Direct answer
The University of Surrey MSc Occupational and Organizational Psychology (2026 entry) requires a minimum 2:1 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification, in psychology or a similar subject with psychology content. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Overseas fees are £25,900 for the full-time one-year programme starting September 2026.
Entry requirements
UK qualifications
A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree (or a recognised equivalent international qualification) in psychology or a similar subject with psychology content. The official page lists the following as examples of similar subjects:
- Any major with a psychology minor
- Human resource management
- Organisational behaviour
- Business, with clear evidence of modules related to organisational behaviour and business psychology
- Sociology, with psychology modules
Work experience consideration
The University states: “We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don’t meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-” The official page text is cut off at this point, so the full conditions for work experience consideration are not completely available from the supplied evidence.
International qualifications
The official page states that a “recognised equivalent international qualification” is accepted but does not provide a country-specific equivalency table, percentage requirement, or GPA conversion for Chinese applicants. The page does not specify a China percentage or grading scale. Applicants must verify the current recognised equivalent for their specific qualification directly with the University.
What still requires live rechecking
The supplied official page text is incomplete in the entry requirements section. The sentence regarding work experience consideration ends mid-sentence. The full conditions—including the minimum duration, nature of relevant experience, and how it is assessed—are not fully captured in the evidence. Additionally, no China-specific equivalency information is present. Both points require live rechecking against the current published page.
Course structure
The full-time programme runs over one year starting September 2026. Modules are indicative and subject to teaching availability, student demand, and class size caps. The course operates on a 15-credit tariff.
Semester 1 core modules:
- Organisational Behaviour: Psychology in the Workplace
- Performance, Engagement and Well-Being
- Psychological Assessment in the Workplace
- Research Methods for Applied Psychology
Semester 2 core modules:
- Human Resource Development
- Advanced Research Methods for Applied Psychology
- Applying Psychology at Work
- The Psychology of Leadership and Decision Making
Semester 1 & 2 core:
- Applied Research Dissertation
Optional modules for Year 1 are at FHEQ Level 7. Full details are available in the course catalogue.
Professional accreditation
The course holds two accreditations:
- British Psychological Society (BPS): Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS. The official page notes that a BPS-accredited degree is a recognised mark of quality for employers and a required step for becoming a Chartered Occupational Psychologist.
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB): The programme is AACSB-accredited.
To pursue the Stage 2 qualification in Occupational Psychology after completing the course, you must be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS.
Fees
- UK fees: £15,800
- Overseas fees: £25,900
The page lists funding available under scholarships but does not detail specific scholarship names, amounts, or eligibility criteria in the supplied evidence.
Career outcomes
The official page lists roles that graduates have gone on to secure, including human resources strategist, learning and development manager, research leads, occupational psychologist, health and wellbeing lead, leadership design consultant, talent management, competency framework developer, recruitment manager or director, employee engagement lead, behavioural analyst, HR manager or director, HR organisational development specialist, and data analyst. Past students have secured jobs in occupational psychology consultancies (including Saville Assessments, Amberjack and ABA Consulting) and in public organisations such as the UK Police Federation and the NHS.
What the official page does not establish
The supplied evidence does not contain:
- A China-specific entry requirement percentage or GPA
- Specific scholarship details or eligibility
- A complete statement of work experience consideration conditions
FAQ
What degree classification do I need for this course?
A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification, in psychology or a similar subject with psychology content.
Can work experience replace the degree requirement?
The University states it may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you do not meet the academic requirements. The full conditions are not completely available in the supplied evidence, as the official page text is cut off.
Is this course BPS-accredited?
Yes. The MSc is accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
What are the fees for overseas students?
Overseas fees for the full-time programme starting September 2026 are £25,900.
Does the official page specify entry requirements for Chinese applicants?
No. The page refers to a “recognised equivalent international qualification” but does not provide a country-specific equivalency table or percentage requirement for Chinese qualifications.
Official sources
The information in this article is drawn exclusively from the University of Surrey’s official postgraduate course page for the MSc Occupational and Organizational Psychology (2026 entry), available at https://www.surrey.ac.uk/postgraduate/occupational-and-organizational-psychology-msc. Applicants should always check the live page for the most current details, as modules are subject to teaching availability, student demand, and class size caps.
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