School of Psychology

Undergraduate Programs

• BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling
  • A unique combination of Psychology and Counselling, offering an integrated and highly relevant academic pathway. Meets the requirements for professional accreditation.
• BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology
  • This applied psychology program boasts over 45 years of experience in psychology studies, featuring innovative courses and registration with the British Psychological Society.

Postgraduate Programs

• MSc Neuropsychology
  • A comprehensive program from a Top 25 UK University. Provides a blend of theoretical and clinical knowledge.
• MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • An accredited postgraduate degree emphasizing CBT approaches within psychological studies.
• MSc Psychology of Addictions and Behavioural Change
  • Focused on addiction therapies and behavioral change, with quality recognition from a Top 25 UK university.
• MSc Occupational Psychology
  • The program follows the requirements of the British Psychological Society (BPS) for Stage 1 training in Occupational Psychology, covering essential knowledge areas like performance management and well-being at work.
• MSc Forensic Psychology (with Psychotherapy)
  • Combines forensic psychology with psychotherapeutic practices, ensuring a robust understanding of both fields.
• MSc Counselling and Psychology in Educational Settings
  • Tailored for those interested in educational psychology and counselling, focusing on systemic approaches.
• MSc Applied Psychology: Health Psychology and Counselling
  • A specialized focus on health psychology and counselling practices.
• MSc Applied Psychology: Clinical Psychology and Counselling
  • A specific emphasis on clinical psychology practices within counselling.
• MSc Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy
  • The only postgraduate program in Integrative Psychotherapy in Greece, recognized for its quality and depth.

MSc Occupational Psychology Course Details

• Description
  • This postgraduate program integrates the science of psychology with workplace dynamics, focusing on improving team performance through creating healthy and motivating environments. It meets British Psychological Society standards, ensuring comprehensive coverage of necessary training areas.
• Admissions
  • Suitable for individuals with a university degree in Psychology or a related field, or in Economics/Business Studies. Proficiency in English (equivalent to IELTS 6.5) is required.
• Course Modules
  • Conducting & Interpreting Research
    • Develop skills in conducting and analyzing psychological research.
  • Issues in Work Design
    • Explore the physical and psychological factors of workplace design.
  • Organisational Change, Leadership & Motivation
    • Examine historical and current theories related to organizational behavior.
  • Performance & Wellbeing at Work
    • Assess performance management approaches and incorporate psychological principles in organizational settings.
  • Psychological Assessment & Training
    • Introduce frameworks for performance management within professional development.
  • Research Project
    • Conduct independent research with a focus on critical thinking and writing skills.

Why Choose this Course

• Backed by the University of Wolverhampton, this course maintains high-quality instructional standards.
• Designed to align with British Psychological Society standards for occupational psychology, enabling pathways to professional registration.
• Focus on practical skills development in counselling, leadership, and project management, fostering an environment conducive to research and professional growth.
• Flexible format combined with on-campus workshops supports working professionals seeking further education.

Student Experience and Opportunities

Students engage with contemporary research and best practices in occupational psychology, equipping them with the necessary skills to lead teams and foster well-being in the workplace. The curriculum is delivered through innovative pedagogical approaches, ensuring relevance to current organizational challenges and workforce dynamics. Graduates are prepared not only to meet industry demands but also to influence the future landscape of workplace psychology.

Degree Overview:

Objectives:

The MSc Occupational Psychology program equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to:

• Apply scientific principles and research findings to improve team performance and organizational outcomes.
• Design and implement effective interventions in areas like work design, organizational change, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Conduct independent research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of occupational psychology.
• Become critical thinkers and leaders within the field of occupational psychology.

Description:

This program is designed to meet the Stage 1 training standards set by the British Psychological Society (BPS). It covers all 8 required knowledge areas: selection, psychological assessment, performance management, professional development, work design, organizational change, and ethics. The program caters to both psychology graduates seeking entry into the business world and graduates of business/economics studies who want to delve into human resource management through a psychological lens.

