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CertHE

Psychology and Business Management

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Why study this course

Understand people and business – explore how psychology can influence management, leadership and organisational performance.

People-focused leadership – develop insight into behaviour, motivation, communication and workplace relationships.

A distinctive interdisciplinary route – combine psychological thinking with practical business application.

Progress into the full degree – build a foundation for the BSc (Hons) Psychology and Business Management.

Course summary

The CertHE Psychology and Business Management introduces the relationship between people, psychology and organisations.

You will explore questions about why people behave as they do at work, what motivates employees, how leaders influence teams and how organisations can create effective working environments.

The course combines psychological perspectives with business and management knowledge, giving you an interdisciplinary foundation for careers involving people, leadership and organisations.

You will develop transferable skills in communication, analysis, problem-solving and professional practice while building an understanding of workplace behaviour and organisational performance.

The qualification can provide a foundation for progression to the BSc (Hons) Psychology and Business Management or entry-level roles in people-focused business functions.

Please note, this course is currently going through validation.

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Key facts

Award	CertHE
UCAS code	NC2C
Typical offer	64 points
Duration	3 years
Mode of study	Full time
Start date	September 2026
Award	Lincoln Bishop University
Institution code	B38

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About this course

Every organisation is ultimately made up of people. Understanding behaviour can therefore be central to effective management.

This course introduces you to psychological thinking and considers how it can be applied to workplace and business environments.

You will explore topics including behaviour, motivation, communication, leadership and workplace relationships while also developing an understanding of business and management.

The course is not designed as a traditional psychology pathway. Instead, it focuses on how psychological insight can help organisations understand people and improve organisational performance.

Understanding people at work requires an awareness of ethical responsibilities, inclusion, wellbeing and the wider impact of organisational decisions. You will consider ethical approaches to managing people and organisations alongside responsible business and sustainability.

Themes connected to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will also provide opportunities to consider issues such as equality, wellbeing, decent work and inclusive organisations.

You will explore people and organisations from both local and international perspectives. You will consider how organisational cultures, leadership approaches and employee expectations can vary across different environments and markets.

Lincolnshire's diverse economy provides relevant contexts across sectors including agriculture and food, manufacturing, tourism, retail, professional services and community organisations, while the course also considers the increasingly global nature of employment and organisational management.

This makes it suitable for students interested in HR, leadership, employee experience, organisational development, recruitment, learning and development and wider people-focused careers.

Scheduled Teaching Hours

Undergraduate programmes consist of 360 HE credits, with each credit equating to 10 hours of learning.

Depending upon the mode of delivery (i.e. face-to-face/in-person, online or a blend of these) and whether your course is full-time or part-time, the delivery of the scheduled hours for the programme will involve taught input, independent study, and where applicable, work-based or placement hours.

Entry requirements

Typical offer
UCAS points	64

You will normally need 64 UCAS tariff points

We welcome A/AS Levels, BTEC qualifications, T Levels, Access to Higher Education Diplomas, International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Pre-U and the Extended Project Qualification where these meet the required tariff.

Applicants from a range of educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Alternative evidence of preparedness for higher education may be considered where applicants do not meet the standard tariff requirement.

International applicants may be considered with equivalent qualifications, subject to relevant requirements.

Further information

Click here for key information for all undergraduate students.

Click here for all programme specifications.

In accordance with University conditions, students are entitled to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning, RP(C)L, based on relevant credit at another HE institution or credit Awarded for Experiential Learning, (RP(E)L).

How you will be taught

Teaching combines interactive lectures, workshops, business and organisational simulations and consultancy-style activities.

You will explore psychological and business concepts through workplace scenarios and consider how they influence leadership, motivation and organisational performance.

You will also engage with workplace scenarios, organisational simulations and consultancy-style activities, helping you understand how psychological insight can be applied to real challenges involving people, teams and organisations.

Collaborative activities will help you develop communication and interpersonal skills, while digital learning will support your academic development.

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Assessment

Assessment includes business reports, presentations, consultancy projects, dashboards, portfolios and reflective activities.

You will apply psychological and business concepts to realistic organisational situations and develop recommendations based on evidence.

Careers & Further study

Potential career areas include human resources, recruitment, talent acquisition, learning and development, employee experience, organisational development, leadership development and business consultancy.

The CertHE can provide a progression route to the BSc (Hons) Psychology and Business Management.

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Studying at Lincoln Bishop is a student-centred experience. Staff and students work together in a friendly and supportive atmosphere as part of an intimate campus community. You will know every member of staff personally and feel confident approaching them for help and advice, and staff members will recognise you, not just by sight, but as an individual with unique talents and interests.

We will be there to support you, personally and academically, from induction to graduation.

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Fees & Funding

A CertHE is a one-year undergraduate qualification, so you will pay one year of undergraduate tuition fees.

There are a range of funding options available to help with the cost of your studies, including student finance support. Our Student Advice team can help you understand your options and guide you through the funding process.

Undergraduate fees for 2027 entry will be confirmed following a UK Government announcement by the Department for Education (DfE), expected in late 2026.

Find out more about fees, funding and financial support.