2015-2016
Undergraduate
Course
Guide
First Edition
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The Psychological Society of Ireland’s
Student Affairs Group
Released January 1st 2016.
Please refer to the online version of this guide at www.psihq.ie for the most up to date copy.
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Contents
A Message from the 2015/2016 PSI Student Affairs Group Chair ______________________________5
How to Use this Guide _______________________________________________________________6
Handbook Disclaimer ________________________________________________________________7
What is the difference between each Psychology Discipline? ________________________________ 8
Undergraduate Programmes ___________________________________________ 10
Dublin Business School ___________________________________________________________ 11
Dublin City University _____________________________________________________________13
Institute of Art Technology and Design _____________________________________________14
Mary Immaculate College _________________________________________________________15
National College of Ireland ________________________________________________________ 17
NUI Galway ______________________________________________________________________ 18
NUI Maynooth ____________________________________________________________________21
Trinity College Dublin __________________________________________________________23
University College Cork __________________________________________________________ 26
University College Dublin __________________________________________________________28
University of Limerick ___________________________________________________________30
Waterford Institute of Technology ________________________________________________ 32
Sponsorships____________________________________________________________________ 33
Further Information ______________________________________________________40
Acknowledgments ________________________________________________________________40
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A Message from the 2015/2016 PSI Student Affairs Group Chair
Dear Student,
As the current Chair of the Psychological Society of Ireland Student Affairs Group (PSI SAG), I
am happy to present you with the First Edition of the Undergraduate Course Guide. The guide
aims to take some of the stress and confusion away when deciding what type of field of study
you would like to continue in. The guide is straightforward and easy to follow using both
alphabatisation and colour coding to guide you to the type of course you wish.
This project started with a Postgraduate Guidebook and has been improved yearly. We hope
that you find these additions informative and helpful in building your professional skills.
Although, the information is primarily for secondary school graduates, mature, EU and Non-EU
students are also accepted on to the courses and should visit the course website for applicant
information. This guidebook also includes conversion courses to psychology from other
previous degrees and some information about opportunities for Postgraduate courses!
As always PSI SAG takes great pride in its projects and our focus to help develop the knowledge
and skills of our student members. We provide and facilitate various workshops and talks
throughout the academic year for students around Ireland. For those students who want to stand
out more in applications for postgraduate course and job applications, I highly recommend you
look into these projects and the work of your local psychology society, which PSI SAG aims to
work with in the coming year, to broaden your CV.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the current PSI SAG committee for their outstanding
work so far on the revision of this document and the other projects currently cooking in our
meetings.
To subscribe to PSI SAG, simply go to http://psychologicalsociety.ie/student-membership.
For more information on our events and benefits:
Email us at [email protected].
Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PSISAG.
Follow us on Twitter at @PSI_SAG.
Catherine Friend,
PSI Student Affairs Group Chair
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How to Use this Guide
The Guide was designed to assist psychology students in finding the right undergraduate psychology course
for them. This in an interactive PDF, for those using an electronic copy, for convenience sake every course
title/college name is a hyper-link to that specific course/college. Simply click the hyper-link to open a new tab
on the browser. Please refer to the electronic version of this guide available from www.psihq.ie to be to
utilise these links. Colleges are also divided alphabetically.
Please do not forget to check important application dates and entry requirements for courses on the CAO
website at https://www.cao.ie/.
Double check college websites for yearly changes in Undergraduate course fees
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Handbook Disclaimer
Accreditation:
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Accreditation refers to the process undertaken by PSI to ensure that Psychology courses in
Ireland are of the highest standards for training and practice in professional psychology.
PSI also aims to ensure that the courses provide suitable preparation for students hoping
to enter the field of psychology. Please see http://www.psihq.ie/accreditation for further
information on Accreditation and for an up-to-date list of accredited courses. The list of
Accredited Courses, as published by the PSI, takes precedence over what may be indicated
in this Guide.
Information Sources:
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All information contained in this Guide is sourced directly from higher education institutions,
universities and funding Websites. Please refer to the referenced Websites and supporting
information provided to help with your course search. Hyper-links are provided in the
course titles for convenience.
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This Guide was written for the years indicated on the cover and is updated periodically.
Some courses do not have a student intake every year or change their own website pages.
Please be sure that you check relevant Websites on a regular basis for the next available
intake or for updates generally.
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Not all institutions call, for example, their Undergraduate Programmes ‘BSc’ or ‘BA’. Please
refer to the relevant course Websites for more information on the exact specification of each
course.
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What is the difference between each Psychology Discipline?
According to the PSI Website (www.psihq.ie) the following definitions represent different
subfields within the field of psychology.
1. What is a Clinical Psychologist?
Clinical psychology is the application of psychological theories, models and research to a range
of psychological, psychiatric, mental health and developmental problems.
Clinical psychologists provide a variety of services including assessment, therapy, and
consultancy services. They work primarily, but not exclusively in child and/or adult and learning
disability services where emotional, behavioural, psychiatric or developmental difficulties are
addressed. More info here.
2. What is a Counselling Psychologist?
Counselling psychology, as a psychological speciality, facilitates personal and interpersonal
functioning across the life span with a focus on emotional, social, vocational, educational,
health-related, and developmental concerns.