Key features:

• Developed by the University of Wolverhampton, UK, and offered as a direct franchise program in Greece.
• Blended learning format, combining online lectures with on-campus workshops and assessments.
• Recognized in Greece as professionally equivalent to postgraduate degrees from Greek public universities.
• Provides thorough theoretical knowledge based on contemporary research and critical review of the literature.
• Cultivates practical skills in counseling & coaching, leadership, and project management.
• Enables students to formulate, design, and conduct psychological research while adhering to ethical codes of BPS and HCPC.
• Equips students to design interventions and applications, considering diverse organizational needs, frameworks, and research findings.

Outline:

The MSc Occupational Psychology program includes the following modules:

• Conducting & Interpreting Research: This module provides students with the skills to interpret published research and conduct their own psychological research.
Students learn about various epistemological positions, research methods, literature searching, and ethical considerations.
• Issues in Work Design: This module examines workplace design from physical and psychological perspectives, exploring factors affecting individuals at work and their impact on performance.
It also introduces practical issues in occupational psychology services, including work design, individual, and organizational interventions.
• Organizational Change, Leadership & Motivation: This module covers historical and contemporary theories of organizational behavior, including motivation, engagement, leadership, power, and organizational change.
It critically examines relevant research and assesses psychological theories impacting performance appraisal, career development, and redundancy/retirement. It also introduces procedures of test construction and validation.

Course Schedule:

The program offers flexible study options, with full-time completion in one year and part-time completion in two years. The blended learning format combines online lectures, on-campus workshops, and independent study.

Assessment:

The program uses various assessment methods:

• Examinations: Written examinations assess students' knowledge and understanding of key concepts and theories.
• Essays and projects: Students write essays and complete research projects to demonstrate their ability to apply理论 to real-world scenarios and conduct independent research.
• Presentations: Students present their work in class and at conferences, developing communication skills and critical thinking abilities.
• Practical assignments: Students participate in practical assignments and simulations, applying psychological principles in simulated work settings.

Teaching:

The program features experienced faculty members with expertise in occupational psychology. The teaching methods include:

• Interactive lectures: Lectures are delivered in an interactive format, encouraging students' active participation and discussion.
• Small group seminars: Seminars provide a platform for in-depth discussion, critical analysis, and problem-solving.
• Case studies and simulations: Students analyze real-world case studies and participate in simulations to apply psychological principles to practical scenarios.
• Individual supervision: Students receive individual supervision to support their academic progress and research projects.

Careers:

Graduates of the MSc Occupational Psychology program are prepared for diverse careers in various sectors, including:

• Human resources: HR managers, recruitment consultants, training and development specialists.
• Organizational development: Change management consultants, organizational psychologists, leadership and team development specialists.
• Health and wellbeing: Workplace wellbeing consultants, occupational health psychologists, stress management specialists.
• Research: Researchers in academia, government agencies, or private companies.
• Independent practice: Setting up private practices as occupational psychologists or consultants.

Other:

• The program offers generous scholarship opportunities based on academic merit, professional, and socioeconomic criteria.
• Graduates of the program can register with the BPS as Graduate Members.

Mediterranean College is the first independent Anglophone college to be founded in Greece, established in 1977. For nearly five decades it has operated continuously according to the standards of countries with a long tradition in higher education, principally the United Kingdom and the United States. It holds the distinction of being the first college in Greece to introduce franchise degree programmes from a British state university, a model it pioneered in 1992 and which has since become the standard framework for private higher education across Greece and the wider European Union.

Today, Mediterranean College operates campuses in Athens (two locations), Glyfada and Thessaloniki, all centrally located and accessible by public transport. Across these campuses it delivers a portfolio of over 80 undergraduate, postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development courses through 10 academic schools, serving students from Greece and internationally.

Our mission

Mediterranean College has evolved into a higher education institution with a leading role in Greece across the study fields of Economics, Business, Computing, Social Sciences, Tourism, Health Professions and Engineering. Its mission rests on four pillars: academic excellence, student success, academic and technological innovation, and social contribution. The College's aim is to become a renowned international learning centre in Greece, delivering high-quality programmes within an educational environment where quality consistently meets student needs.

