MSc Business Psychology with Human Resource Management in Edinburgh United Kingdom | Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University | Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 21,192
(c. USD28,316.11)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Heriot-Watt University's Business Psychology Master's program stands as Europe's longest-running degree of its type. This innovative course combines fundamental MSc components with insights from our renowned Human Resource Management faculty. As the most prestigious business psychology master's in Europe, this program merges our exceptional teaching in the field with specialized HRM knowledge, crafting a curriculum that cultivates employer-sought competencies. Psychology alumni frequently achieve successful careers across various industries' HR departments.Through psychological workplace analysis and the cultivation of analytical, evaluative, and reflective abilities, you'll identify and enhance subtle organizational factors that, when properly addressed, can boost performance in key areas including:Employee satisfactionWorkplace wellnessManagement effectivenessCompany loyaltyCorporate environmentOutput and efficiencyThe Business Psychology with Human Resource Management curriculum fosters a sophisticated comprehension of the field's parameters, vocabulary, theories, and practices. Our program delivers comprehensive business psychology training to prepare graduates for professional roles across private, public, and nonprofit sectors.Contemporary research findings shape this degree, equipping students with practical, adaptable skills for post-graduation success. The diverse course offerings, including a thesis component, allow specialization according to individual career aspirations in either practice or research.Students will enhance numerical and technological proficiency through statistical software applications and both quantitative/qualitative research methods. Communication abilities are refined via academic projects, collaborative dialogues, and formal presentations.The program develops essential workplace competencies applicable to leadership, advisory, and human resources positions.Our MSc in Business Psychology with Human Resource Management is delivered by distinguished scholars who frequently author influential research and textbooks in their fields. Many instructors complement teaching with professional engagements as translators, interpreters, practicing psychologists, financial experts, and organizational consultants, bringing valuable practical perspectives to academic instruction.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

For MSc entry, students will typically have a First or Second Class Honours Degree. Given the clear practical element of the programmes, we will also consider non-graduate candidates for the Certificate if they have a decade of experience in senior roles in business, such as management or other high-level work. We offer individual courses on a Continuing Professional Development basis to candidates without any previous qualifications. Satisfactory completion of the Certificate will make the student in question eligible for entry on to the Diploma, and assuming they are successful, the MSc. If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. TOEFL iBT 85 (including reading 20, listening 19, speaking 20 and writing 21).

Tuition GBP 21,192

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