Therefore counselling psychologists can be found working in such diverse areas as schools
and colleges, industrial workplaces and health services. Counselling psychology encompasses
a broad range of practices that help people improve their well being, alleviate distress and
maladjustment, resolve crises, and increase their ability to live more highly functioning lives.
Counselling psychologists work with people who have experienced a range of emotional and
psychological difficulties. These include problems of identity and bereavement, relationship
problems, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect. More info here.
3. What is Cyber Psychologist?
Cyberpsychology is the study of the human mind and behaviour in the context of humantechnology interaction. It encompasses all psychological phenomena that are associated with
or impacted by emerging technology. Cyberpsychology studies human interactions with other
emerging technologies, including the internet, mobile computing, mobile phones, PDAs, games
consoles, virtual reality, digital media and any other technology which has demonstrated an
ability to alter human behaviours. More info here.
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4. What is an Educational Psychologist?
Educational psychologists deal with the psychological and educational development of people
in the education system.
This may include students of any age, their parents or guardians and the people who work with
them. Their work can involve both assessment and intervention within the education setting.
They are also likely to be involved in training and research on related issues. More info here.
3. What is a Forensic Psychologist?
Forensic psychologists work in a variety of areas including prisons, probation services, special
secure hospitals, rehabilitation units and in private practice. Responsibilities include the
assessment of offenders prior to sentencing, management of offenders during sentence and
in the community upon release, risk assessment and sex offender treatment programmes.
Forensic psychologists also act as expert witnesses and give evidence in court. More info here.
What is a Health Psychologist?
Health psychology involves an examination of the way in which biological, psychological, and
social factors affect health and illness. Health psychologists are concerned with studying the
relationship between psychological factors (e.g. proneness to hostility), social/psychological
factors (e.g., psychological stress) and illness (e.g., heart disease). Areas of practice include health
risk behaviours and developing better ways of helping people to change their behaviours.
Health psychologists are also involved in helping individuals to improve their health or to
cope with chronic illness or unpleasant medical procedures. This is another growing area in
psychology and a limited number of courses are available in Ireland and the UK. More info here.
5. What is a Clinical Neuropsychologist?
Neuropsychology is the scientific study of brain-behaviour relationships, and the clinical
application of that knowledge to human problems. A clinical neuropsychologist is a professional
psychologist who applies principles of assessment and intervention, based upon the scientific
study of human behaviour as it relates to normal and abnormal functioning of the central
nervous system. More info here.
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What is an Organisational/Industrial Psychologist?
Organisational psychology involves the study of human behaviour in the workplace. It is also
referred to as industrial or occupational psychology. Organisational psychologists recognise
the importance of relationships between individuals, organisations, and society. They deal
with issues and problems involving people at work by serving as advisors in a variety of organisations. More info here.
What is a Research/Academic Psychologist?
The term ‘research and academic psychology’ refers to a broad range of professionals working
in very diverse areas. Psychologists who specialise in research carry out investigations on a wide
range of topics. They also design experiments, surveys, field observations etc. They statistically
analyse the collected data, usually by computer, and interpret the results in the light of previous
research on the topic. They convey their findings to the national and international scientific
community by publishing them in academic journals and at conferences. More info here.
6. What is a Sport Psychologist?
Sport and exercise psychology is the scientific study of the psychological factors that are
associated with participation and performance in sport, exercise and other types of physical
activity. Sport psychologists are interested in two main areas:
(a) helping athletes use psychological principles to achieve optimal mental health and to
improve performance (performance enhancement),
(b) understanding how participation in sport, exercise, and physical activity affects an individual’s
psychological development, health and well-being throughout the life span. More info here.
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Undergraduate
Programmes
BA (Hons) Psychology
Dublin Business School
Aims
Accredited by the PSI, the BA represents the first step to becoming a professional psychologist.
Across the programme, all key areas of Psychology are studied including laboratory and project
work. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to apply for postgraduate training programmes
and ultimately gain employment in their area of expertise. Most common areas of practice include:
Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Forensic Psychology,
Health & Organisational Psychology.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements are 2 honours in higher level subjects and 4 passes in ordinary
level subjects (to include English or another language) minimum D3 in ordinary level Maths in
the Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Mature students over 23 years of age are assessed on the
basis of age, work experience, general education standard, motivation and commitment to the
programme for which they are applying.
Structure
4 years, 2 evenings per week.
Fees
Click here or contact the admissions desk in DBS.
Application
Apply online at http://www.dbs.ie/application-form. Applications for all autumn 2016 courses
are now open, contact the college for closing dates.
See CAO website
CLOSING DATE
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Higher Diploma in Psychology
Dublin Business School
Aims:
Designed for non psychology graduates and those seeking to pursue a professional career or
postgraduate study in psychology, the programme is accredited by the Psychological Society
of Ireland and allows application for graduate membership of relevant psychological societies
including the British Psychological Society (BPS). The course is of particular interest to those who
wish to enhance their current work practices e.g. Health and social care professionals, teachers,
HR Managers, Voluntary and Community sector workers and many more. The course represents
the first necessary step to becoming a professional Psychologist. Successful graduates may
apply to enter postgraduate training courses in their chosen specialisation and ultimately gain
employment in their area of expertise.