To realise that mission, the College is guided by the following commitments:

• Providing thorough preparation in each chosen field to support graduates' successful entry into the job market
• Creating a learning environment that challenges students while promoting ethics, responsibility and integrity
• Developing transferable skills including critical thinking, creativity, analysis and communication, applicable in any professional, academic or social context
• Enhancing employability through active industry connections and support for gaining practical experience
• Preparing students for leading positions in national and international economies through broad and varied academic exposure.
• Offering flexible delivery patterns and scholarships to make higher education accessible to all qualified students
• Broadening research relations with national and international institutions and academics of international reputation
• Participating actively in the social and cultural life of the community

Academic partnership: University of Derby

Mediterranean College's primary and longest-standing academic partner is the University of Derby, a British university with a 180-year history and a student-centred philosophy. The College has held a strategic franchise partnership with Derby since 2010, under which franchised programmes delivered at Mediterranean College are identical to those delivered on Derby's own campuses in the UK. The university retains full responsibility for curriculum content, teaching and assessment methods, and quality assurance mechanisms.

As a result of this partnership, Mediterranean College ranks first in Greece in the study fields of Business, Marketing, Education, Hospitality and Mechanical Engineering, according to the Guardian University Guide. The University of Derby itself holds a TEF Gold rating for teaching excellence, is ranked in the top 5 in the UK for Marketing and PR and for Civil Engineering (Guardian 2026), and 96.3% of its graduates move into employment within six months of graduating.

A Mediterranean College student enrolled under this partnership is simultaneously a University of Derby student, studying the same curriculum delivered on Derby's home campus. They hold the same rights and responsibilities as Derby students in the UK, may participate in exchange schemes, fieldtrips and university-organised projects, and are eligible for postgraduate scholarships at the University of Derby. Their degree is professionally equivalent to degrees awarded by other Greek and international universities, and enables registration with UK professional bodies and the right to practise in the UK, Greece and abroad.

Additional academic partnerships

• European International University (EIU), Paris: a private institution licensed by the French Ministry of Higher Education, accredited by ASIC and recognised by the Business Graduates Association (BGA), ATHEA and the European Council for Business Education (ECBE). Through this partnership, Mediterranean Professional Studies offers internationally recognised Advanced Professional Diploma, Professional Diploma and Executive Diploma certifications across a broad CPD portfolio.
• Pearson: the world's leading certification organisation, supervised by UK Ofqual, SQA Accreditation and CCEA Accreditation. Mediterranean Professional Studies has been a Pearson Approved Training Centre (formerly Edexcel) since 1997, delivering CPD courses under Pearson's Quality Assurance Scheme.
• ABC Awards and Certa Awards: Mediterranean Professional Studies offers Level 5 Higher Professional Diplomas under the European Qualifications Framework through the ABC/Certa Quality License Scheme.

Quality assurance and accreditation

Mediterranean College is subject to quality controls from four distinct bodies, an unusually rigorous multi-layered oversight structure:

• Greek Ministry of Education: the College holds a licence to operate in Athens and Thessaloniki under Law 4093/2012 (License Number: 120863/2-9-13, Government's Gazette 2278/B/12-9-13)
• British Accreditation Council (BAC): a founding member of ENQA (European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education), established in 1984 by the British Council, the QAA, the Council of Validating Universities and the British Universities' Council of Vice-Chancellors. Since 2000, Mediterranean College has been continuously reviewed and accredited by the BAC as an institution providing higher education.
• Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA): the UK body responsible for auditing academic standards at universities and colleges. In the most recent QAA audit of transnational education provision in Greece (2015), Mediterranean College and its partner the University of Derby received an outstanding report, commending the two institutions' performance on quality assurance.
• Collaborating universities: under franchise agreements, the partner universities maintain complete control over and responsibility for programme content, teaching, assessment and quality. The degrees awarded to Mediterranean College graduates are recognised in Greece, across the EU and in the broader international academic community.

