OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Business and Organisational Psychology
A postgraduate-level qualification providing thorough grounding in psychological research, business tools, and methods applied across diverse organisational settings and corporate cultures to support strategic decision-making.
Course Features
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Business and Organisational Psychology is a regulated, Ofqual-approved qualification with the following key features:
- 6 mandatory units totalling 120 credits at RQF Level 7
- 1,200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
- Internally assessed coursework with external verification by OTHM
- Flexible delivery mode — centres may deliver online, blended, or in-person
- Recognised as equivalent to a Master's degree on the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
- Progression arrangements with multiple UK universities for Master's top-up (dissertation stage)
About This Course
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Business and Organisational Psychology is a postgraduate qualification designed to provide learners with a thorough grounding in the theory and practical skills required to apply psychological research, business tools, and methods within a variety of organisational settings and corporate cultures.
Ofqual-regulated qualification at RQF Level 7, equivalent to a Master's degree
120 credits across 6 structured mandatory units
Covers workplace wellbeing, motivation, leadership, change management, team building, and research design
Develops analytical, research, and strategic decision-making skills applicable to real organisational settings
Coursework-based assessment with no formal examinations
Enables progression to Master's top-up programmes at UK and international universities
What You'll Learn
Upon successfully completing this qualification, learners will have achieved the following official learning outcomes as specified in the OTHM 2025 specification:
Understand and analyse stress, its physical manifestations, and its cost to individuals and organisations, and evaluate strategies for stress management and preventative health programmes
Understand motivation theories (content and process), their application to job design, and the role of extrinsic and intrinsic rewards in organisational contexts
Understand the organisational change cycle, models of planned and emergent change, and techniques for managing resistance to change and organisational development interventions
Understand leadership and management styles, trait and contingency theories, transformational leadership, and the impact of gender, culture, ethics, and trust on leadership effectiveness
Understand the differences between groups and teams, models of team development, characteristics of high-performing teams, and the role of diversity in team effectiveness
Be able to formulate a structured business psychology research proposal, critically review literature, design appropriate research methodologies, and address ethical considerations including GDPR
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is designed for professionals who wish to apply psychological principles within business and organisational environments and advance into senior or specialist roles.
HR professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of workplace psychology, wellbeing, and people management
Managers and senior leaders wishing to apply evidence-based psychological methods to leadership and organisational strategy
Organisational development consultants and advisors who work with businesses on culture, performance, and change
Psychology graduates looking to specialise in the application of psychological research to business and organisational settings
Individuals seeking to transition into roles in business psychology, occupational health, learning and development, or recruitment
Those who aspire to progress to a relevant Master's degree programme through OTHM's university progression arrangements
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Business and Organisational Psychology course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Motivation, Job Design and Extrinsic Rewards
Organisational Development and Change
Leadership and Management Style
Team Building
Research Design in Business Psychology
Course Requirements
To be eligible for entry onto the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Business and Organisational Psychology, learners must meet the following entry requirements as specified in the official OTHM 2025 specification:
An honours degree in a related subject, a UK Level 6 diploma, or an equivalent overseas qualification
Mature learners with relevant management experience may also be considered (learners must verify this with their delivery centre prior to registration)
Learners must be 21 years of age or older at the commencement of the course
Learners from non-majority English-speaking countries must provide evidence of English language competency in accordance with OTHM's English Language Expectations
Alternative professional qualifications with a minimum of three years' relevant work experience in a public service or related field may also be considered
Assessments
All units in this qualification are internally assessed by the approved centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualification is criterion-referenced, and learners must demonstrate achievement of all specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria to achieve a pass. There are no formal examinations; all assessment is through coursework submitted via the centre.
Coursework assignments including essays and poster tasks (e.g., Health, Work and Stress: 1 poster and 1 essay, approximately 4,500 words)
Written essays (e.g., Motivation, Job Design and Extrinsic Rewards: 2 essays; Organisational Development and Change: 1 essay; Leadership and Management Style: 1 essay — each approximately 4,500 words)
Short answer questions (e.g., Team Building unit)
Research proposal (Research Design in Business Psychology: approximately 4,500 words)
Progression
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Business and Organisational Psychology enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further academic study.
Progression to a Master's top-up (dissertation stage, 60 credits) at UK universities with advanced standing via OTHM's university progression agreements
Career advancement into senior organisational psychology, HR management, or leadership development roles
Progression into roles such as Organisational Psychologist, HR Manager, or Leadership and Development Consultant
Opportunity to continue study towards doctoral-level qualifications following Master's completion
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