Work and organisational psychology (BPS210)
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
BPS210
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Content
Learning outcome
Knowledge
On successful completion of this course, students will
- have knowledge of a selection of concepts, theories and empirical data from the fields of work psychology and organisational psychology
- have knowledge of theories, concepts and empirical data that are relevant to elucidate a given problem related to working life and organisations
- have knowledge of the causes and effects of problems in working life and organisations
- have knowledge of relevant interventions and preventive measures in the fields of work psychology and organisational psychology for described problems
- have knowledge of the relative strengths and weaknesses of various interventions and preventive measures in the fields of work psychology and organisational psychology
Skills
On successful completion of this course, students will
- be able to provide an account of a selection of concepts, theories and empirical data from the fields of work psychology and organisational psychology
- be able to discuss key similarities and differences between the concepts, theories and empirical data covered in the course
- be able to identify and discuss the causes and effects of problems in working life and organisations
- be able to provide an account of various relevant interventions and preventive measures in the fields of work psychology and organisational psychology
- be able to explain and discuss the relative strengths and weaknesses of various interventions and preventive measures in the fields of work psychology and organisational psychology
General competencies
On successful completion of this course, students will
- be able to discuss key similarities and differences between various concepts, theories and empirical data
- know how to, through practice, work and collaborate with others in a workgroup and constructively contribute to and evaluate the group’s collective work
- be able independently write a cohesive academic text.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam at home | 1/1 | 1 Weeks | Letter grades | All |
Scope:
• Maximum 3500 words excluding the bibliography.
• Referencing and citation style: APA 7th
Students who have not passed either the ordinary or the new and postponed exam, are referred to the next ordinary exam. Students must take the exam according to any new and revised course description for the course. Students may choose to write in English or Bokmål.
Coursework requirements
Students are required to participate in three seminars, distributed throughout the course, which include group-based activities. Participation involves preparing, attending, and delivering specific outputs. To be eligible for the final examination, all compulsory activities must be approved. Approval or non-approval of compulsory activities will be announced on Studentweb no later than 7 days before the examination.
Compulsary activities:
Seminars: Students are required to complete two group reports and one group presentation across three seminars.
Attendance and Participation: Preparation, attendance, and active participation are mandatory for each seminar session. Students are expected to be present and engaged for all three seminars, as these sessions will focus on collaborative work and active learning.
Minimum Requirements: Students who miss any of the seminars must complete compensatory tasks designed by the instructor to ensure they meet the course learning objectives. Before the final grading is reported, students need to adhere to the minimum requirements.
Course teacher(s)
Course teacher:
Ons Zelfani PriottiCourse coordinator:
Alberto Danilo GarciaStudy Program Director:
Muriel Marisa Katharina BruchhageMethod of work
The teaching consists of lectures and seminars:
- The student is expected to prepare for the lectures through literature studies. Recommended literature is indicated in the lecture plan.
- Students are required to participate in three seminars, distributed throughout the course, which include group-based activities. Participation involves preparing, attending, and delivering specific outputs (i.e., two group reports and one group presentation).
- At the seminars, different theoretical directions and methods are dealt with via different learning activities. In the seminars, role plays and cases can also be used and relevant presenters from various workplaces and in organisations might be invited to the seminars.