Program Overview

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MA in Work and Organisational Psychology

Overview

The MA in Work and Organisational Psychology is a 90-credit programme that can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. The programme is designed to advance students' knowledge of the discipline of psychology applied in work settings.

Course Outline

The programme is divided into two parts:

Part I (60 credits)

• Core Modules (50 credits)
  • AP6061 Qualitative Research Methods and Data Analysis (5 credits)
  • AP6062 Quantitative Research Methods for Professionals (5 credits)
  • AP6169 Learning, Well-Being and Participation at Work (10 credits)
  • AP6166 Personnel Selection and Assessment (10 credits)
  • AP6170 Professional Skills (5 credits)
  • MG6020 Changing, Leading and Developing Organisations (5 credits)
  • AP6168 Designing in Work and Workplaces (10 credits)
• Elective Modules (choose 10 credits)
  • AP6159 Positive Organisational Psychology (5 credits)
  • AP6160 Private Practice (5 credits)
  • AP6161 Coaching Skills (5 credits)
  • AP6176 Cognitive Enhancement (5 credits)

Part II (30 credits)

• AP6171 Research Dissertation in Applied Psychology (Work and Organisational Psychology) (30 credits)

Course Practicalities

• Entry Routes: There are two entry routes to the MA: one for psychology graduates and one for non-psychology graduates.
• Non-psychology graduates: See MA Work and Organisational Behaviour
• Psychology graduates: MA Work and Organisational Psychology
• Blended Learning: The programme is delivered via a blended learning format, offering flexibility in directing and scheduling learning.
• Assessment: There is a mix of assessments, including online assessments, written reports and essays, examinations, and a research dissertation.

Why Choose This Course

• Programme Flexibility: The blended nature of the programme offers students flexible access to pursue a Master's qualification.
• School Expertise: The programme is underpinned by three key themes that differentiate it from other programmes in Ireland.
• Knowledge Exchange: The programme welcomes students from all walks of life, supporting knowledge exchange between students with and without human resource/training/coaching/consulting experience.
• Practice-Oriented Dissertation: Dissertation supervision is managed by faculty associated with the MA programme, ensuring access to different areas of expertise and knowledge of professional domains.

Requirements

1. Applicants must hold a Second Class Honours Grade 1 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in Psychology.
2. Applicants must satisfy the eligibility requirements for graduate membership of either the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or the British Psychological Society (BPS).
3. Applicants must supply statements detailing:

• Relevant work experience
• Motivation and readiness (approximately 500 words)

Fees and Costs

• Postgraduate EU and International Fees 2025/2026: See the Postgraduate EU and Non-EU (International) Fee Schedule for the latest information.
• Deposits: If the course requires a deposit, that figure will be deducted from the second-semester fee payment in January.
• Fee payment: Fees are payable in two equal instalments. The first payment is at registration, and the balance is usually due by the end of January.

How to Apply

1. Check the opening and closing dates for the application process.
2. Gather documents, including original qualification documents and any supplementary items requested for the course.
3. Apply online through the UCC online application portal.

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• MA Work and Organisational Behaviour
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