Programme Leader in Psychology (MSc)

A fantastic opportunity to join us as an experienced Programme Leader for our MSc in Psychology!

Remote-based work within the UK with very occasional travel to one of our UK Campuses (Birmingham, Leeds, London or Manchester) or our Coventry Head Office.

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The Opportunity: 

We are an aspirational and award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career- focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

School of Psychology

We are looking for a Programme Lead for our MSc in Psychology, to join our expanding School of Psychology. Our School has grown significantly over the last few years, and our journey continues. Our academic team brings together extensive experience from academia, professional practice, and industry. Our goal is to equip our students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring they are fully prepared for employment upon graduation.

The Role - Programme Lead in Psychology (MSc)

As a Programme Lead you will take academic and professional responsibility for leading and developing the programme.  This will involve:

• Leading on revalidation of the programme
• Ensuring student success and high levels of student outcomes
• Collaborating with colleagues within the School and across Arden University to ensure efficient and effective programme delivery
• Engaging in teaching and curriculum development to continually improve the programme
• Upholding British Psychological Society (BPS) Standards

About You:   

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• An MSc or equivalent qualification in Psychology with Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC), recognised by the BPS
• Proven success in teaching, learning, and assessment in higher education
• Experience in Programme Leadership including reviewing, developing, and enhancing curriculums and programmes
• A track record of improving student satisfaction and outcomes

If you’re passionate about shaping the future of psychology education and thrive in a dynamic, expanding university, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Arden:  

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from: 

• 30 days holiday, add the bank holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure 
• A generous Aviva pension plan, our contributions start at 7% 
• PMI or Healthcare Cashback (dependent on role grade)  
• Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends 
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education 
• Plus, other competitive benefits!

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