MSc in Psychology and Wellbeing

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

• Wellbeing, Mental Health and Community Psychology
• Innovations in evidence-based psychological practice
• Environmental influences on well-being
• Wellbeing through the lifespan

An additional module, which spans Semesters 1 and 2, focuses on developing individual specialism in one area of psychology and wellbeing through in-depth literature review.

Students will also complete a year-long supervised individual research project.

The programme will:

• Challenge students to develop their theoretical and conceptual knowledge of factors impacting wellbeing
• Provide research-led teaching including additional workshops and seminars in an interactive spring school
• Enhance opportunities for learners to enter or progress their careers in a variety of public and private settings
• Benefit those keen to pursue more advanced and specialised postgraduate studies