Work & Organisational Psychology / Behaviour

Key programme benefits to future students

The programme produces professional and self-reflective practitioners who are equipped to make evidence-based contributions to both organisational performance and employee well-being.



The programme covers a wide range of topics including recruitment and selection, leadership, learning and development, motivation and performance, psychometric assessment, work design employee well-being, organisational change and coaching.



The MSc in Work & Organisational Psychology and the MSc in Work & Organisational Behaviour are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD). the MSc in Work & Organisational Psychology is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). The programme also includes British Psychological Society Psychometric Testing Certification (Level A).



Key Fact: Lectures on the programme are held two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 1-9 pm.

Autumn Modules

• Sustainable Work Design and Employee Wellbeing

• The Psychology of Leading People & Organisations

• Professional Development 1

• Researching Work & Employment



Spring Modules

• Personnel Psychology, Selection & Assessment

• The Psychology of Sustainable Performance

• Professional Development 2

• Learning and Development



Summer Modules

• Dissertation A

• Dissertation B

• Psychometric Testing

Applicants should ideally hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour (grade 2:1) in a relevant discipline such as psychology, human resource management, human resource development, or business management. Three or more years’ work experience is preferred for applicants with a second-class honour (grade 2:2) degree.



If you are applying to the MSc in Work and Organisational Psychology, you must have an undergraduate degree accredited by the Psychology Society of Ireland (PSI) or a recognised international equivalent.



The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview.

Other Entry Considerations:



We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.



At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, on-campus.

An Application Fee of €35 (electronically) or €40 Bank Draft/Cheque will apply to all taught postgraduate programmes.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Graduates work in a wide range of generalist and specialist positions, e.g. Organisational Psychologist, Senior Consultant, Recruitment Consultant, Business Analyst, International Executive Search Consultant, HR Specialist, Talent Manager, Project Manager Analyst, Performance Coach.