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Money MattersInterested in being an influencer in a major corporation? Or mentoring people to overcome challenging situations at work? Or perhaps you want to coach leaders of charities and public organisations?
Cognitive psychology. Social psychology. Decision making. Fairness at work. This course lets you combine your interests in human behaviour and business operations. You don’t need any psychology or business knowledge when you join us, just curiosity and a willingness to learn.
Our focus is on preparing you for a career as a business psychologist. We help you learn the practical skills you’ll need for the future. You’ll learn how to manage client relationships, identify problems and come up with solutions.
During your final year, you will have the opportunity to create your own project around a challenge. You'll collect and analyse data, and applying your creativity to solve the issue, mirroring real-world scenarios commonly encountered in professional environments...
3 years full-time
4 years with placement
4 years with overseas study
4 years with foundation
Rico"My passion for psychology and understanding how people work was a big reason why I decided on the course. I was also interested in learning more about Business so the integration of both subjects was a great combination. Modules such as ‘Working in a Digital Era’ are very interesting as the topic of understanding AI and what it means for future employment is important."
BA (Hons) Business Psychology Alumni
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Business School Impact System (BSIS)
EFMD Quality Improvement System
The Association for Business Psychology
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023-2027
National Student Survey 2024 (NSS)
You will study eight 15 credit units. Please note that the following list of units is indicative and may be subject to change.
The aim of this unit is to provide students with an understanding of the wider world of work. It introduces students to tools for analysing the external environment (eg PESTLE, SWOT etc.) in order for them to understand how socioeconomic factors influences organisational and HR strategies. It examines features of the contemporary economy such as, labour markets, changes in workforce demographics, changing composition of the economy (rise in service and knowledge work, decline of manufacturing) and the global economy. It explores the implications of specific contexts of the contemporary economy for managing people for example, service workers, knowledge workers, precarious workers, an international workforce, social care, and differences in public/private sector work.
The purpose of this unit is to provide students with an understanding of the psychology of consumers and their buying behaviour. The unit focuses on consumer’s perceptions, beliefs, attitudes and what influences them towards buying or not buying products and services
This unit will introduce students to the work of psychologists; the types of work that psychologists do in an organisational setting. Enabling students to understand how psychologists are applied in a practical employment related setting.
This unit aims to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the study of individual’s behaviours, thoughts and emotions in business and organisational settings. The unit explores the mainstream theories concerning business, work and organisational psychology.
This unit will develop the student’s academic skills to ensure their success on the degree programme. Covering topics such as writing, research, referencing, presentation and digital skills.
This unit will identify the current issues relating to fairness in the workplace; understand key patterns and manifestations of employment inequality and how inequalities intersect with each other to create and sustain disadvantage. The unit will explore discriminatory practices for specific groups and evaluate the effectiveness of organisational and institutional frameworks to tackle these practices. Students will develop skills and knowledge with respect to developing and applying policies on fairness and equality in the workplace.
This unit gives students an understanding of finance within organisations, with a specific focus on budgeting, and an introduction to FinTech, the key technologies and business models that will re-imagine the global economy in the 21st century.
The unit aims to review the digital context for work and its implications for managers. It explores how technology is used in the management of people and resources. It critically analyses how technology provides opportunities for collaborative working along with the strengths and limitations of technology for people and organisations, including ethical considerations.
Study
Assessment
Our BA (Hons) Business Psychology degree offers the chance to spend a year getting a taste of professional life. It not only gives you the opportunity to develop your core skills and learn about how business really operates in your industry, but also shows employers that you’re ready to get to work.
Find out more about what a placement can do for you. Visit our placements page.
Study abroad
Instead of a placement, you'll have the opportunity to spend up to a year overseas, studying with one of our partner institutions across Europe, or beyond. Go abroad in the third year of your degree, and you’ll not only learn about other cultures, improve your language skills and discover more about yourself – you’ll also boost your career prospects. Having first-hand knowledge of another country’s cultures and traditions can take you far in a range of careers. And, by going abroad you’ll also demonstrate the kind of independent spirit and adaptability that many employers want.
Working abroad
Gaining work experience with an international flavour offers a double benefit. While you’ll learn valuable professional skills in a real-world workplace, you’ll also experience different cultures, ways of working and new perspectives. Whether it’s a summer exchange, holiday internship or year-long international placement, global experience can make a world of difference to your career prospects.
You will study seven 15 credit units. Please note that the following list of units is indicative and may be subject to change.
This unit presents a systematic approach to the study of strategy, building upon an array of ideas and theories ranging from industrial organisation theory to institutional economics. This unit outlines the fundamentals of strategic management and gives students an introduction in this important area of business management. Students will gain an awareness of the issues involved and the techniques that managers adopt. The tools and techniques will help students understand how organisations achieve sustainable competitive advantage.
The aim of this unit is to develop students' understanding of consumer behaviour and its usefulness for marketing management. Drawing on disciplines such as sociology, psychology and consumer behaviour the unit develops understanding of the nature of consumers as individuals within society and their culture.
The purpose of this unit is to develop student’s knowledge and understanding of concepts and theories in the field of social psychology. Student’s will develop an appreciation and understanding of the relevance of social psychological theories and empirical findings across differing organisational contexts and will be able to evaluate critically traditional and contemporary theories in social psychology.
The aim of the unit is to extend the student’s knowledge and understanding of historical background, concepts and theories in the study of personality and individual differences including intelligence and psychometric testing. The unit will develop the student’s understanding of the relevance of these concepts and theories when applied to the recruitment and selection process.
