MSc Business and Organisational Psychology (online)

Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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30 monthsProgram duration

9,984 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Business AnalyticsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Business Analytics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The online MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology, from Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University, is designed to provide a critical understanding of human behaviour in the workplace. This programme helps you understand what makes individuals thrive at work, enhances organisational performance, and develops skills to create a healthier work environment.

Created by experts in our psychology department, the MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology offers an in-depth understanding of the psychological principles that drive positive workplace performance. Graduates gain comprehensive knowledge of psychological theory, evidence, and methods relevant to business practices. This degree equips you with the skills and personal qualities necessary to successfully apply your knowledge in a business career.

Program overview

Main Subject

Business Analytics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Bachelor GPA

2.7+

IELTS

6.5+

Typically, you will hold a recognised first or second class honours degree, or equivalent professional qualification. Students whose native language is not English and who have not been educated previously in the English language must provide evidence of their English language proficiency. Alternatively, Heriot-Watt Online students can take exams in two courses of the programmes, Business Analytics and Management Consultancy. Based on the result from these two courses students will continue the programme at MSc level.

Program Duration

30 Months

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

9,984 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

9,984 GBP

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Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

30 monthsProgram duration

9,984 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Business AnalyticsMain Subject Area

Program overview

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Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission requirements

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