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- Qualification
- Bachelor Of Science Degree
- CAO Points
- 518
- CAO/MU Apply code
- MH209
- 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.
>The BSc Psychology degree is a four year route to a PSI- accredited degree. In third year, students have the option of spending one semester on work placement or studying abroad, and one semester on a research internship (all subject to availability).
>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.
Course structure
Duration: 4 years
1st year
- Psychology
- Mathematics
- Choose 1 other Science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Science or Experimental Physics
2nd year
- Psychology as a Single Major subject
- Optional 10 credit Critical Skills or Elective
3rd year
- 1 semester on work placement (subject to availability) or studying abroad and 1 semester on a research internship
4th year
- Psychology studied as a Single Major subject
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, O4/H7 Mathematics and O6/H7 in a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry).
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 |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Mathematics |
Yes |
O4 |
H7 |
Science |
Yes |
O6 |
H7 |
* This course requires 2 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