology.
Study options
The course is delivered fully online through Arden's digital learning environment, with flexible access to learning materials and scheduled academic support.
Professional focus
Teaching and assessment connect postgraduate theory with current professional practice, applied problem-solving and independent research.
Curriculum
Review the complete master's module structure.
01Master's modules
180 credits
180 credits
Master's modules
180 credits
- Psychological Assessment at Work20 credits
- Core Research Methods20 credits
- Learning, Training & Development20 credits
- Coaching & Mentoring20 credits
- Leadership, Motivation & Engagement20 credits
- Health and Well-being at Work20 credits
- Work Design, Organisational Change and Development20 credits
- Business Psychology Research Project40 credits
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment uses applied reports, case studies, presentations, portfolios and project work, culminating in an independent postgraduate project or equivalent capstone assessment.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Academic and professional entry
- A UK honours degree at 2:2 or above, or equivalent, in psychology, social science or business.
- Applicants seeking later progression to the BPS Qualification in Occupational Psychology normally require a BPS-accredited psychology degree granting GBC.
- Relevant professional experience may be considered case by case when an honours degree is not held.
- GCSE Mathematics at grade C or an accepted equivalent, or completion of Arden's mathematics substitute module.
English language
- IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 90, or an accepted equivalent.
- Previous study completed in English may be accepted with suitable evidence of the medium of instruction.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
Arden states that quoted fees relate to the intake on which the student enrols, not the application date.
Promotional awards and offers are subject to Arden's terms and conditions and may change or expire.
Students who require a visa to study in the UK may be charged the fee associated with their home country.
Funding your study
Eligible students may be able to use postgraduate Student Finance funding. The exact loan amount and personal eligibility should be confirmed before enrolment.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Develop research and practitioner skills across occupational psychology.
Apply psychology to performance, wellbeing, leadership and organisational change.
Complete a 40-credit Business Psychology Research Project.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Career directions
- Business psychologist
- Organisational development
- Learning and development
- Employee wellbeing
- Talent management
- Leadership consultancy
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Can I study this course online?
Yes. Arden currently lists an online route for this course.
Is UK-campus study available?
No UK-campus route is currently listed for this course.
When can I start?
The current application options list October 2026. Availability should be confirmed before application.
Who awards the degree?
The degree is awarded by Arden University.