Entry Requirements:
To be considered for admission, applicants must hold a primary honours degree award of at
least pass level in a non-cognate discipline from a recognised third-level institution, or an IELTS
score of a minimum 6.0 or equivalent, where full-time study has been conducted in a language
other than English or applicants whose first language is not English. To be considered for
admission, applicants must hold a primary honours degree award of at least pass level in a noncognate discipline from a recognised third-level institution, or an IELTS score of a minimum 6.0
or equivalent, where full-time study has been conducted in a language other than English or
applicants whose first language is not English.
Structure and Duration:
The Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology extends over 2 academic years of full-time study, and
2 academic years of part-time study. In year 1, students undertake the study of 8 mandatory
subjects that are designed to develop knowledge and understanding of core areas and
disciplines and to provide a platform for more advanced study at year 2. In year 2, students
undertake a further 7 mandatory subjects that build on the year 1 foundation and further
develop students understanding of applied areas and key subjects of Psychology. Furthermore,
students also undertake a mandatory research project under the guidance of a supervisor. On
a part-time basis students will attend classes two evenings per week from 6.15pm-9.30pm and
may opt to study a maximum of 4 modules per semester.
Application:
Apply online at http://www.dbs.ie/application-form. Applications for all autumn 2016 courses
are now open, contact the college for closing dates.
Fees:
€4,500 per annum for both full and part-time studies.
See course website
CLOSING DATE
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BSc (Hons) Psychology
Dublin City University
Aims:
Psychology is concerned with all aspects of behaviour and the thoughts, feelings and
motivations underlying such behaviour. While psychologists differ in their interests within the
field of psychology and in the type of work they do, they all approach the study of psychology
in a scientific way.
Entry Requirements:
OC3 or HD3 in Mathematics.
Structure and Duration:
This is a four-year degree where the core subjects include research, design and quantitative
methods, cognitive psychology, developmental and lifespan psychology, biological bases of
behaviour, social psychology, personality and individual differences, educational psychology,
sports psychology, health psychology, and organisational psychology.
See course website
CLOSING DATE
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BSc (Honours) in Applied Psychology
Institute of Art, Design and Technology
In IADT, we study applied psychology. This is simply psychology – its theory and methods applied to issues in the real world.
Aims
In our classes, we ask questions about how what we know about human behaviour can be used
in a practical way.
• Why do we spend so much time on social networking sites like Facebook? (Cyberpsychology)
• Why do young people ‘drop out’ of sport? (Sport and Health Psychology)
• Why do people commit crimes? How can we develop effective crime reduction strategies
and aids? (Forensic Psychology)
• How do we deal with bullying and violence in schools? (Educational Psychology)
In particular, we are interested in psychology applied to technology: why we behave the way
we do when we use technology in our everyday lives. Consider the technology you have used
already today – to communicate, travel, prepare meals, for entertainment, at school or in work.
Technology is everywhere and, consequently, it is an important subject of study for anyone
interested in human behaviour.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate Examination (or equivalent) with a minimum of Grade H3 in two higher
level papers together with Grade O3 in four subjects, which must include Maths and English.
Foundation Level Maths is NOT acceptable.
Structure
Full time 4 years
50% assignment based, 50% end of year exams.
See CAO website
CLOSING DATE
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B Ed in Education & Psych
Mary Immaculate College
The Bachelor of Education in Education and Psychology is a unique and exciting four-year
honours degree programme which prepares primary level teachers and which also provides
opportunities for graduates to pursue a career in psychology. This redesigned programme takes
a fresh approach to teacher education, and incorporates new and focused modules specifically
designed to meet the changing needs of Irish society and education. This programme leads to
both an academic and professional qualification, accredited by the University of Limerick and
recognised by the Teaching Council. In addition the full complement of Psychology modules has
been maintained within this programme and BEd in Education and Psychology students study
psychology alongside their peers on the BA in Psychology programme. We are confident that this
restructured programme will equip our students to meet the many challenges of teaching in the
context of societal change while also participating in a specifically Irish educational experience.
Aims
Built on the premise of a democratic model of initial teacher education, this innovative four-year
programme will enable students to examine their role as learner, teacher, researcher and leader
throughout their course. Blending subject specific pedagogies with modules which interrogate
contemporary issues in education, in a context of campus-based and school-based learning
opportunities, students will be enabled to achieve deep insights into teaching and learning
early in the programme.
Entry Requirements
CAO minimum entry points 2015: 560
Structure
4 Years full time.
Students will undertake two Gaeltacht placements, each of two weeks, in Years 1 and 2 of their
programme. The first of these placements will take place during the Easter break of Spring 2013.
In addition a small number of modules will take place in out-of-semester time during Years 1 and
2. The school placement element of the programme is designed to meet the Teaching Council’s
requirements, and students will spend approximately thirty weeks in schools during the
programme. This period will allow students to engage in observation, class-based and wholeschool teaching and learning activities. Working in partnership with schools, the placements are
designed to enable students experience all class levels and a range of school types, and that the
student is guided and empowered along his/her learning-to-teach journey.
