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- Qualification
- Bachelor Of Arts Degree
- CAO Points
- 532
- CAO/MU Apply code
- MH106
- Award Type and NFQ level
- Undergraduate Degree (8)
- Study Mode
- Full time
- Closing Date
- 01 July 2025
Overview
Degree Overview
>This degree is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
>Psychology is the scientific study of mental life and behaviour. It involves areas such as Brain and Behaviour, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Psychological Research Methods.
>Students take Psychology along with two Arts subjects in first year, concentrating on Psychology only in second and third year.
>This degree is for students who are interested in studying the human mind and behaviours with the rigours of scientific testing.
>Students use research methods including observation, measurement, hypothesis testing, experimentation, logical inference and statistical analysis.
>For those with an ambition to have a career as a professional psychologist, this PSI-accredited degree opens up a variety of further study and career paths.
Psychological Studies is a subject in the Bachelor of Arts degree MH101. There is no transfer option from MH101 into MH106.
Course structure
Duration: 3 years (BA) or 4 years (BA International)
Duration: 3 years or 4 years (with Erasmus/study abroad option)
1st year
- Psychology plus 2 other subjects. The subjects are timetabled in the MH101 degree groups - available groups are 1, 3, 4, 5 (you can choose only 1 subject per group). Subject Groups.
- 1 of your other subjects may be Critical Skills in 1st year.
2nd and 3rd year
- At the end of 1st year, students who do not wish to continue with MH106 have the option of transferring to the Bachelor of Arts degree (MH101) and continuing with their other 2 Arts subjects, or with Psychological Studies and another subject as a Double Major
- Students who remain in MH106 concentrate on Psychology in 2nd and 3rd year
- Option of an Elective in 2nd year
There is no transfer option from MH101 into MH106 however.
Students may apply to study overseas after second year (on Erasmus or Study Abroad) and graduate with a BA (International) after 4 years. See the International Studies website for details.
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
After Undergraduation
After Graduation
>A variety of career paths are available, both within and outside psychology: for students who aim to pursue a career as a professional psychologist, an undergraduate degree is the first stage in professional training that will require an additional two to six years of study and supervised experience.
>Examples of professional psychologists include:
- Clinical Psychologists, who work in healthcare settings;
- Educational Psychologists, who work in schools;
- Organisational Psychologists, who work in business and work settings.
>A variety of career paths outside of psychology are also open to graduates. Some graduates choose to pursue postgraduate conversion courses in different fields of interest.
Visit the Department website for more information about postgraduate options.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 and 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, 3rd language.
This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.
|
Subject |
Required |
Ordinary Level Grade |
Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Irish |
Yes |
O6 |
H7 |
English |
Yes |
O6 |
H7 |
Language |
Yes |
O6 |
H7 |
Mathematics |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Science |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
* This course requires 3 additional subjects.
How to apply
APPLY TO THE CAO - WWW.CAO.IE
The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply.
Categories of applicant:
- School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
- Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21)
- EU/EFTA/UK students
- International students (outside the EU)
- QQI (Further Education) students
- Transferring students
- Deferring students