Psychology of Global Mobility Inclusion & Diversity in Society

Key programme benefits to future students

In Europe and across the globe, well-trained specialists in intergroup relations and cultural diversity are needed to prevent marginalisation, conflict and violence and to promote inclusion, social equality and collaboration.



Global-MINDS is a timely master programme that responds to these needs by providing a training in psychology and intercultural skills – assets that are indispensable in today’s global knowledge economy and multicultural working environments.

Year 1

Autumn Modules

• Introduction to Cultural Psychology

• Stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination



Spring Modules

• Political Psychology

• Community Psychology



Summer Modules

• Global MINDS Summer School (2 weeks)



In Year 1, students must complete obligatory study periods in at least two universities, depending on the thematic path chosen by the student:

Path A. Culture & Diversity (ISCTE-IUL & the University of Limerick)

Path B. Mobility & Society (SWPS University & the University of Oslo)

Path C. Inclusion & Health (SWPS University & the University of Limerick)



Year 2

Students complete an obligatory internship in one of our partner organizations and deliver a Master’s Thesis in one of the Partner Universities.

A 2.2 honours degree (undergraduate degree, Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) or the overseas equivalent as determined by the Course Board and the guidelines of UL Graduate School Admissions, with a minimum of 100 ECTS or equivalent experience in psychology and research methods. Where candidates are non-native English language speakers, certified demonstrable achievements in a standard English language competency test in line with UL requirements will be necessary.



Candidates will be interviewed as part of the selection process, especially when they apply for the Erasmus Mundus scholarships.

2 years full-time, taught.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Global MINDS graduates find employment opportunities in business , the health and community sector, government, international & development agencies.