Overview

The MSc in Work and Organisational Psychology - Behaviour at Dublin City University might be for you. 

Why do this course?

Thinking about how people shape performance?Do you want to diagnose what’s really happening in teams and turn insight into action?This two-year, part-time MSc focuses on evidence-based practice so you can analyse workplace dynamics, design interventions, and help organisations thrive.Already working full-time?Teaching is structured for professionals and is typically scheduled one evening per week.You’ll learn through applied projects, case work and a supervised dissertation that addresses a live organisational question.Psychology background—or coming from another discipline?Choose the pathway that fits you at application:DC508 — Work & Organisational Psychology: for Psychology graduates who want deeper expertise in assessment, leadership, wellbeing and behaviour change.DC957 — Work & Organisational Behaviour: for applicants from a wide range of disciplines who want to understand (and influence) how people, culture and systems interact. Looking for recognised credentials?Both streams are CIPD-accredited (eligibility for Associate Membership on completion). The Psychology stream (DC508) is also PSI-accredited.Why choose DCU Business School?You’ll study in a practice-focused, research-led environment with strong industry connections—and a programme that’s established in Ireland for developing work-ready professionals in HR, OD, consulting and leadership roles.Is this the right next step?If you’re ready to combine rigorous analysis with practical impact—whether you’re advancing in HR, moving into organisational development, or leading change—this MSc gives you the frameworks, data skills and consulting mind-set to make a measurable difference. Apply to DC508 or DC957 via business.dcu.ie.