Degree recognition

Degrees awarded to Mediterranean College graduates by partner universities are fully recognised internationally and professionally equivalent to degrees awarded by Greek state universities. They are also recognised by UK NARIC (now ENIC-NARIC), the national agency for the recognition of international qualifications in the UK. This recognition enables graduates to pursue professional registration in the UK and Greece, and to continue to postgraduate study worldwide.

Schools and academic areas

Mediterranean College delivers programmes across 10 academic schools, covering a wide range of disciplines at both undergraduate and postgraduate level:

• School of Economics and Business
• School of Computing
• School of Engineering
• School of Psychology
• School of Education
• School of Health and Sport Sciences
• School of Shipping
• School of Tourism and Hospitality
• School of Arts and Design
• School of Law and Governance

Leading institutional initiatives

Mediterranean College has established a series of distinctive initiatives that set it apart from other higher education providers in Greece:

• MC Employability Scheme: a holistic programme designed to enhance graduates' readiness for the job market, developed in collaboration with a wide network of industry partners across Greece
• Board of Visitors: an advisory body connecting the College with senior professionals and industry leaders who contribute to the strategic direction of academic programmes
• Annual Learning and Teaching Conference: a forum for academic staff, researchers and education professionals to share best practice and drive pedagogical innovation
• Education Festival: a public event that positions Mediterranean College as an active participant in Greece's broader educational and cultural landscape
• Greece as an International Education Hub initiative: a strategic effort to position Greece and Mediterranean College as a destination for international students
• Sports and Education initiative: linking athletic development with academic achievement
• The Education Awards and Student Excellence Conference: exclusive events recognising outstanding student performance and contribution

Research

Mediterranean College maintains an active research agenda, with academic staff engaged in applied research across business, computing, psychology, engineering, health sciences and education. The College actively develops research relations with national and international academics and institutions, and supports staff development through conference participation, publications and collaborative research projects.

Student support and welfare

Mediterranean College is explicitly student-centred in its approach. A comprehensive suite of support services is available at all campuses to help every student succeed:

• Personal Tutoring: each student is assigned a personal tutor for academic guidance and pastoral support throughout their studies
• Academic Skills Centre: targeted support for study skills, academic writing and research methods
• Counselling Centre: professional psychological support and mental health services
• Language Centre: English language and additional language support for all students
• Learning Support Centre: specialist support for students with learning differences or disabilities
• Career Services: internship placement, career planning and employer connections
• Bursaries and Scholarships: academic and social scholarships to ensure accessibility for students from diverse backgrounds
• International Office: dedicated support for international students, including visa guidance and accommodation assistance
• Alumni Club: a network connecting graduates with each other and with the institution for lifelong professional benefit

Student life

Mediterranean College offers an active student experience beyond the classroom. The Students' Union leads a broad programme of clubs, societies, volunteer opportunities and sporting activities. Students can participate in intercollegiate and recreational sports, community service projects, and a range of cultural and academic events organised throughout the year. Facilities across campuses include libraries with digital and physical resources, IT labs, specialist workshops and laboratories tailored to each school's discipline, and digital learning platforms supporting blended study.

Why Mediterranean College

1. The first Anglophone college in Greece, with nearly 50 years of uninterrupted operation to the standards of UK and US higher education
2. Over 80 programmes across 10 schools, from undergraduate to postgraduate and CPD levels
3. Internationally recognised, UK-awarded degrees that are professionally equivalent to Greek state university degrees and recognised by UK NARIC
4. A multi-layered quality assurance framework including Greek Ministry of Education licensing, BAC accreditation, QAA review and franchise university oversight
5. A primary partnership with the University of Derby, ranked No.1 in Greece across Business, Marketing, Education, Hospitality and Mechanical Engineering
6. A dedicated Employability Scheme backed by an active industry network, supporting students' transition from education to employment
7. Campuses in Athens, Glyfada and Thessaloniki, centrally located and accessible across Greece
8. Comprehensive student welfare services including personal tutoring, counselling, learning support and career services