Master of Arts in Work-Related Psychology
Course Overview
Expand your career options with this MA in Work-Related Psychology course
This Master's Degree is an ICHAS (Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences) programme. ICHAS are responsible for its delivery & all academic matters pertaining to it.
Students on this programme will have the advantage of being taught across two campuses in Limerick – both at ICHAS Limerick and Griffith College Limerick.
The ICHAS MA in Work Related Psychology enables you to gain an advanced understanding of the core principles of Work-Related Psychology, Organisational Psychology, and Human Resources Psychology, while equipping you with the expertise to address critical challenges faced by organisations.
Professional Accreditation of the Programme
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The MA in Work-Related Behaviour with Leadership & Management is designed to accommodate the educational needs of psychology graduates who meet the eligibility criteria for graduate membership of Association of Business Psychology, making graduates eligible for recognition and membership of the ABP as Business Psychologists, and who wish to add to their portfolio of qualifications.
The Programme was benchmarked against the Programme Criteria for Work and Organisational Psychology programmes with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) but has not yet been presented to the PSI for programme recognition towards membership of their Work & Organisational Psychology Division. |
Why Study with ICHAS?
The MA in Work-Related Psychology is designed to accommodate psychology graduates to achieve higher order knowledge, skills and competence in Work-Related Psychology and will be of interest to Psychology graduates wishing to pursue careers as Business psychologists, Human Resource Managers, Trainers, Managers and Consultants.
The MA in Work Related Psychology will equip learners with the opportunity to study two elective modules to gain in-depth knowledge of a variety of specialised areas such as:
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Intake Dates
- Limerick - Full-Time - September 2025
- Limerick - Part-Time - September 2025
- Dublin - Full-Time, Part-Time - September 2025
- Limerick - Full-Time - September 2026
- Limerick - Part-Time - September 2026
- Dublin - Full-Time, Part-Time - September 2026
Campus(es) where the course is available
Full-Time: Students on this programme will be taught across two campuses in Limerick - both
at ICHAS Limerick and Griffith College Limerick.
Course Details
Module Information
Learners in the MA in Work-Related Psychology programme are required to complete 90 ECTS on a full-time basis over one academic year. Students who wish to exit the MA in Work-Related Psychology with the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Work-Related Psychology will complete all modules of the principal programme with the exception of the Dissertation Module.
| Core Modules | Mandatory/Elective | ECTS/Credits |
| Principles of Work Psychology |
M |
10 |
| Organisational Psychology |
M |
10 |
| Research Methodologies & Design |
M |
10 |
| Personnel & Human Resources Psychology |
M |
10 |
| Dissertation |
M |
30 |
| Elective 1 (Students must choose one of the following) | ||
| Name of Module | Mandatory/Elective | ECTS/Credits |
| Managing People in Organisations |
E |
10 |
| Leading Change, Teamwork and Managing People |
E |
10 |
| Psychology of Entrepreneurship |
E |
10 |
| Creativity & Business Innovation |
E |
10 |
| Elective 2 (Students must choose one of the following) | ||
| Name of Module | Mandatory/Elective | ECTS/Credits |
| Principles Competencies and Practices of Mentoring & Coaching |
E |
10 |
| Learning, Engagement and Wellbeing in the Workplace |
E |
10 |
| Theoretical Perspectives on Customer Experiences |
E |
10 |
| Customer Relationship Management |
E |
10 |
Timetables
Full-Time:
- The Full-Time programme is conducted during the day in a traditional classroom setting, featuring cross-campus collaboration between Griffith College Limerick and ICHAS Limerick.
- Irish residents also have the option of blended learning in the evenings, with classes available both in person and via live online sessions. Lectures are held once a week from 6pm – 9pm, and approximately eight Saturdays per semester from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
How to Apply
How To Apply
Domestic Applicants:
- Applicants must hold a relevant Level 8 programme (BA (Hons) or a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at a minimum of a 2.2 standard.
- All applicants will be required to have a minimum of ordinary-level maths at Leaving Certificate standard or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency in maths at this level.
- All applicants are required to be over 23 years of age.
- All applicants will be required to attend an interview to ascertain their suitability for the programme.
- Successful applicants would be required to complete Garda Vetting at the College.
International Applicants:
- If English is not your native language you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard, i.e B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages which is equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5.
- International students will have to provide evidence that they can satisfy the eligibility requirements for graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland or the British Psychological Society.
- All international applicants must meet the visa requirements for study in Ireland.
- All applicants are required to be over 23 years of age.
- All applicants will be required to attend an interview to ascertain their suitability for the programme.
- Successful applicants would be required to complete Garda Vetting at the College.
Fees
This programme is offered on a full-time (ICHAS Limerick & Griffith College Limerick) basis and there are options around the payment of tuition fees with payment plans available to learners.
Please note that not all study modes may be offered at all times; for confirmation, refer to the Intake dates on the Overview tab.
Tuition Fees
Full-time: ICHAS Limerick and Griffith College Limerick: €7,800.00 (this includes a 2% PEL levy)
Study Mode: Full-Time
Please refer to the Irish/EU Living Abroad Fees section.
Study Mode: Full-Time
Please refer to our Non-EU Tuition Fees section.
Non-EU students: a Student Services and Administration fee of EUR200 is payable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted.
An Academic Administration Fee of EUR250.00 and a 2% Learner Protection Charge is applicable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted.
In addition, students who opt for monthly instalments will incur an extra fee of €100 to avail of this facility. All fees are fully protected under our Protection of Enrolled Learners Policy.
Protection of Enrolled Learners’ Policy All QQI accredited programmes of education and training of 3 months or longer duration are covered by arrangements under section 65 (4) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 whereby, in the event of the provider ceasing to provide the programme for any reason, enrolled learners may transfer to a similar programme at another provider, or, in the event that this is not practicable, the fees most recently paid will be refunded.
Progression
Career Progression
Graduates of a programme dedicated to Work-Related Psychology are ideally equipped to play a role in supporting employees and employers to ensure healthy work environments. Therefore, studying on this programme for any of these awards should be attractive to those wishing to develop careers as specialist Work and Organisational Psychologists or Business Psychologists in a range of work-related contexts. On successful graduation, students who complete this ABP accredited Masters Degree can use the title “ABP Certified Business Psychologist (CBP).
Examples of such roles include:
- Human Resource Management
- Training and Development Management
- Employee Relations Management
- Organizational Development Consultants
Academic Progression
This programme provides a progression opportunity to complete a range of Programmes at Level 10 nationally and internationally.
