HDipA (PsychologyConversion)

Course details

The HDipPsych (Conversion) is a programme designed for students who have completed the BA with 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 the NUI Galway BA in Psychology programme, thus qualifying graduates for entry to postgraduate professional programmes in Ireland and in the United Kingdom.

Key facts

Entry requirements

Places will be allocated on the order of results awarded at the first (summer) sitting of the Final Year of Psychological Studies at NUI Galway or an equivalent course. Students whose degree examination is not complete till autumn (August) by reason of repeating or deferral may be considered for admission later. 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.

Course outline

Students on the HDipPsych (Conversion) programme undertake selected modules from the BA Psychology Second and Third Year programme. The menu includes modules on the psychology of learning; perception, attention and performance; applied organisational psychology; psychological measurement (theory and practice); advanced research methods (both quantitative and qualitative) and computer skills training (SPSS). Students take part in a series of experimental workshops throughout the academic year and, in addition, are required to complete an independent research project under supervision. Finally, a recent innovation allows students to choose their final module from a selection of available electives.

Requirements and assessment

Assessment on the HDipPsych (Conversion) programme includes a variety of forms of continuous assessment, examination and minor dissertation across two semesters.