Module – Principles of Work Psychology
The module will be delivered in the first semester through synchronous classroom-based delivery and the VIRI classroom. The module introduces participants to an understanding of the principles of Work Psychology, paying particular attention to widespread psychological implications of work, such as the changing workforce and generational/cultural/individual psychological needs within a work setting. The teaching of the modular content will draw upon and relate to leadership and management roles, aspects of entrepreneurial ethos, mentoring and coaching in the workplace and/or customer relationship management – all of which is to prime and support the further development of these topic areas within the more specialized modules across the principal and embedded programmes.
Thematic Area | Topic | Classroom Based Day Programme  Delivery Mode | Blended Learning Delivery Mode | |
Classroom-based only (Duration) |
Synchronous BL (Duration) |
Asynchronous Teaching and Directed e-Learning (Duration) | ||
Theme 1 | The evolution of Work Psychology. The Research Basis for Practice. Ethical Practice and Work Psychology. | 2 hours | 2 hours | 1 Hour |
Theme 2 | The 21st Century Workforce – analysis of the development in employers, employees and technological advances (e.g. AI) . | 3 hours | 2 hours | 1 Hour |
Theme 3 | Work and Workplace Design; Ergonomics; Human-Machine Interaction; Health and Safety at Work. | 3 hours | 2 hours | 1 Hour |
Theme 4 | Risk Identification and Management –Â Prevention of Human Errors and Accidents. | 3 hours | 2 hours | 1 Hour |
Theme 5 | Work Time and Behaviour at Work; Attitudes and  Motivation.at Work. | 3 hours | 2 hours | 1 Hour |
Theme 6 | Work Measurement and Analysis in Work Psychology | 2 hours | 2 hours | 1 Hour |
Theme 7 | Job Satisfaction, Job Involvement, Organisational Commitment. | 2 hours | 2 hours | 1 Hour |
Theme 8 | Indicators of Work related Burnout e.g. Employee Sickness, Absence, Attrition and Turnover. | 3 hours | 2 hours | 1 Hour |
Theme 9 | Cultural Aspects of Work –Â Cultural Sensitivity. | 2 hours | 2 hours | 1 Hour |
Theme 10 | Inclusiveness and Diversity in the Labour Market and Workplace. | 2 hours | 2 hours | 1 Hour |
Theme 11 | Work Socialization of Young People. | 3 hours | 2 hours | 1 Hour |
Theme 12 | Ageing and Work | 2 hours | 2 hours | 1 Hour |
Total | 30 hours | 24 hours | 12 hours |