Earn a graduate qualification in workplace psychology online.
Join a flexible postgraduate certificate (PgCert) in Psychology that you can tailor to your interests and career goals.
This online PgCert 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 safer, inclusive, and supportive of employees’ health and wellbeing.
Who can study Psychology in the Workplace?
This distance-learning PgCert is for anyone interested in workplace and occupational psychology. You do not need a background or qualification in Psychology to join us.
Fits around full-time work
This PgCert is designed to fit around work. With part-time hours and 24/7 study access.
You’re in expert hands
We’ve been delivering online and distance learning for decades.
NHS and alumni discounts
NHS staff get 10% off this qualification. University of Aberdeen alumni get 20% off.
What you’ll study
You can choose to study for a:
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
- or start with one of the short courses that make up this PgCert (15 credits).
Try our degree scheduler
Choose your courses
See all the courses that are part of this degree and choose what you want to study.
Manage your study schedule
Control the pace and cost of your degree. Decide how much you want to study each term.
Save to your wishlist
Save your schedule to your wishlist so you can view and edit anytime.
How you’ll study
Online learning
This distance learning Psychology in the Workplace PgCert is delivered flexibly, 100% online.
You can learn with us anywhere, no student visa required, and manage your study hours to suit you.
Your teaching
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. Take a look around MyAberdeen.
You can access your learning materials on computer, smartphone and laptop, 24 hours a day. You’ll find a range of resources at your fingertips, including:
- videos
- video lectures to stream and download
- reading materials
- discussion boards with your tutors and peers
- the online resources of our award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library.
Your tutors
You’ll learn from practising psychologists from our School of Psychology. All have extensive research and university teaching experience.
You’ll also learn from your fellow students. You’ll be studying online alongside individuals from a range of backgrounds who may be based all over the world.
Your support team
Our friendly team are here to answer any queries you have before, during and after your studies.
Kevin Allan
Kevin is the programme coordinator. He’ll be on hand to answer any questions about the PgCert content before you start and to help you throughout your studies.
Rhona Moore
Rhona is part of the School’s postgraduate teaching support team. She’ll be there throughout your studies to answer any of your non-academic queries.
Get in touch
The online education team is here to answer any questions you have right now about this qualification, or about studying online.
Ask us a questionWhere this will take you
Your PgCert qualification
You’ll receive a recognised PgCert in Psychology in the Workplace from the University of Aberdeen, one of the UK’s six ancient universities.
You’ll receive exactly the same qualification online as you would on campus. Your PgCert title will not mention online or distance learning.
Your qualification will be recognised by industry and educational institutions around the world, opening up international opportunities.
Careers
Whatever your industry, you’ll gain career-enhancing skills and expertise with your graduate qualification in workplace psychology.
Your qualification could help you progress within your existing role, or move into a role focused on mental health, wellbeing, Human Factors or workplace safety in any sector.
Roles you’ll be able to seek out include:
- Human Factors Consultant / Specialist
- Safety Advisor / Scientist
- Human Performance Advisor.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Your employer or professional institute may recognise this PgCert for CPD hours. Talk to your employer or institute to find out more.
Free career support
Access our free careers service while you study.
- 1:1 appointments
- CV checks
- Interview prep
- Job opportunities
Fees and funding
Postgraduate Certificate
60 credits
£4,060
This indicative cost is based on 30 credits of study per term, starting in September 2025.
The fee quoted above is based on you starting your studies with us in the 2025/26 academic year.
Our indicative cost includes a 5% fee rise each year.
Pay as you go
This is a pay-as-you-go qualification.
You do not have to pay the full tuition fee upfront.
You can spread the cost and pay as you go, term by term.
How it works
- You decide how many credits to study for each term.
- At the start of term, you pay only for the credits you’re taking that term.
- This gives you control over your costs and workload for each term of your qualification.
Your personalised cost breakdown
Use the degree scheduler to plan your studies and see your cost breakdown, term by term.
Entry requirements
PgCert
The minimum entry requirements for this PgCert are:
- a 2:2 UK undergraduate degree (or equivalent), or
- relevant experience that supports this level of study.
Short course route to PgCert Psychology in the Workplace
If you do not meet these entry requirements, or are not ready to commit to a full PgCert, you may be able to use our online short courses as a route into the PgCert instead.
Find out about our short course route to entryApply for this programme
- Start month
- September or January
- INDICATIVE COST
- £4,060
This indicative cost is based on 30 credits of study per term, starting in September 2025.
Apply via our Applicant Portal