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Work and Organisational Psychology / Work and Organisational Behaviour - MSc Entry requirements

This programme equips students for people-focused roles in organisations by applying psychological theories to real-world challenges.

Key information

NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major
Duration One year or two years
Attendance Full-time or Part-time
Programme type Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery In-person
Start date September
Award Masters (MSc)

Requirements

  • Applicants should ideally hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour (grade 2:1) in a relevant discipline such as psychology, human resource management, human resource development, or business management. Three or more years’ work experience is preferred for applicants with a second-class honour (grade 2:2) degree.
  • If you are applying to the MSc in Work and Organisational Psychology, you must have an undergraduate degree accredited by the Psychology Society of Ireland (PSI) or a recognised international equivalent.
  • The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview.

Other entry considerations

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

International students

International student visas

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. Only the full-time version of this programme qualifies for a study visa. 

Checklist of documents

  • *Academic transcripts and certificates
    • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
  • Copy of your birth certificate or passport
  • English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
  • Copy of your CV, highlighting jobs you have held in the last five years and the duties performed.
  • Your completed Competency Assessment Form

English language requirements

Guidelines on completing your application

  • To make sure we can review your application quickly, please
    • Upload all documents. Your application cannot be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist.
    • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.
  • *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date; you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying.
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