DCU Course Spotlight
Psychology Major at DCU
Course Summary
This Bachelor of Arts in Humanities (Psychology Major) programme offers you the attractive opportunity to obtain a DCU undergraduate degree through online learning, which is more open and flexible than if you registered for a full-time, or part-time, campus-based programme. The programme is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), which ensures that the programme meets the highest standards for undergraduate, pre-professional education and training in Psychology.
This is not a CAO entry course - course fees required - apply directly to the university.
Watch our Open Day taster lecture below for more.
Studying Psychology as an Online Learner - taster lecture:
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DC345 - BA in Humanities (Psychology Major)
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Psychology & Social Care
DC009 Arts: Joint Honours (Humanities)
At registration, you can choose from a range of Arts subjects for a degree with multifaceted perspectives. You’ll examine areas central to contemporary society, including tradition, culture, world religions, theology, law, politics, communication, human-environment relations, and human behaviour.
Subject options available on DC009
Choose TWO subjects from the following list of subjects at registration:
- English
- Gaeilge
- Human Development OR Philosophy*
- History OR Music*
- Geography OR World Religions and Theology*
So for example, you can study History and World Religions together but you wouldn’t be able to study History and Music together.
You’ll have the option to take a year abroad, extending your degree to four years and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) International. You can opt to apply for a year-long INTRA work placement in Year Three. This will give you a unique opportunity to enhance your CV, increase your employability and experience the relevance of your study in the real world.
Careers:
Graduates in the Bachelor of Arts: Joint Honours (Humanities) degree gain excellent critical, analytical and communication skills in high demand for current workplaces.
The range of combinations of subjects on offer within this degree open many employment opportunities in different public and private sectors such as education, national and international organisations, the arts, community development, language services and environmental agencies, among many others.
In addition, the Bachelor of Arts: Joint Honours (Humanities) programme enables graduates with the skills to pursue postgraduate studies and engage in research careers.
Career Areas:
- Community Development
- Education & Adult Education
- Policy evaluation
- Public Relations
- Creative Writing
- Publishing
- Politics
- Humanitarian Aid
- Government
- Research
- Tourism
- Environmental Consultancy
- Language Promotion and Translation
- Housing policy
- Diplomatic service
- Arts organisations and administration
- Primary, Postprimary and instrumental/vocal teaching
- Performing/conducting
- Social justice and human rights bodies
- Regional development
- Historian
- Museum and Heritage Sector
- Archivist
- Regional Development and Urban Planning
Course page:https://www.dcu.ie/courses/undergraduate/school-communications/arts-joint-honours-humanities
Video link:https://youtu.be/eyUn_5mgW0o
DC133 BSc in Multimedia
Do you have a creative, enquiring mind and an interest in the design of engaging and interactive media experiences? Then DCU’s BSc in Multimedia is the degree for you! Digital media technologies are central to our everyday lives and essential for any company to succeed in a globalised economy.
Learn from the best
DCU’s BSc in Multimedia was the first degree of its type in Ireland and still leads the field. On this programme, you’ll learn from teaching staff with real-world professional experience and deep knowledge based on research and industry practice.
On this course, you will:
Develop an understanding of digital media theory.
Learn about digital text, image and sound manipulation, and multimedia authoring.
Develop the skills needed to design, develop, and manage creative multimedia projects
Take part in group-based projects that will prepare you for working in the media design and production industries.
Passion for digital technology
For this degree, you do not need existing skills or practical experience in the analysis or design of media, but you should enjoy working with digital technologies and be interested in problem solving, creative expression and working on focussed group projects.
Careers
Many of our multimedia graduates are highly successful designers, developers, artists, educators, entrepreneurs and scholars.
The programme is well-established and graduates are valued for their knowledge of production and project management, as well as their specialised skills from optional module choices.
Many of our alumni work in a wide variety of roles in creative media, including production for broadcast and online channels, advertising, interface and product design, programming and app development, and consultancy and management.
The skills you will gain on this programme are highly relevant to the quickly growing and changing market for high quality media design and production.
Career Prospects
- Digital Project Manager
- Game Designer
- Web / App Designer
- Art Director
- Graphic Designer
- UI/UX (User Interface/User Experience) Consultant
- Interaction Designer
- Interactive Installation Producer
- Digital Animator
- Sound Designer / Editor
- VFX (Visual Effects) Artist
- Video Editor / Producer
Course page:https://www.dcu.ie/courses/undergraduate/school-communications/multimedia
Video link: https://youtu.be/lT6lBZvVJ6k
Why Study Physics
Curious about how the world works and how science seeks to answer the big questions?
If you can answer yes to that question, enjoy problem solving and mathematics, and like to explore how things work, Physics at DCU may be the route for you.
You will begin your studies in Physics at DCU via our Physics General Entry. Through your first year you’ll learn about the fundamentals of physics through modules in mechanics, light, optics, electricity and magnetism, thermal physics, astronomy, and physics of the human body. At the end of year one, you will choose which areas of physics interest you the most and continue your studies via one of our four physics degree specialisms: BSc in Applied Physics; BSc in Physics with Astronomy; BSc in Physics with Biomedical Sciences; and BSc in Physics with Data Analytics. After three years of successful further study, you’ll graduate with a BSc honours in physics.