See CAO website
CLOSING DATE
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BA Arts with Psychology
Mary Immaculate College
Aims
The Bachelor of Arts is a four-year degree course in the Liberal Arts with three years on campus
at MIC and one year on work placement and/or study abroad. The programme is designed to
allow students to study four different major subjects in first year. From second year, students
specialise in two of these subjects. There is also a Foundation Studies course in first year which
aims to give students an essential grounding in academic writing and IT skills.
Entry Requirements
CAO minimum entry points 2015: 335*
Structure
4 Years full time.
The programme takes place over four years and is divided into two parts. Part I is equivalent to
year 1 and Part II equates to years 2, 3 and 4. Progression to Part II is conditional upon obtaining
a pass in Part I.
See CAO website
CLOSING DATE
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BA in Psychology
National College of Ireland
Working with our dedicated and experienced psychology faculty you will gain a solid grounding
in all the core areas of psychology including cognitive psychology, personality and individual
differences, lifespan development, social psychology, research methods and biological
psychology, as well as specialised topics such as workplace psychology and, media psychology.
You will cover all the major theoretical perspectives with names like Freud, Jung and Pavlov
and will be encouraged to apply these theories to the world around you through an interesting
range of projects and assignments. Studying psychology will take you through some of the
darker and the dazzling aspects of the human condition.
This degree will give you an excellent broad knowledge in psychology and the ability to later
specialise in the areas you most enjoy.
Aims
As a graduate of this course you will:
• Understand the principles of psychology and gain a broad understanding of human
behaviour.
• Learn how to critically analyse problems and how to conduct scientific research.
• Apply your knowledge of psychology to the workplace, the community and society.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements are a grade C3 or above in two Higher level subjects, together with
a D3 (Higher or Ordinary level) in four subjects. A minimum of grade D3 (Higher or Ordinary level)
must be obtained in English. A grade D3 in Ordinary level Mathematics is required. However, NCI
will accept a grade E in Higher level Mathematics once other requirements have been met. The
grade E result will not be counted for points.
Structure
3 Years full time.
See CAO website
CLOSING DATE
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BA in Psychology
NUI Galway
Aims
The BA in Psychology satisfies the requirements for graduate membership of the Psychological
Society of Ireland and the British Psychological Society, and the degree qualifies graduates
for entry to specialist postgraduate professional programmes in Ireland, the UK, the US and
elsewhere.
Entry Requirement
Minimum Grade HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O level in
the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, another language and three other subjects
recognised for entry purposes. Entry points in 2015 were 515. A Level Grades required in 2015
were AAAB or equivalent combination.
Structure and Duration
First year Psychology is taken with two other subjects selected from the extensive Arts menu.
Second year and third year (the final year) of the BA in Psychology involve only courses in
Psychology.
Fees
EU: €5,822 p.a. Non-EU: €12,750 p.a. Tuition may be paid by the Irish Government on your behalf
if you qualify for free tuition fees see -free fee initiative. Student Contribution: €3,000- payable
by all students but may by paid by SUSI if you apply and are deemed eligible for a means tested
SUSI grant. Student Levy of €224 - payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI.
Application
Apply via CAO, details on closing dates on http://www.cao.ie/.
See CAO website
CLOSING DATE
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HDip (Conversion) in Psychology
NUI Galway
The programme will provide learners with an insight into the field of applied psychology, thus
developing the competencies and skills required to relate theory to practical applications. The
learner will explore various theories of psychology that will enable them to understand human
behaviour from individual, social and biological perspectives.
Aims
The HDipPsychology (Conversion) is a one-year, full-time programme designed for students who
have completed the BA in Psychological Studies at NUI Galway, or its equivalent. By combining
the HDipPsych (Conversion) with the BA with Psychological Studies, students will have covered
the course content equivalent to that of NUI Galway’s BA in Psychology programme, thus
qualifying graduates for entry to postgraduate professional programmes in Ireland and the
United Kingdom. Students undertake selected modules from the BA Psychology second and
third year programme and are required to complete an independent research project under
supervision. This programme is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and thus
satisfies the requirements specified by PSI for graduate status in psychology.
Entry Requirements
Places will be allocated on the order of results awarded at the first sitting of the final year of
Psychological Studies at NUI Galway or an equivalent course. Students must achieve Honours in
both their degree subjects, except in the case of pass level mathematical subjects only where a
‘commendation’ level is required.
Structure
One-year, full-time.
Fees
EU: €5,965 p.a. Non-EU: €13,250 p.a.
Applications
Apply through the course website here.
See course website
CLOSING DATE
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HDip in Psychology (Full)
NUI Galway
Aims
The HDipPsych (Full) is a two-year, full-time programme for graduates who have already received
a higher degree in a field other than Psychology but who wish to pursue Psychology as a career
option. By completing the HDipPsych (Full), you will cover course content equivalent to that
of the NUI Galway BA Psychology programme, thus qualifying you for entry to postgraduate
professional programmes in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Entry Requirements
The programme is intended for graduates with at least a Second Class Honours level in any
field other than Psychology. Places are awarded on the basis of academic merit. The two-year
HDipPsych (Full) is not intended for graduates who have the BA (Omnibus) with Psychological
Studies from NUI Galway (or its equivalent as deemed by the College of Arts), which is intended
to synchronize with the one-year full-time HDip in Psychology (Conversion).
