Applied Psychology

Course details

This course in Psychology is designed for those who have an interest in Psychology and aims to give participants an introduction to the core theories and methodologies of psychology and prepare them for further study at third level. In addition, this course lays the foundation for a wide variety of ‘people-focused’ careers in social research, environmental psychology, marketing and human resource management.

Programme of Study

• Human Growth and Development
• Child Development
• Psychology
• Addiction Studies
• Behavioural Studies
• Statistics
• Criminology
• Communications
• Work Experience

Components subject to change

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent
• Leaving Certificate Applied with a merit profile
• Full FETAC Level 4 award with a meritprofile
• Mature Applicants – experience will be considered in lieu of formalqualifications

Places offered following successful interview. Learners must be 18 years old by the 30th November 2015 to facilitate work experience and Garda vetting.

Career Opportunities

• Education
• Industry
• The health professions
• Management
• Advertising & Marketing
• Human Resources
• Research
• Counselling
• Social Services.

Higher Education Progression*

IADT, Dun Laoghaire:

• BSc (Hons)Applied Psychology (Level 8 PSIAccredited)

NUI Maynooth:

• BScoSciSocial Science (Level8)

Dublin Business School:

• BA(Hons)Business with Psychology (Level 8 PSIAccredited)

IT Blanchardstown:

• BA Applied Social Studies in Social Care

Napier University, Edinburgh:

• BA (Hons) Psychology

or

• BA (Hons) Psychology and Sociology.

No tuition fees are charged to Irish undergraduates studying in Scotland.

Swansea Metropolitan University:

• BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychology awarded by.

Entry to 2nd year of a 3 year Degree Programme. (This Degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), the UK equivalent of the PSI).

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in Community Health Services (SM4468)