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MSc Business Psychology

Course duration: 1 year (part-time options available)Tuition fee: £9,500 (£7,500 with Postgraduate Merit Scholarship)

Key Information

Awarding Body:

Arden University

Delivery:

Online

Intake:

March 2025, October 2025

Study Mode:

Fully online

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Course Overview

Arden University’s MSc Business Psychology programme equips students with advanced knowledge and skills to address contemporary organisational challenges through psychology. Accredited by both the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Association for Business Psychology (ABP), this course provides the foundation for careers in occupational psychology, consultancy, HR, and leadership development. Graduates are prepared to positively influence organisational performance and employee well-being across various industries.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

  • A UK Honours Degree at a minimum of second class (2.2) or equivalent in psychology, social science, or business. For progression to Stage 2 training in Occupational Psychology, the undergraduate degree must be BPS accredited.
  • Relevant professional work experience in business psychology will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • A maths qualification equivalent to Grade C at GCSE. In the absence of this, a pre-course maths module is available.

English Proficiency Requirements: IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent. Applicants with prior studies in English may be exempt.

Modules

  • Research Methods20 credits
  • Coaching and Mentoring20 credits
  • Leadership, Motivation and Engagement20 credits
  • Health and Well-Being at Work20 credits
  • Organisational Culture and Change20 credits
  • Business Psychology Research Project60 credits

📍Campus Locations

Online Campus

Anywhere with internet access

💰Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees: £9,500

Scholarship: Eligible UK Online Learning students with a 2:1 undergraduate degree or higher may receive £2,000 off tuition fees.

Funding is available for UK students through Student Finance England, covering up to £12,167 for tuition and living expenses.