This newly re-shaped course for psychology graduates is distinctive in its applied approach to psychology and benefits from a strong professional emphasis. It will give you a competitive edge as you pursue a career as a practising occupational psychologist or go on to study for a professional doctorate. The British Psychological Society commended it for several aspects of good practice, including the availability of and support provided by staff, the practical nature of the course and its strong links with industry, and the balancing emphasis on critical thinking. There is also invaluable input from past students offering insights into different applications of occupational psychology in practice. We have deliberately steered away from more traditional assessment methods such as examinations, as these have little practical relevance to the kinds of challenges you will face as professionals. This course has a strong emphasis on professional practice and evidence-based management principles. You will become equipped to operate successfully in the profession by taking a series of core modules. These include psychological assessment in the workplace, helping organisations to change, research design and methodologies, becoming a professional psychologist and working in a global context. In addition, you can choose to study optional modules in coaching, counselling and positive psychology alongside the more mainstream occupational psychology modules. Instead of using exams for assessment, we have opted for a rich mix of techniques to measure your progress, including writing bids, position papers, poster presentations and live group projects. You will also complete a major piece of original live research for your dissertation.