About Msc Business Psychology With Human Resource Management in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh
This specialist MSc blends Human Resource Management with Business Psychology, a discipline also known as Occupational Psychology and Organisational Psychology, which equips you with a depth of understanding around the psychological mechanisms that drive positive behaviours and performances in the workplace.
By viewing the workplace through a psychological perspective, and by developing analytical, critical thinking, and reflection skills, you will learn to recognize and improve seemingly intangible aspects of the workplace which, when appropriately managed, can directly improve performance, in areas such as:
- Job satisfaction
- Well-being
- Leadership
- Organisational commitment
- Organisational culture
- Performance and productivity
Business Psychology graduates often build extremely rewarding careers in Human Resource Management within a range of industries. This is why Heriot-Watt has created this specialist programme which blends our world-class teaching in Business Psychology with our expertise in Human Resource Management to create a specialist programme that develops a range of skills which are highly-desirable to employers.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 90
- PTE: 58-64
Heriot-Watt University Highlights
| Year of Establishment |
1821 |
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Suburban |
| Establishment Year |
1966 |
| Endowment |
£8.9 million |
| Total Enrolment |
30,000+ |
| Mode of Program |
Full time, distance and online |
| Graduate job rate |
80% |
Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below:
| Expenses |
Cost in Pounds(Monthly) |
| Hall Fees |
£500- £735 |
| Food/Toiletries/Laundry |
£175 |
| Social |
£140 |
| Mobile Phone |
£25 |
| Books and Equipment |
May vary |
| Travel |
£1.80/per bus ticket |
| Total |
£865- £1,100 |
Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.
