Master of Arts in Work-Related Behaviour with Mentoring & Coaching
Course Overview
Enhance you work-related behaviour studies with our specialty course in Mentoring and Coaching
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 be taught across two campuses in Limerick - both at ICHAS Limerick and Griffith College Limerick.
This programme empowers students to become transformative coaches and mentors, with the capabilities to unlock the hidden potential within their organisation and develop a culture of continuous improvement.
Professional Accreditation of the Programme
|
|
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?
This programme will be attractive to graduates from psychology, business, humanities health and human sciences, who wish to delve into the intricacies of organisation psychology while developing essential coaching and mentoring needed to foster a positive work environment, through cultivating leadership skills, facilitate skills enhancement and drive performance through effective mentoring and coaching strategies to improve employee satisfaction/ motivation and performance.
|
Studying this programme, students will:
|
|
By completing this qualification, you'll be able to source, select and review Work-Related Psychology research independently, evaluate its relevance for complex real-life issues/cases, assess its validity and clearly communicate your findings to a range of audiences.
Intake dates
- Limerick - Part-Time - September 2025
- Dublin - Full-Time, Part-Time - September 2025
- Limerick - Full-Time - September 2025
- Limerick - Part-Time - September 2026
- Limerick - Full-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 on the MA in Work-Related Behaviour with Mentoring & Coaching 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 Behaviour with Mentoring & Coaching with the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Work-Related Behaviour will complete all modules below with the exception of the Dissertation Module.
| Name of Module | 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 |
| Principles Competencies and Practices of Mentoring & Coaching |
M |
10 |
| Learning, Engagement and Wellbeing in the workplace |
M |
10 |
| Dissertation |
M |
30 |
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
- The Master of Arts in Work-Related Behaviour with Mentoring and Coaching is designed for graduates of a relevant Level 8 programme at a minimum of a 2.2 standard who wish to engage in further study in this field. Applicants who wish to study for the MA in Work-Related Mentoring and Coaching may include Psychology graduates or may equally include graduates of other relevant disciplines such as business or humanities, health, or social science graduates.
- 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 for 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 must 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 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 Campus: €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
The MA in Work Related Behaviour with Mentorship and Coaching will provide opportunities for graduates to enter or progress in a range of careers in management and leadership roles and will equip graduates with the knowledge to become organisational behaviour specialists who can drive change and innovation other to become customer-centric leaders. On successful graduation, students who complete this ABP accredited Master's Degree can use the title “ABP Certified Business Psychologist (CBP).
Examples of such roles include:
- Human Resource Managers
- Training and Development Managers
- Employee Relations Managers
- Organisational Development Consultant
- Organisational Consultants
- Human Resource Specialist
- Human Performance Coach
- Occupational Health Manager
- ABP Certified Business Psychologist (CBP)
Academic Progression
This programme provides a progression opportunity to complete a range of Programmes at Level 10 nationally and internationally.