This unit will build on the academic skills developed and introduce employability skills and tools that will enable them to find a placement or work experience.
This unit examines a broad range of topics aimed at explaining cognitive processes. It also examines the historical and conceptual issues surrounding approaches, methods and paradigms when considering these topics. The student will have the opportunity to develop a sound understanding of theories and models in a range of topics, including perception, attention, automaticity, memory, consciousness, cognition and emotion, language, reasoning and decision-making. Furthermore, this course aims to enable the student to apply their knowledge and understanding of cognitive processes to real world issues and situations.
Students in this unit develop a sound understanding of the theory and practice of leadership and organisational change, including the factors, which contribute to the successful facilitation of change within the workplace. Review the impact of decision-making and risk management in the management of change process. The unit provides participants with the opportunity to critically reflect upon their own experiences of change management drawing on a range of perspectives.
Study
Assessment
Our BA (Hons) Business Psychology degree offers the chance to spend a year getting a taste of professional life. It not only gives you the opportunity to develop your core skills and learn about how business really operates in your industry, but also shows employers that you’re ready to get to work.
Find out more about what a placement can do for you. Visit our placements page.
Study abroad
Instead of a placement, you'll have the opportunity to spend up to a year overseas, studying with one of our partner institutions across Europe, or beyond. Go abroad in the third year of your degree, and you’ll not only learn about other cultures, improve your language skills and discover more about yourself – you’ll also boost your career prospects. Having first-hand knowledge of another country’s cultures and traditions can take you far in a range of careers. And, by going abroad you’ll also demonstrate the kind of independent spirit and adaptability that many employers want.
Working abroad
Gaining work experience with an international flavour offers a double benefit. While you’ll learn valuable professional skills in a real-world workplace, you’ll also experience different cultures, ways of working and new perspectives. Whether it’s a summer exchange, holiday internship or year-long international placement, global experience can make a world of difference to your career prospects.
You will study six core units (five 15 credit units and one 30 credit unit). Please note that the following list of units is indicative and may be subject to change.
This unit builds on the Year 3, Term 1 unit, Designing a Research Project. Students reflect on their chosen topics, literature review and research design and undertake data collection and analysis. They present their findings in the form of a Research Project.
The purpose of this unit is to apply psychological theories and principles to organisations and individuals in their places of work as well as the individual's work-life more generally. The unit examines key topic areas in work psychology that affect people's performance and well-being at work, including individual differences, stress, cognitive ability; teamwork; work design and emotional intelligence.
This unit introduces students to the research process and methodologies including quantitative and qualitative approaches. It discusses how to identify a business issue for research and how to situate this within a relevant body of academic literature. It explores the literature review process and analyses key considerations in research design.
Building on the Professional Practice module at Level 5, this unit will further embed the employability skills required to prepare students for work careers on graduation. Students will have the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of employability-based events, which will simulate work-based and recruitment and selection scenarios.
This unit explores concepts and models of leadership, reviews key issues such as diversity and ethical leadership; personality, psychological factors, use of coaching and mentoring in relation to leadership development. Leadership theories and practice; strategic leadership; ethical leadership; diversity and leadership; leadership and change; power and politics; cross cultural leadership; globalization and sustainability; personality and psychological factors in relation to the role.
The purpose of this unit is to explore the interconnected nature of organisational power, politics and conflict. Drawing on theories of power, politics and conflict this unit examines the implications for management with respect to organisational culture, decision making, productivity and individual well-being.
Study
Assessment
Our BA (Hons) Business Psychology degree offers the chance to spend a year getting a taste of professional life. It not only gives you the opportunity to develop your core skills and learn about how business really operates in your industry, but also shows employers that you’re ready to get to work.
Find out more about what a placement can do for you. Visit our placements page.
Study abroad
Instead of a placement, you'll have the opportunity to spend up to a year overseas, studying with one of our partner institutions across Europe, or beyond. Go abroad in the third year of your degree, and you’ll not only learn about other cultures, improve your language skills and discover more about yourself – you’ll also boost your career prospects. Having first-hand knowledge of another country’s cultures and traditions can take you far in a range of careers. And, by going abroad you’ll also demonstrate the kind of independent spirit and adaptability that many employers want.
Working abroad
Gaining work experience with an international flavour offers a double benefit. While you’ll learn valuable professional skills in a real-world workplace, you’ll also experience different cultures, ways of working and new perspectives. Whether it’s a summer exchange, holiday internship or year-long international placement, global experience can make a world of difference to your career prospects.
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GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent
Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer
IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered.
A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement.
AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted.
The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.
Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English pass
and
GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics pass
GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent
Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer
IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered.
A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement.
AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted.
The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.
Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
There’s further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK qualifications.
Tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year are still being finalised for all courses. You can find information on 2024/25 standard undergraduate fees for UK/Channel Islands and EU/Non-EU international students. All fees stated may be subject to change for the 2025/26 academic year.
All of the books required for the course are available from the library. The University also has PC labs and a laptop loan service. However, many students choose to buy some of the core textbooks for the course and/or a laptop. Students may also need to print their assignments and other documents. Campus printing costs start from 5p per page. Estimated costs are £300 for a laptop up to £100 each year for books and printing. Total optional cost: £600
Find out more about financing your studies and whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships
Money MattersMany organisations have already seen the value of having a business psychologist on board.
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“Making the decision to study at Manchester Metropolitan has probably been the best decision of my life.”
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