Overview

The only psychology Master’s of its kind in Ireland, this pre-professional Psychology and Wellbeing programme offered at Dublin City University explicitly focuses on the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities – an attractive area for prospective employers.

Key Facts

During the course, you’ll cover wellbeing, mental health and community psychology, innovations in psychological practice, environmental influences, wellbeing throughout the lifespan and more.

Benefit from research-led teaching

With research and practice at its core, the programme will help you develop your theoretical and conceptual knowledge of the factors that affect wellbeing. Our research-led teaching, including interactive workshops and seminars, offers you a highly engaging learning experience.

Once you graduate, you’ll be highly sought after for assistant psychologist roles in sectors such as education, healthcare and community work. The programme is also ideal for anyone looking to pivot into areas such as research or other professional psychology training.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Well-being through the life-span

Specialist Topic in Psychology & Wellbeing

Advanced Psychological Research Methods

Environmental influences on wellbeing

Critical Psychology & Wellbeing in the Community

Evidence-based psychologial practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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120

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Psychology Cognitive Science View 9 other Masters in Cognitive Science in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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63

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

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 piological Bases of Behaviour, Developmental and Lifespan Psychology, Social Psychology, Personality and Individual

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

16500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16500 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

8900 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8900 EUR per year during 12 months.

Part time

EU/EEA: 4,700 EUR per year

Non-EU/EEA: 8,300 EUR per year

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Other requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Dublin

Funding

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