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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

English and Psychology (Sligo Campus)

ATU Sligo (formerly IT Sligo)
ATU Sligo (formerly IT Sligo)
Course Code
AU917
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 Years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
328
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Course Summary

The BA (Hons) English and Psychology degree at ATU Sligo enables students to think critically and acquire a deep understanding of the human condition and human behaviour through the study of English and Psychology. The transferable skills, knowledge, and understanding acquired on the programme are highly relevant and sought after by a wide variety of industry employers and postgraduate educational programmes. 

English and Psychology - AU917
English and Psychology - AU917

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College Link

College Link > AU917 - English and Psychology (Sligo Campus)

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


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.

Language Options

* Time abroad utilising this language

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Entry Requirements

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QQI / FET Links

This course will accept Any QQI Level 5 or 6 Major Award as an entry requirement.

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Note: Information for 2024 Entry

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The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Linguistic

The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Career Progression

Career opportunities for BA (Hons) in English and Psychology graduates are significant and diverse. Students develop transferable skills, knowledge and understanding, that are highly valued and sought after by many of the largest professional sectors in today’s jobs market both nationally and internationally.

Due to the unique combination of English and Psychology, this degree equips students with a wide range of skills, knowledge, and understanding, sought after by postgraduate courses. Many of our graduates go on to specialise in specific postgraduate MA and scholarship qualifications in the fields of English or Psychology both nationally and internationally.

Further Research

College Link > AU917 - English and Psychology (Sligo Campus)

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

Qualifax
Qualifax Course Page

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