Structure
2 years, full-time
Fees
EU €4,710 p.a., Tuition €4,486 p.a.
Applications
Apply through the course website here.
See CAO website
CLOSING DATE
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BA Psychology
NUI Maynooth
The BA in Psychology is designed for students who want to specialise in Psychology for a 3
year BA programme. The degree covers all the major theories of psychology, as well as research
methods and statistics for psychological data analysis.
Aims
You will cover areas such as Brain and Behaviour, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology and
Developmental Psychology. In these areas you will learn about topics such as: how psychology
can help us understand and improve mental health; how children develop language; how the
brain interprets the world around us; the factors affecting friendship and attraction between
people; what are dreams and do they really have any meaning; what is intelligence, how we can
measure it and what factors influence it?
Entry Requirements
Irish; Ordinary Level Grade D3
English; Ordinary Level Grade
Language; Ordinary Level Grade
D3, https://www.facebook.com/# Higher Level Grade
D3, Higher Level Grade
D3, Higher Level Grade
D3
D3
Structure
3 years (BA) or 4 years (BA International)
As a Single Major BA degree, Psychology is taken with two other subjects in first year. You will
concentrate on Psychology in second and third year. At the end of first year, if you do not wish
to continue with the specialised degree in Psychology you have the option of continuing with
your other two Arts subjects in second year, or you may take Psychological Studies and another
subject as a Double Major.
Students may avail of the opportunity to study abroad for third year, returning to Maynooth
to complete their studies in fourth year. Erasmus or Study Abroad options are available. This
would result in the awarding of a BA International degree. Contact the Psychology Department’s
International Coordinator for more details.
See CAO website
CLOSING DATE
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BSc Psychology through Science
NUI Maynooth
The BSc in Psychology is designed for students who want to specialise in psychology for a 4
year BSc programme. The opportunity to gain valuable experience studying abroad, in work
placement and in research internships (subject to availability) is a key component of this degree.
Aims
The degree covers all the major theories of psychology, as well as research methods and
statistics for psychological data analysis. You will cover areas such as Brain and Behaviour, Social
Psychology, Cognitive Psychology and Developmental Psychology. In these areas you will learn
about topics such as: how children develop language; how the brain interprets the world around
us; the factors which affect friendship and attraction between people. Also, how psychology can
help us understand and improve mental health; what are dreams and do they really have any
meaning; what is intelligence, how we can measure it and what factors influence it?
Entry Requirements
Irish; Ordinary Level Grade D3, Higher Level GradeD3
English; Ordinary Level Grade D3, Higher Level Grade D3
Math; Ordinary Level Grade C3, Higher Level Grade D3
Science; Ordinary Level Grade D3, Higher Level Grade D3
Structure
4 Years Full time
Psychology may be taken as a Single Major Bachelor of Science degree.
In first year, you take Psychology, Mathematics and one other subject.
In second year, you study Psychology as a Single Major subject.
In third year you spend one semester on work placement (subject to availability) or studying
abroad and one semester on a research internship. In fourth year Psychology is again studied as
a Single Major subject. At the end of first year, if you do not wish to continue with the specialised
degree in Psychology you have the option of continuing with your other subjects in second year.
See CAO website
CLOSING DATE
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BA (Mod) Single Honor Degree in Psychology
Trinity College Dublin
Aims
The course is designed to develop a wide knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories and
research methods of contemporary psychology; to develop skills of analysis and synthesis,
research design, statistical description and evaluation, problem-solving and computer use; to
provide practice in the design, execution, reporting and assessment of research and to develop
competence in group work, communication and presentation skills and self-assessment. This
preparation is designed to cultivate a high level of competence in scholarship and research,
enabling the successful graduate to proceed directly to advanced postgraduate work,
professional training or a productive career.
Entry Requirements
Present six subjects, three of which must be at grade C or above on higher Leaving Certificate
papers or at least grade C in the University Matriculation examination. A pass in English
• A pass in mathematics (or foundation-level mathematics (see note 2)) and a pass in a
language other than English
OR
• A pass in Latin and a pass in a subject other than a language
Structure
4 Years full time
See CAO website
CLOSING DATE
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B.A. (Mod) Two Subject Moderatorship, pattern Bii Psychology
Trinity College Dublin
The College offers a wide variety of courses in which two subjects are studied concurrently
according to one of two distinct patterns as set out below. These courses all lead to the degree
of Bachelor in Arts (Moderatorship (B.A. with honors)).
Structure
The subjects which may be combined in two-subject moderatorship courses are: ancient history
and archaeology, biblical and theological studies, classical civilisation, drama studies, early Irish,
economics, English literature, film studies, French, geography, German, Greek, history, history of
art and architecture, Italian, Jewish studies, Latin, mathematics, modern Irish, music, philosophy,
psychology, Russian, sociology, Spanish. Two-subject course structures 6 The two distinct
patterns in which the two subjects may be combined are as follows: PATTERN A Two subjects are
studied equally during the full four years of the undergraduate course. PATTERN B Two subjects
are studied equally during the first three years of the course and studies are continued in one
subject only for the fourth year.
