Occupational psychology brings the science of psychology to the world of work. Researching a wide variety of areas in employment, high performance, wellbeing, team performance, equality, and ethics, Occupational Psychologists provide consultancy and intervention programmes to employers and staff. You will learn to improve team performance by working with employers to create healthy and motivating working environments; using the latest research in human performance to help companies and individuals reach their potential. Teaching on this course is informed by leading-edge research, and offers opportunities toward joining the field as a critical thinking leader.
This Occupational Psychology postgraduate programme has been designed by the University of Wolverhampton, according to the Stage 1 British Psychological Society (BPS) training standards. Therefore, it covers all 8 required knowledge areas, including selection, psychological assessment, performance management, professional development, work design, and organisational change. The academic content of the programme is in accordance to the requirements of the BPS, enabling graduates to apply for membership.
The programme serves as a “bridge” for both Psychology graduates who wish to enter the field of business and organisations, as well as graduates of Business/Economics Studies who want to study human resource management from a Psychology perspective.
What you will study
Through the course and your contact with businesses and organisations, you will learn how to improve team performance by creating a healthy work environment, full of motivation. By utilising the latest research data on human performance, you will be able to offer companies and individuals you collaborate with, the opportunity to reach their maximum potential.
You will gain experience in researching and applying theoretical models to complex issues within the team environment. You will be trained in advanced concepts in Psychology, and you will have the opportunity to understand how these theories and models can be applied to various issues in the workplace and businesses, such as individual performance assessment, organisational behaviour, and leadership strategies. You will learn how to use professional development tools, develop training interventions, and oversee change management processes, considering human well-being.
The programme, apart from specialised theoretical knowledge of psychology, based on pioneering research, also develops the necessary professional skills for occupational psychologists, such as counselling, project management, and leadership.
Why choose this course
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The School of Psychology of Mediterranean College has the greatest expertise in Greece in providing university-level psychology studies.
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It is designed by the public UK University of Wolverhampton and is offered as a direct franchise programme in Greece, according to the highest quality standards.
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It follows the standards of the British Psychological Society (BPS) regarding Stage 1 training in Occupational Psychology, covering the 5 thematic areas according to BPS: Leadership, Motivation & Engagement - Well-being at Work – Work Design, Organizational Change & Development - Psychological Assessment - Learning, Training & Development.
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It gives you the opportunity to register with the BPS, pursue Level 2 training and obtain a chartered occupational psychologist status (applies to psychology graduates holding the Graduate Basis for Chartership).
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It is recognised in Greece as professionally equivalent to postgraduate degrees from Greek public Universities.
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It offers solid theoretical knowledge, based on contemporary research and critical review of the literature, while also developing practical skills in counselling & coaching, leadership, and project management.
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You will be able to formulate, design, and conduct psychological research, while respecting the code of ethics and conduct of the BPS and HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council).
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You will be able to design interventions and applications, considering the diverse needs of organisations, the existing organisational frameworks, and reliable research findings.
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It is flexible, suitable for working professionals, as it combines distance learning with on campus workshops, and professionally oriented assessments.