This Ofqual-regulated diploma develops advanced business psychology knowledge and practical skills for applying psychological research, business tools, and organisational methods to workplace wellb...
This Ofqual-regulated Level 7 qualification is designed as a structured, employer-aligned programme that develops practical business psychology capability, academic study skills, and progression opportunities for advanced study and professional practice.
Ofqual-regulated Level 7 qualification
120 credits completed over 1 year
1200 Total Qualification Time hours
480 Guided Learning Hours
6 mandatory units
Assessed through coursework on a pass/fail basis
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Business and Organisational Psychology provides a thorough grounding in the theory and practical skills needed to apply psychological research, business tools, and methods within organisational settings and corporate cultures. It addresses primary business functions and shows how they are integrated to inform organisational culture, critical thinking, and strategic decision-making.
Ofqual-regulated and recognised at Level 7 on the RQF
Equivalent academic level to postgraduate study, with progression to Master’s top-up
Strong focus on workplace application of psychology in organisations
Builds research, analysis, writing, and digital literacy skills
Covers wellbeing, motivation, leadership, teams, and organisational change
Designed for progression into employment or further study
You will develop advanced knowledge and applied competence across the core areas of business and organisational psychology, aligned with the qualification objectives and unit content.
Understand individual, team, and organisational factors that affect workplace behaviour
Apply business psychology techniques to support workplace wellbeing and organisational success
Evaluate motivation, job design, and reward approaches in organisational contexts
Analyse leadership, management style, team development, and organisational change
Assess stress, burnout, PTSD, and workplace interventions linked to health and performance
Design and structure academically grounded business psychology research proposals
This diploma is suited to learners seeking advanced knowledge of business and organisational psychology for professional practice, organisational improvement, or postgraduate progression.
Managers who want to improve leadership, wellbeing, and team effectiveness
HR professionals working in recruitment, development, and employee experience
Learning and development practitioners seeking applied psychology knowledge
Consultants supporting organisational change and performance improvement
Professionals involved in workplace health, wellbeing, and culture initiatives
Learners planning progression to Master’s top-up or related postgraduate study
Entry is intended for appropriately qualified learners or experienced mature applicants who can meet the academic and language expectations of a Level 7 programme.
An honours degree in a related subject, a UK Level 6 diploma, or an equivalent overseas qualification
Mature learners with management experience may be considered; learners must normally be aged 21 or over and meet OTHM English language requirements where applicable
The qualification is assessed through coursework. Units are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM, and learners must meet all learning outcomes and assessment criteria to achieve a pass.
Assessment method: coursework
Qualification grading: pass/fail
Units are internally assessed by the centre
Assessment and verification are externally quality assured by OTHM
This qualification supports both career progression and further academic study. Learners may progress into advanced organisational roles or continue to Master’s top-up study with appropriate universities.
Progress into or within employment in business and organisational psychology-related roles
Progress into management or consultancy functions
Progress into HR, recruitment, learning and development, or wellbeing roles
Progress to Master’s top-up programmes in the UK or overseas with advanced standing
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