Work and Organisational Psychology

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The work and organisational psychology programme offers a unique behavioural lens through which to examine, understand and shape the complex work organisation. This MSc programme is dedicated to providing a thorough grounding in the knowledge and application of psychological principles to organisational settings in order to enhance human wellbeing and organisational performance.

It seeks to equip candidates with a sound understanding of theory and research and develop core competences and professional skills in the domain areas of organisational theory, organisational change, employment relations, selection & assessment, training, employee wellbeing and research design and methods.

Objectives

Among the core aims of the programme are:

* To expose candidates to the fundamental principles underpinning individual and collective behaviour within a variety of organisational settings;
* To explore cognitive, political and social issues impacting the management and handling of organisational strategy and change;
* To examine the nature of the employment relationship, the employment exchange and the psychological contract;
* To develop a thorough understanding of the rationale and methods of all aspects of recruitment and selection, including job analysis, interviews and assessment centre techniques, psychometrics and related testing methodologies;
* To provide an embedded understanding of the adult learner at work and develop competence in analysing training and learning needs, in designing and delivering training and learning interventions and in evaluating the effectiveness of such programmes from an individual, group or organisational perspective;
* To examine person-environment fit in the workplace context and its consequences for personal and psychosomatic wellbeing and job performance;
* To develop professional self-identify and professional competences in the areas of interviewing, negotiation, coaching, facilitation and conflict handling; and
* To develop research skills necessary to formulate, conduct and report an independent piece of research in one of the domain areas of work and organisational psychology.

Careers

This programme suits individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in the following areas:

Management Consultancy, Human Resource Management, Organisational Development, Training and Development, Management and Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Career Coaching, Research.

The MSc is designed to be completed through 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time study. Full-time candidates are required to take four modules, and part-time candidates to take two modules per semester.

Semester 1

Organisational Theory; Psychology of Decision Making and Organisational Change; (PM6021) Psychology of Employment Relations; Organisational Research Design and Methods.

Semester 2

Personnel Psychology, Selection and Assessment; Human Resource Development; Work Design and Employee Wellbeing; Professional Skills Laboratory.

Normally a 2.1 honours degree in a cognate field (e.g. psychology, human resource management, human resource development, industrial sociology) or a 2.2 honours degree in a cognate field with a minimum of three years relevant work experience.Successful applicants with a primary honours degree in psychology (from a recognised University programme which confers eligibility for Graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland) will be enrolled on the MSc in Work and Organisational Psychology. All other successful applicants will be enrolled on the MSc in Work and Organisational Behaviour.rIn the case of international candidates, the overseas equivalent will be determined by the Course Team in consultation with UL Graduate School Admissions. Where candidates are non-native English language speakers, certified demonstrable achievement in a Standard English Language Competency Test will be required.An interview may also form part of the selection process.What to include with your application: * Qualification transcripts and certificates * English language qualification(s) if English is not your first language * Certified English translation of your transcripts/certificates where the original transcripts are in a language other than English * A copy of your birth certificate (long document)ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSAs all international students are required to possess sufficient language skills to attend lectures and sit examinations at the University of Limerick, students should be competent to communicate through the medium of English prior to their arrival. Students must have a minimum score of 550 (paper based) or 213(computer based) 80 (internet based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score in the range of 6.5-7 and not less than 6.0 in any one component. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A) TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 80