Coventry University Online
Coventry University Online
Master's in Business and Organisational Psychology
Master's in Business and Organisational Psychology
Made for professionals shaping the future of work
Develop the skills and knowledge to understand how people work, lead and collaborate across modern organisations. Earn a British-accredited MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology, studied part-time and fully online with Coventry University.
Programme overview
Programme overview
Learning format
100% online with guided support from tutors, business psychology experts and academic mentors
Learning format
100% online with guided support from tutors, business psychology experts and academic mentors
Curriculum focus
Workplace behaviour, leadership, motivation, wellbeing and organisational performance — grounded in evidence-based business psychology
Curriculum focus
Workplace behaviour, leadership, motivation, wellbeing and organisational performance — grounded in evidence-based business psychology
Duration
Approx. 24 months, flexible and self-paced
Duration
Approx. 24 months, flexible and self-paced
Professional fit
For professionals looking to deepen their understanding of people at work or apply psychology across HR, leadership, organisational development, consulting or people-focused roles
Professional fit
For professionals looking to deepen their understanding of people at work or apply psychology across HR, leadership, organisational development, consulting or people-focused roles
Assessment approach
Applied assessments using lectures, seminars, tutorials, presentations, group projects and workshops
Assessment approach
Applied assessments using lectures, seminars, tutorials, presentations, group projects and workshops
Support and community
Access to academic guidance, wellbeing and career support, and a connected learning community of peers
Support and community
Access to academic guidance, wellbeing and career support, and a connected learning community of peers
About Coventry University
About Coventry University
Awards and rankings
Awards and rankings
5
QS Stars
QS Stars
for Teaching and Employability
QS Stars University Ratings
Top 100
Top 100
in World for
in World for
'international outlook'
THE World University Rankings 2025
Ranked 4th
Ranked 4th
for Overall Satisfaction
for Overall Satisfaction
Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2025
Earn an ABP-accredited MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology without stepping away from your life
Earn an ABP-accredited MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology without stepping away from your life
Our online MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology offers the flexibility to study while continuing your personal and professional commitments.
Delivered 100% online by Coventry University, it blends academic rigour with self-paced learning, helping you understand how people think, lead and collaborate at work — without pausing your career.
The thoughtful balance
The thoughtful balance
Traditional master’s degrees require a full-time commitment
Returning to campus can mean putting life on hold, pausing work and stepping away from the world you want to understand
Traditional master’s degrees require a full-time commitment
Returning to campus can mean putting life on hold, pausing work and stepping away from the world you want to understand
Some online courses can feel isolating
While convenient, many lack the interaction, discussion and applied learning that make studying workplace psychology meaningful and relevant.
SSome online courses can feel isolating
While convenient, many lack the interaction, discussion and applied learning that make studying workplace psychology meaningful and relevant.
Coventry University’s MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology brings both together
Coventry University’s MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology brings both together
Study part-time, 100% online, in an interactive learning community guided by business psychology experts and academic mentors.
Learn at your own pace while sharing insights with peers from different industries and cultural backgrounds.
ABP-accredited master’s
ABP-accredited master’s
Earn a master’s accredited by the Association for Business Psychology (ABP), recognised across the UK and internationally
Earn a master’s accredited by the Association for Business Psychology (ABP), recognised across the UK and internationally
Designed for working adults
Designed for working adults
Study flexibly and online while continuing your career and personal commitments
Study flexibly and online while continuing your career and personal commitments
Applied learning experience
Applied learning experience
Engage with workplace behaviour, leadership, wellbeing, motivation and organisational performance through practical, project-based study
Engage with workplace behaviour, leadership, wellbeing, motivation and organisational performance through practical, project-based study
Flexible, self-paced study
Flexible, self-paced study
Choose a learning rhythm that fits your life, with full support from tutors and mentors
Choose a learning rhythm that fits your life, with full support from tutors and mentors
Dedicated academic support
Dedicated academic support
Receive guidance in research, writing and wellbeing throughout your course
Receive guidance in research, writing and wellbeing throughout your course
What you will study
What you will study
If you’re studying for the MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology, you’ll explore a series of core modules that examine the relationship between individuals and organisations, and the factors that shape behaviour at work:
If you’re studying for the MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology, you’ll explore a series of core modules that examine the relationship between individuals and organisations, and the factors that shape behaviour at work:
The Science of Selection and Data Analytics – 30 credits
The Science of Selection and Data Analytics – 30 credits
Leading and Developing People – 30 credits
Leading and Developing People – 30 credits
Consumer Psychology – 30 credits
Consumer Psychology – 30 credits
Wellbeing and the Global Workplace – 30 credits
Wellbeing and the Global Workplace – 30 credits
Systematic Literature Review and Evidence-based Practice – 60 credits
Systematic Literature Review and Evidence-based Practice – 60 credits
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students.
For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
UK and International
To get started with our MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology course, applicants should have a 2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline. We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component area. If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
UK and International
To get started with our MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology course, applicants should have a 2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline. We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component area. If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
Ready to take the next step?
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re ready to deepen your understanding of people at work and what drives effective organisations, this MSc is for you.
Learn online, part-time and flexibly with Coventry University.
