BSc (Hons) Business Psychology

Move closer to that dream role and improve your career prospects with this inspiring, 100% online course. Mixing the fields of psychology and business, the course allows you to enjoy exploring a variety of topics while also developing your understanding of core theories.

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Take an in depth look at the fascinating world of business psychology with our BSc (Hons) Business Psychology. There’s a strong focus on real life situations, helping you gain an understanding of the psychological behaviours of people in business or organisation contexts. This course also allows you to immerse yourself in a variety of unique and interesting topics – including psychological development through the lifespan, leadership and managing teams, as well as individual differences, emotions and behaviours.
You’ll begin applying knowledge of the human mind and behaviour to investigate fundamental business functions. You’ll also learn how to adopt core psychological theories to understand organisational change, effective leadership, recruitment and selection, and corporate decision-making. Our courses involve a range of technical competencies which can be applied immediately to the real world, making you an asset to any team or employer.
The BSc (Hons) Business Psychology is made up of the following modules and upon completion, is equal to a total of 360 credits:
• Fundamentals of Effective Learning in Psychology
• Introduction to Social Psychology
• Human Resources Management
• Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
• Individual Differences, Emotions and Behaviours
• Personality and Intelligence
• Business and Management Skills
• Advanced Cognitive Psychology
• Biological Psychology

A shorter 16-month CertHE is also available at 120 credits.

Looking to progress in your career? Or maybe you want to start a new role? Our BSc (Hons) Business Psychology will allow you to fit your education around your work and family commitments as you study 100% online and part-time. Graduates of the course will also have a holistic understanding of both business and psychology in addition to a wide range of transferable skills including critical thinking, research, self-motivation and communication.

At University of Essex Online, we believe everyone should be able to access education. That’s why we take both academic and work-based experience into account when deciding if a student is eligible for a course. All our potential students are assessed individually by a dedicated Admissions team who’ll determine whether they’re right for either our academic, open or work experience entry route onto our courses.

There may be instances where you don’t meet the requirements of the BSc (Hons) Psychology. So you still have the opportunity to complete the dissertation and be awarded a degree.

A business psychology degree equips you with a wide range of skills, making you highly prized by employers in a variety of industries and professions. From this degree you can pursue a career in organisational psychology, management, human resources, business development, business consultancy, staff training and development, careers counselling, marketing/advertising or finance.