Psychology - Work and Organisational Psychology

The Psychology - Work and Organisational Psychology course at University College Corkis underpinned by three key themes that differentiate it from other programs in Ireland. These themes are based on our school’s particular areas of expertise and address contemporary workplace concerns and challenges.

Drawing on our digital futures research team we address themes around technology-mediated work and organisations; from our resilience and transition team we address themes of well-being, resilience and diversity at work; and finally, from our individual differences experts, we address themes of recognising and assessing individual abilities and potential in the workplace.

The Psychology - Work and Organisational Psychology course at University College Cork will be of interest to graduates wishing to pursue careers as work and organisational psychologists, human resource managers, trainers, managers, consultants, or researchers.

Careers Information

Graduates of this program can look forward to a wide range of career options across both the public and private sectors applying psychology at work. Graduates may enter careers as work and organisational psychologists, or may consider careers in human resource management, human resource development, consultancy, organizational research, or academic/research careers.

To date, a number of our alumni have been recruited nationally and internationally as an outcome of completing this MA in Work and Organisational Psychology. For alumni who were already in employment, a number of our former students were subsequently promoted to new roles. Examples of areas where alumni ended up working include Human Resources positions, organisers or facilitators of Organisational Development and Change/Community Development initiatives, occupational psychologists in training, and consultants (e.g., recruitment and selection).

Courses include:

• Qualitative Research Methods and Data Analysis

• Quantitative Research Methods for Professionals

• Learning, Well-Being and Participation at Work

• Personnel Selection and Assessment

• Professional Skills

• Changing, Leading and Developing Organisations

• Designing in Work and Workplaces