See CAO website
CLOSING DATE
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Higher Diploma in Psychology
Trinity College Dublin
The Psychology Conversion Course is designed to provide a pre-professional qualification
equivalent to a bachelor degree in psychology. The course is accredited by the Psychological
Society of Ireland (PSI) and allows students proceed to postgraduate education, including higher
degrees by research, and to specialize in an area of professional psychology. It is a two year fulltime course based on lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and research projects.
Aims
Our aim is to train our students to be critical consumers and active producers of psychological
knowledge. To that end all teaching in the School of Psychology TCD is research-led and delivered
by active researchers in the field. You will be encouraged from the outset to get involved with
the many research groupings in the School, whether you want to just sit in on research meetings
and talks to experience the diversity of psychological research being conducted or to participate
more actively as a research assistant.
Entry Requirements
Candidates for admission to the Psychology Conversion Course must hold a primary degree,
in any discipline, normally with at least an upper second-class honors. We will also accept
applications from final year students of other honours degree programmes, where any offers
made would be contingent on results obtained. A strictly limited number of students will be
accepted, based on the application form with two academic references and a curriculum vitae.
In addition to your primary qualification and references, the following will be taken into account
in the selection process: any relevant or cognate postgraduate qualifications; any courses or
modules taken in psychology; any work experience, paid or voluntary, in a relevant setting.
Structure
2 Years full time
Students will cover the following areas of psychology, as required by the professional accreditation
body, the Psychological Society of Ireland: Biological basis of behaviour; Cognitive psychology;
Research design, quantitative & qualitative methods; Developmental and lifespan psychology;
Social psychology; Personality and individual differences.
Students attend a range of foundation and advanced modules during the two years of the
course.
Application
31st March 2016 The closing date for applications for entry in September will normally be 31st
March in the year in which admission is sought. Applicants must apply online here.
31/03
CLOSING DATE
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BA (Hons) Applied Psychology
University College Cork
The BA in Applied Psychology offers a rich and diverse curriculum. You will complete courses
that examine psychology from a philosophical and cultural perspective, enhance your critical
thinking and scientific communication skills and help you to develop a strong understanding of
the main modern fields of psychology.
Aims
The combination of courses offered will enable you to develop confidence, knowledge and
capability in both the research and practical application of psychological theory.
This course examines how psychology is applied in work and in the community, and how
psychological interventions might help real world problems.
Entry Requirements
HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O level in the Leaving Certificate
from Irish, English, another language and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Structure
3 Years full time
See CAO website
CLOSING DATE
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Higher Diploma in Applied Psychology
University College Cork
The Higher Diploma in Psychology is a conversion course to psychology for students with
degrees in subjects other than psychology or with psychology as a minor subject. Completion
of the Higher Diplomain Psychology effectively converts your degree to the equivalent of an
honours degree with psychology as the main subject.
Aims
It is designed for non-psychology graduates who wish to gain a qualification that makes them
eligible to become Graduate Members of the relevant professional society, The Psychological
Society of Ireland. This is a pre-requisite for accredited professional training in psychology.
Entry Requirements
Candidates should normally have at least a 2.1 honours degree in any subject. Previous
study of psychology, although not a requirement is highly advantageous (see detailed entry
requirements).
Structure
2 years Full time, 4 years Part time
Core areas taught on the programme include:
• Research Methods
• Cognitive Psychology
• Biological Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Individual Differences
• Abnormal Psychology
• Psychological Therapies
Application
Applying online at www.pac.ie/ucc.
See CAO website
CLOSING DATE
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BA (Hons) Psychology
University College Dublin
If you have a questioning attitude and good reasoning skills you will really enjoy the world
opened up by Psychology. Psychology has links to the natural sciences, the social sciences and
the arts, so it is likely to appeal to a wide variety of people.
Aims
The course has core modules that will introduce you to major theories and research methods,
and you will also have a chance to choose option modules in specialist areas of psychology (e.g.
counselling, clinical psychology and forensic psychology).
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate: Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, a third language & three other
recognised subjects. Two of the six subjects must be minimum HC3.
Structure
3 years Full time
Students spend up to 20 hours per week attending lectures and tutorials. In second year you will
conduct a series of laboratory practicals, while in third year you will carry out an independent
research project under the direction of one of the academic staff.
A combination of end-of-semester written examinations and continuous assessment is used to
evaluate performance.
See CAO website
CLOSING DATE
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Higher Diploma in Psychology
University College Dublin
The Higher Diploma in Psychology is an intensive two-year postgraduate conversion course for
graduates with an honours degree in a discipline other than psychology, who would like to
take the first step towards a professional career in psychology. The degree is accredited by the
Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) as a first degree (equivalent to an Honours BA in Psychology),
and confers eligibility for Graduate Membership of PSI. The Higher Diploma in Psychology is an
internationally recognised degree that allows graduate membership of relevant psychological
societies including the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Aims
The curriculum for the Higher Diploma in Psychology is taught in conjunction with the Honours
BA in Psychology. It covers the key areas of psychology required for PSI accreditation, namely
• biological bases of behaviour
• developmental and lifespan psychology
• social psychology
• personality and individual differences
• cognitive psychology
• research design and quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Entry Requirements
Applicants for the Higher Diploma in Psychology programme must be graduates with an
honours degree, or final year students on an honours degree programme in any discipline.
