Psychology of Global Mobility, Inclusion and Diversity in Society, Erasmus Mundus - MSc Programme content
Key information
Key information
- Complete full-time over two years.
- Delivered on campus at two European Universities.
- You will graduate with a Level 9 Joint Master of Science degree in the Psychology of Global Mobility, Inclusion and Diversity in Society.
- Modules will be taught over two years, during autumn, spring and summer semesters.
- At the end of Year 1, all students attend a summer school in cross-cultural methods and interventions at University of Limerick.
- A choice of general and method electives will allow you to deepen your knowledge in your area of interest.
Submit a research dissertation in the summer semester of year two.
Students choose from three pathways when they apply:
A – Culture and Diversity
C - Inclusion and Health
Path A:
Students begin their studies at ISCTE – IUL in Lisbon, Portugal. Semester 2 takes place at University of Limerick, Ireland.
Path C:
Students begin their studies at SWPS University in Warsaw, Poland. Semester 2 takes place at University of Limerick, Ireland.
In year 2 students pursue their internship and thesis at one of the two universities in their chosen path.
You will learn through a blend of:
- Lectures, workshops, and experiential learning
- Reflective practice and supervised research
- Internship
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers through group work and assessments
Programme content - Year 1: Path A - Culture and Diversity
Core modules: ISCTE – IUL, Portugal
- Cultural Psychology (PX6131) will teach you the skills to identify essential issues in the application of cultural psychology to everyday situations
- Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination: Advanced Topics (PX6141) will analyse the psychological roots of bias and discrimination, and evaluate interventions aimed at promoting social equality.
- Psychology of Intercultural Contact and Communication (PX6151) will examine the dynamics of intercultural encounters, with a focus on communication, adaptation, and identity.
General electives
Methods electives
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library and the libraries of all partner universities.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core modules: University of Limerick, Ireland
- Advanced Studies in Political Psychology (PS6082) will explore how psychological processes influence political behaviour, ideology, identity, and engagement in diverse societies.
- Community Psychology (PS6072) will examine the role of psychology in promoting community wellbeing, social justice, and empowerment through grassroots interventions.
General electives
Advanced Perspectives in Social Identity Research (PS6062)
Multiculturalism and Political Theory (PO4108)
- Inequality and Social Exclusion (SO5102)
Methods electives
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library and the libraries of all partner universities.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core module
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library and the libraries of all partner universities.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Programme content - Year 1: Path C - Inclusion and Health
Core modules: SWPS University, Poland
- Dynamical Social Psychology (PX6201) will explore how social interactions and group processes evolve over time, with a focus on influence, identity, and collective behaviour.
- Psychology of Acculturation and Economic Migration (PX6211) will examine the psychological experiences of migrants, including adaptation, identity negotiation, and responses to socio-economic challenges.
- Cultural Determinants of Human Behavior (PX6221) will investigate how cultural systems influence thought, emotion, motivation, and interpersonal behaviour across different societies.
- Statistics and Methodology in Cross-Cultural Perspective (PX6231) will introduce advanced research design and data analysis methods tailored to multicultural and cross-cultural contexts.
- Intercultural Competence Training (PX6241) will build practical skills for effective interaction across cultures, including empathy, communication, and cultural intelligence.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library and the libraries of all partner universities.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core modules: University of Limerick, Ireland
- Advances in Health Psychology (PS6121 ) will explore developments in health psychology research and to reflect on the contributions of health psychology to individuals and societies, locally and globally.
- Migration: Inclusion and Health (PS6132) will explore the psychological impact of migration on individuals and communities, focusing on inclusion, health outcomes, and access to support services.
General electives
Methods electives
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library and the libraries of all partner universities.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core module
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library and the libraries of all partner universities.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Programme content - Year 2
Internship: Students will undertake a 3-month internship (at least 300 hours) at any organisation, in any country, and should preferably be supervised by a psychologist at the organisation. .
Students work on their master thesis under the supervision of staff from a partner university. The thesis is submitted at the end of June, followed by a viva defence. The dates will vary for each pathway and will be completed before the end of August.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library and the libraries of all partner universities.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
