Master degree
12 months
Application deadlines: July 12
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: €50
Full-time, Part-time
Intakes: before July 12
International tuition: €15,300
Program overview
The 90-credit programme is offered on both a one-year full-time and two-year part-time basis.
One-year, full-time
The full-time commitment is between two and two and a half days on campus per week (Monday and Tuesday*) for one year. In addition, all students are expected to attend a week-long Spring School on the DCU Glasnevin campus, usually held in March*.
Two-year, part-time
The part-time commitment is one full day on campus per week for two years - Year 1: Monday and Year 2: Tuesday*. In addition, all students are expected to attend a week-long Spring School on the DCU Glasnevin campus, usually held in March*.
*Please note that days and dates are subject to change depending on timetabling.
Modules
Students will complete the following modules:
Wellbeing, Mental Health and Community Psychology
Innovations in evidence-based psychological practice
Environmental influences on well-being
Wellbeing through the lifespan
Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Part-time
Requirements
Exams:
- PTE
- TOEFL PBT
- IELTS
- TOEFL iBT
For admission to the M.Sc. in Psychology and Well-being, entrants will normally:
Have a relevant undergraduate degree in psychology with a 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
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).
The course should address ethical principles for psychological research and professional practice.
International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competancy in the English language.
Career opportunities
This programme provides an excellent springboard for students going on to further clinical research or professional psychology training.



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