Business Psychology MSc
About This Programme
Postgraduate MSc applying psychology to workplace, organisational, and business challenges. Full-time = 1 year taught + 3-month dissertation (16 months total); part-time = 24 months taught + 6-month dissertation (30 months total). Evening classes available. September cohort: (Sep) Introduction to Human Factors, Social and Organisational Change, Wellbeing in the Workplace, Talent Development. (Jan) Selection and Assessment, Research Methods, Psychology for Marketing, Psychology of Leadership. (May) Independent Project in Psychology. January cohort runs the modules in reverse semester order. Career destinations: HR Business Partner, Talent and Leadership Development Advisor, DEI Lead, Management Consultant, Business Psychology Consultant, Organisational Development Specialist, Employee Experience Strategist, Behavioural Insights Advisor, People Analytics Specialist. Entry: good relevant Honours degree (first or second class), or equivalent overseas qualification. Non-graduates with compensating qualifications/experience may enter Postgraduate Diploma with MSc transfer route. IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5; writing 6.0 minimum). Accreditations: Association for Business Psychology (ABP), graduates eligible for full membership + Certified Business Psychologist (CBP) post-nominal; UAE MoHESR; UK QAA. September and January intakes. Tuition AED 111,748/year full-time (incl. VAT) or AED 55,874/year part-time. 90%+ graduates in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months. Inter-campus transfer available via Go Global.
What You'll Study
Year 1, September Intake - Dubai
Detailed course guide
- Introduction to Human Factors
- Social and Organisational Change
- Wellbeing in the Workplace
- Talent Development
- Psychology of Leadership
- Selection and Assessment: Tools and Techniques in Business Psychology
- Research Methods
- Independent Project in Psychology
Optional courses
- Psychology for Marketing
Year 1, January Intake - Dubai
Detailed course guide
- Selection and Assessment: Tools and Techniques in Business Psychology
- Research Methods
- Psychology of Leadership
- Introduction to Human Factors
- Wellbeing in the Workplace
- Talent Development
- Social and Organisational Change
- Independent Project in Psychology
Optional courses
- Psychology for Marketing
Entry Requirements
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
This programme is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the United Kingdom. This programme is accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF) as Continuing Coach Education (CCE). Therefore, a number of hours from the MSc courses can be used to apply for the personal credentialing process should the student wish to pursue accredited Coach status with the ICF. A certificate will be issues on completion of these hours. MSc Business Psychology is also accredited by the Association of Business Psychology (ABP). This means that students receive free ABP membership for 12 months while studying, and on successful completion of this Masters’ Degree, graduates will be eligible to activate full ABP membership and, on confirmation by the ABP, will be able to utilise the Certified Business Psychologist (CBP) post-nominal. The ongoing use of CBP is predicated on maintaining status as a general member of the ABP and meeting any ongoing requirements.
Programme Details
Award
MSc
Start Date
September, January
Duration
1 year
Qualification
MSc
Subject Area
Psychology
Study Pattern
Full time / Part time
Delivery Format
In person