Master of Science in Work and Organisational Behaviour

Course Title

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

5 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Evening (by Research)

Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

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The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a first cycle degree obtained with at least a Second Class (Honours) in an area related to Labour Studies or any other area of study deemed relevant by the Board.

Applicants whose first degree was obtained more than 10 years previous to their application for the Course may also be admitted, provided that they produce sufficient proof of their competence to follow the Course with profit.

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This newly introduced Master of Science in Work and Organisational Behaviour (by Research) will provide you with a continuation of the comprehensive education, skills and knowledge required to work in human resources or health and safety. The Master of Science by research will allow you to focus on topics that interest you, enabling you to explore them in great detail. The programme includes two units; one on research methods, and the latter solely comprising the thesis. In terms of research topics, the Centre for Labour Studies will accept research areas that are relevant to work and organisational behaviour that are within the competence of the resident academic staff. Some of the research topics that the academic board specialises in include areas related to industrial relations, organisational-behaviour, occupational health, gender and work, work-life balance, equality and diversity in the workplace, and career development.


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CLS5201	Research Methods for Work and Organisational Behaviour	10 ECTS
CLS5202*	Dissertation	80 ECTS
* Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 1 of academic year 2024-25 and continue up to the end of Semester 1 of academic year 2026-27.

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the degree of Master of Science in Work and Organisational Behaviour - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Centre for Labour Studies.

By the end of the postgraduate research programme, you will be able to:

Formulate research questions, aims, objective and hypotheses as appropriate.
Independently manage a research project, exhibit critical thinking, problem solving skills and analysis.
Explore various research designs and identify appropriate research designs for the research objectives.
Identify relevant scientific literature, demonstrate competence in methods used to identify such literature, and critically examine texts and extract meaning.
Demonstrate competency in research methodologies appropriate to chosen research objectives, including quantitative, qualitative and mixed methodologies.
Articulate and discuss research findings, including in context of prior research, both verbally and in writing.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 10,800
Yr 1: Eur 5,400 - Yr 2: Eur 5,400

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As a graduate in this Master of Science by research programme, you will be able to find local and international employment as a Human Resources Manager, Organisational Development Consultant, Management Analyst, Academic Researcher, Training and Development Specialist, and/or as a Change Management Consultant, provided that the necessary requirements are met.

You may also choose to further your studies by enrolling in a doctorate to explore a plethora of work and organisational-based research areas, ranging from policy and organisational psychology management research, to even independent and postdoctoral research that can lead to publication and authorship.

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