The program is based in the Department of Psychology, which has a strong focus on research and its applications to social issues; it reflects the core orientation of the department with emphases on research methods, applied and social psychology and clinical psychology; the course represents an exit route for those interested in research careers in the voluntary or state sector, and it provides an excellent basis for entry to doctoral level degree programs in psychology.

The programme joins some of the most reputable contemporary thinkers in psychoanalysis, to introduce different positions in the psychoanalytic landscape. Its aim is to create a dialogue between different understandings of psychoanalysis, apply psychoanalysis to problems beyond the individual subject, and develop models of understanding the human mind in its interaction with the world beyond single psychoanalytic positions.

The focus of the MPsychSc Psychological Science programme is on acquiring basic applied psychology skills to equip you for doctoral studies in clinical, counselling, educational or organisational psychology, or for progressing to a PhD in psychological research. Over the year students work with a staff member to complete a research project. In keeping with the skills-based focus of the programme, the research is written up as a journal article that conforms to the publication style of an identified journal. Applicants are invited to review the research areas of the School's Academic Staff.

DCU's MSc in Psychology and Wellbeing is the only programme of its kind in Ireland, explicitly focusing on the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities—making it highly attractive to prospective employers. Throughout the course, you'll explore mental health, community psychology, innovations in psychological practice, environmental influences, and wellbeing across the lifespan.

This MSc. program is dedicated to providing a thorough grounding in the knowledge and application of psychological principles to sport, exercise and performance settings in order to enhance wellbeing and performance. It seeks to equip candidates with a sound understanding of theory and research and develop core competencies and professional skills across a range of key domains including the following: motor cognition and skill acquisition; performance psychology; exercise and mental health; applied positive psychology; organisational behaviour and wellbeing; professional issues and ethics; and research design and methods. The core aims of the program are to create an outstanding and distinctive learning experience through innovations in teaching (e.g. e-learning module in applied positive psychology), instilling a scientist practitioner approach across both sport and exercise contexts and highlighting the role of ethical considerations in practice.

On successful completion of the program, student should be able to: identify the fundamental psychological processes that underlie psychological phenomena in cognition, developmental psychology, social psychology, personality psychology, and biological psychology; understand the fundamental principles of research methods; critically evaluate current issues in psychological research and its applications in society; demonstrate how psychological issues can be investigated and critically evaluated; select and develop strategies to investigate and solve psychological issues on the level of individuals and groups; apply the fundamental psychological concepts and practices to psychological issues in research and in the social context; demonstrate expertise in applying psychological methods when assessing and solving psychological issues; demonstrate interpersonal competencies and professional sensitivity including ethical behaviour; conceptualise, research and write critical assessments of psychological areas of investigation; understand and evaluate the significance of psychological research and the findings that it can provide; critically evaluate psychological applications to solutions in society considering contextual limitations and the feasibility of psychological interventions.

DCU's MSc in Psychology (Conversion) is a one-year programme designed for graduates seeking to pursue a career in psychology. You'll gain practice-based skills, explore the latest innovations in the field, and earn a pre-professional qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland.

DCU's MSc in Work and Organisational Psychology/Behaviour is Ireland's longest-running program in this field. It emphasizes team learning and draws on participants' insights. The program offers a CIPD award for the best dissertation, presented during the autumn graduation, recognizing outstanding academic excellence.

The focus of the program is to qualify practicing teachers and other professionals to become qualified guidance counsellors. The professional guidance counsellor brings to bear specific skills in counselling individuals in the areas of personal, social, educational and career development. In order to fulfil their roles as guidance counsellors effectively, participants on the program will be educated in a broad range of knowledge, skills and competencies within the context of a lifelong learning framework. The strong focus on personal development on the program strives to promote self-understanding and insight for a deeper appreciation of the counselling process.

Global-MINDS is a comprehensive 2-year study programme focusing on diversity and inclusion, global mobility and acculturation, and culture and organizations