Offers to applicants who are not graduates will be contingent on degree results. The programme
welcomes applications from mature students.
Fees
Ireland and EU first-year fees: €7590 full-time, €4890 part-time
Non-EU full-time first-year fees: €15,200.
Application
Close March 11, 2016
Applicants may apply for the Higher Diploma in Psychology online atwww.ucd.ie/apply
11/03
CLOSING DATE
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BA in Psychology & Sociology
University of Limerick
This course allows you to examine a fascinating variety of human behaviours and social
interactions, and opens up a wide variety of career opportunities. This combination of disciplines
offers you the opportunity to develop and deepen your knowledge and understanding of how
and why humans think and behave the way they do, and how they shape and are shaped by the
society they live in.
Aims
The programme will help you to understand and explore the complexities of the mind and
society. In the final year you will have the opportunity to undertake a research project on a chosen
subject in Psychology. By the end of this course you will have the knowledge and research skills
essential for a career in Psychology. The BA is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland,
and will allow you to progress in a career in Psychology.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrollment the Leaving Certificate (or an approved
equivalent) with at least grade C3 in two higher level subjects and grade D3 in four ordinary or
higher level subjects including Mathematics, Irish or another language; and English.
Structure
4 years full time
This four year honours degree in Psychology & Sociology provides you with a broad introduction
to both disciplines in the first year, followed by coverage of the core areas of Psychology
required for accreditation including: social, developmental, personality, biological and cognitive
psychology as well as research methods and statistics. In your final year of study you will specialise
in advanced areas of both Psychology and Sociology, in topics including multiculturalism, the
media and applied psychology, while undertaking your own independent research project in an
area of Psychology. You will also have an opportunity to undertake study abroad as well as work
in an area relevant to psychology or sociology during the course of your studies.
See CAO website
CLOSING DATE
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BSc in Psychology
University of Limerick
Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. Over the past century, Psychologists
have examined the fascinating variety of human thought and activity and now a degree in
Psychology opens up many opportunities to use this knowledge to address important social
issues and improve the quality of people’s lives.
Aims
Psychology spans virtually all aspects of human life and allows us seek answers to questions
such as:
• What effects do different drugs have on behaviour?
• How do children develop a sense of self and relationships with others?
• What effect does our mood have on our ability to remember information?
• How can we understand mental disorders and help people cope with their illnesses?
• When and why do people and animals help others in need?
• What are the roots of prejudice and discrimination and what can be done to resolve
intergroup conflict?
By defining and investigating these and other questions, psychologists aim to provide practical
solutions to the many personal and social challenges that people face in their everyday lives. By
the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills essential for a career in Psychology.
This is an accredited course so you will be eligible to register with the Psychological Society of
Ireland when you graduate.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrollment the Leaving Certificate (or an approved
equivalent) with at least grade C3 in two higher level subjects and grade D3 in four ordinary or
higher level subjects including Mathematics, Irish or another language; and English. Applications
are especially welcome from mature students, that is those over the age of 23 on 1 January of
the year of entry. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO)
by 1 February.
Structure
4 years full time
See CAO website
CLOSING DATE
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BA (Hons) Psychology with Arts
Waterford Institute of Technology
This interdisciplinary three year degree course in Psychology offers students the opportunity to
follow a major course in Psychology alongside minor study in an associate humanities discipline.
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. As such, the mission of
the BA (Honours) in Psychology is to help students learn to think like psychologists. To achieve
this goal, students generate and evaluate empirical evidence while considering theoretical
perspectives of the discipline.
Aims
Students actively engage with a rigorous academic program that includes comprehensive
coursework and student research. The structure and content of the degree will provide students
with a comprehensive understanding of human behaviour for a dynamic and fast changing
world. Students who undertake the BA (Hons) in Psychology will have to be capable of studying
across a wide range of disciplines, including Statistics.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Cert: 2 subjects: HC3 or better
4 subjects: OD3 or better
Structure
Full time three years.
Students will study Psychology as their Major Subject in Year 1 in addition to taking two Minor
Subjects from associate humanities disciplines. These Minor Subjects must be chosen from
Groups 1, 2 or 3 of the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) course, but not more than one subject can be
taken from each group.
On successful completion of year one, students will continue with their Major Subject, Psychology,
and choose one of their two Minor Subjects to study in years two and three of the course.
See CAO website
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Postgrad
Sponsorships
Irish Fulbright Awards
The Fulbright Irish Scholar Awards are grants for Irish citizens or E.U. citizens resident in the
Republic of Ireland for three or more years to complete postdoctoral or professional research or
lecturing for a period of 3 months up to 1 year. Applicants can chose one of the following three
categories of Fulbright Scholar Award:
1.
2.
3.
