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What they do

Occupational psychology is concerned with the performance of people at work and

groups and organisations behave and function. Its aim is to increase the effectiven

improve the job satisfaction of individuals.

The speciality is broader in scope and less formalised than many areas of psycholo

elds, including ergonomics, personnel management and time management. Work

and research roles, and to a lesser extent, in technical and administrative roles.

Where they work

Occupational psychologists often work for large private companies, in governmentmanagement training centres and for private consultancies. They usually work alon

such as managers, trade union representatives, training ofces and specialist staff

concerned. The Civil Service is one of the largest single employers of occupationa

Service, the Home Ofce, the Employment Department Group (including the Empl

of Defence and the Civil Service Commission all employ occupational psychologist

To become a Chartered Member of the Society through the occupational psycholo

the following qualications:

Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) . This is achieved by comdegree or conversion course

Society accredited Masters in Occupational Psychology or Stage 1 of th

Occupational Psychology

Stage 2 of the Societys Qualication in Occupational Psychology (two

In order to use the title Occupational Psychologist, you will need to be registered w

Council (HPC). This will involve completing Stage 2 of the Society's Qualication i

equivalent qualication that has been approved by the HPC. Contact the HPC for m

requirements for their register.

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increasingly in demand. Opportunities exist in both the public and private sectors a

psychologists are employed in the private sector. Salaries can vary enormously.

In Psychologist Appointments, which is part of The Psychologist, the Soc

In national newspapers (e.g. The Times, The Guardian, The Independent)In specialist publications from the Civil Service

Mature students often ask us if their age will prevent them from succeeding in a ps

out more information under the Change of Careersection.

Admissions tutors will not normally accept graduates with a 2:2 unless they have a

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applied research ability - a taught MSc would be less relevant unless there is a heamethods.

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means an MSc or MPhil in which the candidate has successfully completed an app

the universities directly for more specic information on their entry criteria.

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requirements, application procedure etc.

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conferences, and special interest groups and chat rooms with membership.

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