Careers and opportunities
Careers and opportunities
Whether you’re looking to move into a people-focused role, specialise in organisational psychology or strengthen your professional experience, our MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology could be the right fit for you. Possible career paths:
Whether you’re looking to move into a people-focused role, specialise in organisational psychology or strengthen your professional experience, our MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology could be the right fit for you. Possible career paths:
Consultancy (self-employed or in a company)
Consultancy (self-employed or in a company)
Training design/facilitating manager
Training design/facilitating manager
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Marketing
Marketing
Selection and recruitment
Selection and recruitment
Occupational development
Occupational development
Wellbeing advocate/coach
Wellbeing advocate/coach
Workplace motivation
Workplace motivation
Further study (PhD)
Further study (PhD)
Management/leadership roles in public, private and third sectors
Management/leadership roles in public, private and third sectors
Organisational strategy design
Organisational strategy design
The career destinations listed above illustrate potential career paths. You may need to gain additional qualifications or practical experience, pass professional examinations, complete training, cover associated costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements to secure employment in these fields.
The career destinations listed above illustrate potential career paths. You may need to gain additional qualifications or practical experience, pass professional examinations, complete training, cover associated costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements to secure employment in these fields.
Accreditation and professional recognition
Accreditation and professional recognition
This course is accredited and recognised by the following bodies:
This course is accredited and recognised by the following bodies:
Association for Business Psychology
Association for Business Psychology
The course is accredited by the Association for Business Psychology (ABP) for the 2025-26 intake and aligns to their standards and codes of practice.
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
This course is designed to include the criteria set by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. It is expected that students who successfully pass the Wellbeing and the Global Workplace module will be eligible to gain the award as an additional qualification.
This course is designed to include the criteria set by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. It is expected that students who successfully pass the Wellbeing and the Global Workplace module will be eligible to gain the award as an additional qualification.
How you will learn
How you will learn
Study 100% online and get the same qualification, along with many of the same benefits and support as a campus student. Some of the benefits include access to highly experienced academics, career advisors, writing tutors and wellbeing services.
Study 100% online and get the same qualification, along with many of the same benefits and support as a campus student. Some of the benefits include access to highly experienced academics, career advisors, writing tutors and wellbeing services.
Our 100% online courses offer the same top-quality modules as on-campus
Our 100% online courses offer the same top-quality modules as on-campus
Your learning activities are available on-demand through our innovative social learning platform, so that you can learn at the best time and location for you
Your learning activities are available on-demand through our innovative social learning platform, so that you can learn at the best time and location for you
Enjoy 24/7 access to electronic resources, including thousands of books, e-journals and newspapers
Enjoy 24/7 access to electronic resources, including thousands of books, e-journals and newspapers
Receive guidance from a tutor who will lead live sessions (recorded for those unable to attend) to support and add depth to your learning
Receive guidance from a tutor who will lead live sessions (recorded for those unable to attend) to support and add depth to your learning
The tutor will be available for further support through email and the learning platform
The tutor will be available for further support through email and the learning platform
Assessment
Assessment
Your chosen Coventry University online degree will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.
Your chosen Coventry University online degree will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.
Assessment methods may include:
Assessment methods may include:
lectures
lectures
seminars
seminars
tutorials
tutorials
presentations
presentations
workshops
workshops
group projects
group projects
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our degrees are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our degrees are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
Who is this course for?
Professionals exploring the human side of work and organisational life
Graduates from non-psychology backgrounds
Work in or aspire to roles in HR, people management, organisational development or coaching
Individuals seeking a flexible way to gain purpose-driven, career-enhancing skills
Who is this course for?
Professionals exploring the human side of work and organisational life
Graduates from non-psychology backgrounds
Work in or aspire to roles in HR, people management, organisational development or coaching
Individuals seeking a flexible way to gain purpose-driven, career-enhancing skills
Fees and funding
Fees and funding
Course fee: ₹5,85,000 ₹11,70,000 (50% Off)
Please note: The 50% tuition fee reduction is available to eligible students from India. The above fee is exclusive of 18% GST, which will be charged additionally.
To learn more or check your eligibility, please reach out to our admissions team.
Course fee: ₹5,85,000 ₹11,70,000 (50% Off)
Please note: The 50% tuition fee reduction is available to eligible students from India. The above fee is exclusive of 18% GST, which will be charged additionally.
To learn more or check your eligibility, please reach out to our admissions team.
Flexible Plans
Flexible Plans
Pay in 3 equal instalments spread across 12 months
Pay in 3 equal instalments spread across 12 months
or
or
One-Time Payment Option
One-Time Payment Option
Settle your full course fee upfront with ease
Settle your full course fee upfront with ease
Fees terms
Fees terms
Regionalised pricing and discounts
Regionalised pricing and discounts
Disclaimers
Disclaimers
Why study this course
Why study this course
This ABP-accredited postgraduate course in business and organisational psychology is designed to provide the depth and rigour needed for professional development, critical reflection and meaningful engagement within this field.
This ABP-accredited postgraduate course in business and organisational psychology is designed to provide the depth and rigour needed for professional development, critical reflection and meaningful engagement within this field.
Applied learning
Applied learning
Skills development
Skills development
Industry-focused
Industry-focused
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