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Business Psychology at Heriot Watt University at Edinburgh

Business psychology is a discipline often referred to as occupational psychology and organisational psychology. The MSc Business Psychology will give students an in-depth understanding of the psychological mechanisms that drive positive behaviours and performances in the workplace.

Whether students coming from an industry position or directly from an undergraduate degree, this long-established programme of study will equip them with an effective blend of knowledge drawn from the specialist fields of psychology, management and leadership.

The content on this one-year masters degree programme has been tailored to meet the needs of those working towards a number of job roles, such as business psychology practitioner, human resources manager, organisational development manager, coaching consultant, management consultant or leadership consultant.

Students will develop commercial awareness and an understanding of global organisations which will allow them to recognise the impact of the economy, politics, globalisation and the changing labour market on the psychology of a workplace and performance of individuals and teams. Throughout this programme students will learn from a unique blend of research-led academic teaching and industry-focused practical exercises.

Level Masters
Discipline Business & Management
Duration 12 months
Intakes Jan, Sep
Application Fees GBP 0
Tuition Fees GBP 18520
Campus Edinburgh
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Admission Requirements
Language proficiency (minimum)
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 85
PTE 68
Duolingo Not Required / Waiver
Exam proficiency (minimum)
SAT Not Required / Waiver
ACT Not Required / Waiver
GRE Not Required / Waiver
GMAT Not Required / Waiver
Requirements

Minimum GPA - 70.0%

Rankings
QS Ranking 256
Times Higher Education 351-400
ARWU 801-900
Webometrics 513
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Shanghai Ranking

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Webometrics Ranking

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