University of Limerick - Work & Organisational Psychology/Work & Organisational Behaviour
Qualification Type : Masters - Degree
Qualification Letters : MSc.
Attendance Options : 1 Year Full-Time OR 2 Years Part-Time
Course Overview/Contact:
Application Deadline: to be confirmed
Among the core aims of the programme are
- To expose candidates to the fundamental principles underpinning individual and group 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 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.
CONTACT
| Programme Director: Dr Michelle Hammond Dept. of Personnel & Employment Relations Tel: +353-61-202587 Email: michelle.hammond@ul.ie |
Programme Co-ordinator: Brid Henley Taught Postgraduate Programmes Tel: +353-61-202665 Email: brid.henley@ul.ie |
Graduate Profile:
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.
Programme Content:
The MSc is designed to be completed through one- year full-time or two-year part-time study. Full-time candidates are required to take five/six modules per semester, and part-time candidates to take two/three modules per semester. Lectures on the full-time programmes are held two days per week Tuesday (2pm-10pm) and Thursday (2pm-10pm). Attendance of the part-time variant is one day per week, on Tuesdays in year 1 and Thursdays in year 2. Attendance is required on five full days for the psychometric assessment certificate
Work & Organisational Behaviour Programme Content
| Autumn Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester |
PS6051 Advanced Analysis for Psychology 1 (Psychology students only) Or PM6131 Organisational Research Methods (OB students) |
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Teaching reflects principles of adult learning and evidence-based practice, drawing on students' own work and educational experiences. A variety of approaches are employed in the delivery of the programme, including lectures, experiential learning, laboratory workshops, supervised research, reflective practice, and regular feedback opportunities from both faculty and peers. Students benefit from an educational experience that is balanced in terms of group and individual work, theoretical and practical content, and knowledge and skills-based assessment.
Content of modules can be found by using the search option on the book of modules.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants for the MSc in Work and Organisationa l Behaviour/Psychology 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. Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University. The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants as deemed necessary. Three or more years work experience is preferred for applicants with a second class (lower) honours degree.
Successful applicants with an undergraduate psychology degree, accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), will be eligible for enrolment on 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 successful applicants will be eligible for enrolment on the MSc in Work & Organisational Behaviour.
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. To find out if you have the correct qualifications to apply for a programme at UL check the specific requirements for your home country.
Where candidates are non-native English language speakers, the candidate should meet the University’s English Language Requirements
Course Applications and Interview Dates 2016
Potential candidates are encouraged to apply early as places and limited and in high demand.
Early application closing date: 15th February 2016 Applications received prior to 15th February 2016 will be interviewed in March 2016.
Late application closing date: 18th May 2016 Should all places not be filled a second round of interviews will be conducted in June for all candidates who have applied prior to 18th May.
