Course contact details
Postgraduate Admissions
Email:pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk
Phone:01224 272090
University of Aberdeen
Directorate of Global Engagement, Marketing and Recruitment
King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
Earn a graduate qualification in occupational psychology online. Study flexibly and choose from a range of workplace psychology courses. 10% discount for NHS staff. Join a flexible postgraduate diploma (PgDip) in Psychology that you can tailor to your interests and career goals.
This online PgDip offers you a range of courses to choose from, each focusing on a different aspect of occupational psychology. Study at Masters level with a UK university and explore topics including:
organisational psychology
human factors and safety
organisational conflict
diversity and inclusion
social bias
mental health and wellbeing at work.
With the guidance of expert psychologists and researchers, you’ll learn to create workplaces that are more safe, inclusive, and supportive of employees’ health and wellbeing.
Who can study Psychology in the Workplace?
This distance-learning PgDip is for anyone interested in workplace and occupational psychology.
You do not need a background or qualification in Psychology to join us.
Teaching is delivered through MyAberdeen, our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It holds all the materials, tools and support you’ll need in your studies. You can access your learning materials on computer, smartphone and laptop, 24 hours a day.
This qualification is assessed entirely online. We use several types of assessment throughout the programme, including: multiple-choice tests, and your contribution to discussion boards.
This distance learning Psychology in the Workplace PgDip is delivered flexibly, 100% online.
You can learn with us anywhere, no student visa required, and manage your study hours to suit you.
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The minimum entry requirements for the PgDip or PgCert are a 2:2 UK undergraduate degree (or equivalent), or relevant experience that supports this level of study.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Overall - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5 or above; Reading - 6.0 or above; Speaking - 5.5 or above; Writing - 6.0 or above. IELTS Indicator or IELTS General Training are not accepted. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition: Overall - 90 with: Listening - 17 or above; Reading - 21 or above; Speaking - 20 or above; Writing - 21 or above. DI code is 0818 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | Overall - 62 with: Listening - 59 or above; Reading - 59 or above; Speaking - 59 or above; Writing - 59 or above. Online test is not accepted. |
| Institution's Own Test | Academic English Pre-sessional Programme (PSE) - Pass (valid for 1 year). Academic English Preparation Programme undertaken at other UK HEI - accredited by BALEAP and within 1 year of start of course. | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | C | Overall - 176 with: Listening - 162 or above; Reading - 162 or above; Speaking - 162 or above; Writing - 169 or above. |
Please use the checklist at the following webpage to determine how you can meet our English language requirements:https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/requirements-pg-266.php
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
This indicative cost is based on 120 credits of study over two years, starting in January 2026. The fees quoted above are based on you starting your studies with us in the 2025/26 academic year.
Our tuition fees will rise by 3% for the 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 academic years. Our indicative cost includes a 3% fee rise each year.
You’re entitled to 20% off our postgraduate taught degrees and short courses if you have a degree from the University of Aberdeen. NHS staff receive 10% off online postgraduate degrees and short courses offered by our School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition; our School of Psychology; and our ILM leadership courses.
Email:pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk
Phone:01224 272090
Directorate of Global Engagement, Marketing and Recruitment
King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
At University of Aberdeen