Our school takes pride in the success of all our graduates, who have gone on to carve out highly-successful careers in physics and other fields, including meteorology, astronomy and astrophysics, design management, data science, research and development, education, data analytics, information technology, healthcare and aeronautics. Many of our graduates pursue further study through MSc/PhDs.
Why choose Physics at DCU?
Across your four-year physics journey in DCU, you’ll gain advanced knowledge of a variety of physics areas, while at the same time developing the experimental and problem-solving skills which are much desired by employers. It is this focus on the development of physics knowledge alongside the 21st century skills you’ll need for the workplace that has resulted in DCU being ranked 19th globally for graduate employment success.
Our four BSc programmes have a number of unique features, which provide you with the best chance to excel in your studies. These include:
- Small class sizes across the four years
In DCU Physics, we pride ourselves on building a sense of community between students and staff, facilitating one-to-one interactions, and supporting all of our students to reach their full potential.
- INTRA Internships
Third year physics students complete 8-month paid internships in industry as part of their studies. Students gain real-world experience, develop skills, establish connections with industry and ultimately enhance their employability. Over the years, our students have interned at Intel, Accenture, Pfizer, Ernst & Young, St. James’s Hospital and more.
- Innovative curriculum
Across our four-year BSc, students engage in laboratory and project work, alongside developing their theoretical knowledge on fundamental and contemporary physics topics. School staff have won numerous awards in recognition of their commitment to enhancing the quality of student experiences and innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment, e.g. challenge-based learning, hackathons, project- and problem-based learning, and digitisation of lecture and laboratory activities.
- Equality, diversity, and inclusion
At DCU, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging for all. In 2022/23 we had 292 students registered in our school representing 24 nationalities, and 42% of students identifying as female (compared to 25% of students studying physics for Leaving Certificate identify as female).
- Student Support
In DCU we are more than a university - we are a community where we nurture and care for each other. At different times in life we can find ourselves in need of support and DCU Care & Connect makes finding that support as easy as possible. Whether you are a First Year student starting your journey with us or you are preparing for your final exams, your wellbeing and success are a priority for us.
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Physics is widely considered the most fundamental science - the world of physics continues to enlighten and astound with its mind-blowing discoveries, and physicists continue to pioneer advancements of technology for the benefit of science and society, e.g. Internet, nuclear power, and MRI scanners.
By completing Physics General Entry at DCU you will gain a solid foundation in classical and modern physics, mathematics, computing and experimental techniques, before choosing the degree specialism you want to pursue, from the following four options:
BSc in Applied Physics
The Applied Physics programme was established in 1980 and focuses on the real-world applications of fundamental physics. You will learn Physics through a blend of lectures, tutorials, laboratory and project work, gaining theoretical and conceptual knowledge as well as excellent hands-on experimental, problem-solving and analytical skills. You can focus on your core interests, by choosing from a range of specialisms such as plasma physics, computational physics, nanotechnology, microfluidics, or semiconductors. We strongly support students applying for summer internships both nationally and internationally, and some Applied Physics students go on such competitive internships each year, both in Ireland and abroad. As a graduate, you’ll be sought after for roles in high end technology and advanced manufacturing (such as semiconductors and photonics), energy science and technology, programming and coding in scientific and engineering contexts, data science and data analytics, and academic or industry-based research and development. For more information on Applied Physics see here.
BSc in Physics with Astronomy
In our Physics with Astronomy course you will learn how physics helps to decipher the puzzles of the universe. Astronomy is the oldest of the sciences, but now it is evolving incredibly quickly, with more and more sensitive instruments yielding more and better data. By the time you graduate, you’ll know the latest techniques used to observe the sky at different energies, and why multi-wavelength observations are crucial to understanding the true nature of cosmic sources. You’ll learn through lectures and by doing lab work, where you’ll get to explore the nature of sources using real X-ray data collected by the XMM-Newton observatory. This programme will provide you with broad-based skills and real-world experience as along with studying physics and mathematics, you’ll gain basic programming skills and significant practice in data analysis. In third year, you’ll do an INTRA work placement, which could be in a business, scientific or industrial organisation operating in physics, astronomy or space science. Furthermore, you should get to visit an observatory or major European data centre. Throughout the course, you’ll build your communication skills and nurture your ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Typical careers for graduates include research and development in astronomy, astrophysics and space science, image processing and analysis (for example, for medical physics companies and organisations), and statistical analysis. For more information on Physics with Astronomy see here.
BSc in Physics with Biomedical Sciences
Physics with Biomedical Sciences overlays the principles that underpin the chemical, biological and life sciences on a solid physics background, while exposing you to the most recent biomedical developments. You’ll learn through lectures and tutorials, and by working in our state-of-the-art laboratories. You’ll benefit from our small class sizes and learning from our award-winning teaching staff, who are also undertaking cutting-edge research. In third year, you’ll get the chance to intern for an extended period in a hospital and experience the real medical environment. Alternatively, you can do a research placement at DCU or go on an industrial placement in areas such as medical/biological instrumentation, biotechnological applications or optical medical diagnostic applications. Once you graduate, you will be qualified to work in a huge range of industries such as biomedical instrumentation, medical physics, image processing, or lasers and medical optical systems. Alternatively, you might find a design or management role in the fast-growing biomedical, biotechnology or healthcare sectors, or go on to further specialised training in medical physics to become a hospital physicist or undertake a PhD in the biomedical field. For more information on Physics with Biomedical Sciences see here.
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