Psychology & Well-being

If you’re a psychology graduate keen to advance your career and you’re passionate about wellbeing, this is the course for you. It’s also perfect for psychologists who want to develop their professional skill set.

For admission to the M.Sc. in Psychology and Well-being, entrants will normally:

• Have a relevant undergraduate degree in psychology (or equivalent - e.g. psychology conversion) with a minimum H2.1 or equivalent
• Candidates must demonstrate eligibility for graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). Specifically: - The study of psychology should be spread over at least three conventional academic years (or at least 12 months in the case of a conversion programme) - The modules upon which their primary degree classification is calculated consisted of at least 50% psychology modules. - These modules must cover the core areas of psychology as identified by the PSI Biological Bases of Behaviour, Developmental and Lifespan Psychology, Social Psychology, Personality and Individual Differences, Cognitive Psychology, Research Design, Quantitative and Qualitative Methods (including Practical Component) and should include a capstone research project. - The course should address ethical principles for psychological research and professional practice.