Lecturing: If the primary purpose of the project is to teach or team-teach at least one full semester course. Applicants will be required to submit course syllabus
Research: If the primary purpose of the project is to conduct research. Applicants will be required to submit a research bibliography
Lecturing/Research: If the project will include significant portions of both lecturing and research as defined above. Candidates will be required to outline both activities in their project statement, as well as submit course syllabus and a research bibliography.
Requirements
Fulbright Scholar applicants must:
• possess a PhD or five or more years relevant professional experience
• be an Irish citizen, or E.U. citizen living in the Republic of Ireland for the past three years
• not be a dual U.S.-Irish citizen, green card holder, or currently living in the U.S.
• not already have extensive experience of studying or living in the U.S.
Further Information
Phone: + 353 1 660 7670
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.fulbright.ie/fulbright-irish-scholar-awards
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Irish Research Council
The Irish Research Council manages a series of research schemes which fund the study of
students taking part in a wide variety of courses from postgraduate to senior research projectbased awards. For early stage researchers these include the Government of Ireland Postgraduate
scholarships and Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowships, which fund research at preand post-doctoral levels, and the Research Project Grants Scheme, which allows researchers
and research teams to expand their activities into new research areas by way of stimulus project
grants and knowledge transfer initiatives. The Irish Research Council manages and monitors all
awards funded under these schemes on a bi-annual basis.
Three options available:
• The Employment Based Postgraduate Programme provides funding for companies to
employ high-calibre Researchers to work onsite with them on product, service or process
innovations.
• The Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme
supports suitably qualified Research Masters and Doctoral candidates pursuing or intending
to pursue full-time research in any discipline.
• The Enterprise Partnership Scheme offers researchers the opportunity to gain additional
beneficial experience and insight into the commercial arena while completing their research.
Further Information
Phone: +353 (0) 1 231 5000 Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.research.ie/funding-opportunities
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National University of Ireland Galway
The College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies offers postgraduate scholarships to
support full-time PhD research within the Structured PhD programmes of the College.
Further Information
Phone: +353 (0)91 493954
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.nuigalway.ie/arts/scholarships.html
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O’Reilly Foundation
The O’Reilly Foundation supports a programme of scholarships to provide world-class educational
opportunities for young Irish scholars.
The Foundation sponsors scholars to undertake post-graduate education in their chosen field
and in an institution or university of their choice. O’Reilly Scholars are individuals who have an
excellent academic record and have demonstrated leadership qualities, as well as the potential
and desire to make a significant contribution to the future of Ireland.
Requirements:
Generally, a first class or at least a 2:1 honours undergraduate record to date with reasonable
expectation of a first class or at least a 2:1 honours degree in the current academic year. Graduates
with similar high honours degrees or with equivalent professional or academic qualifications, or
who are completing a master’s degree and wish to continue their studies to Ph.D. or equivalent
level, are also eligible to apply.
Preference will be given to the following disciplines:
—Business Studies
—Law
—Marketing
—Media Studies
—Science
—Technology
—Arts
Other requirements include aspects of an academic plan, leadership and a career strategy
incorporating study plan.
Further Information
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.oreillyfoundation.ie/index.php?c_id=1
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University College Dublin
Scholarships are available in the following areas:
• Ph.D. Position available: Flexible Modulation Schemes for Future Wireless Communication
SystemsNovartis Newman Fellowship in Neurology
• Advanced Channel Coding and Signal Processing for the Random-access Channel
• PhD studentship in Reproductive Medicine
• Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme
• Craig Dobbin Newman Fellowship in Mental Health
Further Information
Visit the website here.
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University of Limerick
Taught Postgraduate Funding
Funding information for Taught Postgraduate Programmes within the faculties is available
by visiting the Faculty websites - See more at: http://www.ul.ie/graduateschool/scholarshipfunding#sthash.Y7z8owM5.dpuf
Research Postgraduate Funding
The following bursaries/scholarships for the Research Postgraduate students are administered by
the Graduate School. The funding is provided with assistance from the UL Foundation, Campus
Life Services and UL Graduate School. The busaries/scholarships are advertised on an annual
basis. - See more at: http://www.ul.ie/graduateschool/scholarship-funding#sthash.Y7z8owM5.
dpuf
Application
Tel: +353 61 234377
Fax: +353 61 233287
Email: [email protected] - See more at: http://www.ul.ie/graduateschool/scholarshipfunding#sthash.Y7z8owM5.dpuf
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Further contact details
Website:
http://psychologicalsociety.ie/psi-student-affairs-group
Email:
[email protected]
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/PSISAG
Twitter:
@PSI_SAG
Acknowledgments
The Student Affairs Group would like to thank the following contributors to all the editions of
the Postgraduate and Undergraduate handbooks:
Aisling Collins
Ana-Maria Olaru
Catherine Friend
Carolina Concialdi
Chris Kelly
Christian Korpos
Ciaran Foley
Evan Hunt
Gareth Duffy
Gráinne Murphy
Jackie Boland
Kelly Keena
Liam Channellor
Mark Corcoran
Oran Moten
Paul Hogan
Sally Bourne
Dr Aileen O’Reilly
Dr Brendan Rooney
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With thanks to PSI The Student Affairs Group
[email protected]