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 for the MSc in Work and Organisational Psychology/Behaviour programme must have a first or second class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a cognate field (e.g., psychology, HRM, HRD, etc.). Three or more years’ work experience is preferred for applicants with a second class (lower) honours degree.



Applicants with an undergraduate psychology degree, accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), are eligible to apply for the MSc in Work & Organisational Psychology. Please note that the onus is on the applicant to prove recognition of their degree by the PSI. All other applicants are eligible to apply for the MSc in Work & Organisational Behaviour.



The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants as deemed necessary.



In the case of international students, applicants must hold a qualification that is equivalent to an Irish or UK honours bachelor's degree (NQAI level 8). The degree must be in a discipline relevant to the postgraduate degree sought.

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.