Course Summary
If you have a questioning attitude and good reasoning skills, you will really enjoy the world opened up by Psychology. Psychology has links to the natural sciences, the social sciences and the arts, so it is likely to appeal to a wide variety of people.
The course has core modules that will introduce you to major theories and research methods, and you will also have a chance to choose option modules in specialist areas of psychology (e.g. counselling, clinical psychology and forensic psychology).
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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.
Language Options
Language options with this course
The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.
* Time abroad utilising this language
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Entry Requirements
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QQI / FET Links
PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.
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Note: Information for 2024 Entry | |
Award Code | Award Title |
5M0528 | Media Production |
5M0529 | Software Development |
5M0536 | Computer Systems and Networks |
5M0828 | eBusiness |
5M1761 | Intellectual Disability Practice |
5M18294 | Office Informatics |
5M18518 | Media Production |
5M1995 | Graphic Design |
5M1997 | Office Administration |
5M2009 | Early Childhood Care and Education |
5M2011 | Music |
5M2067 | Information Processing |
5M2069 | Marketing |
5M2071 | Contact Centre Operations |
5M2073 | Language and European Studies |
5M2102 | Business Studies |
5M2105 | Retail Practice |
5M2111 | International Trade |
5M2146 | Multimedia Production |
5M2154 | Cultural and Heritage Studies |
5M2155 | Creative Media |
5M2181 | Applied Social Studies |
5M2464 | Journalism |
5M2468 | Business Administration |
5M2767 | Logistics and Distribution |
5M2786 | Community Care |
5M3050 | Community Development |
5M3114 | General Studies |
5M3635 | Education and Training |
5M3789 | Legal Studies |
5M3807 | Laboratory Techniques |
5M4339 | Healthcare Support |
5M4349 | Nursing Studies |
5M4468 | Community Health Services |
5M4732 | Youth Work |
5M5011 | Tourism with Business |
5M5028 | Applied Ecology |
5M5048 | Creative Media |
5M5162 | Media Engineering |
5M5165 | Trade Union Studies |
5M5267 | Food Science |
6M0691 | Software Development |
6M0695 | Computer Systems and Networks |
6M2007 | Early Childhood Care and Education |
6M20496 | Digital Media Production |
6M2115 | Supervisory Management for Manufacturing |
6M2218 | Social and Vocational Integration |
6M2263 | Inclusive Education and Training |
6M2382 | Telecommunications Access Networks Technology |
6M3115 | Information, Advice and Advocacy |
6M3618 | Arts Administration |
6M3674 | Community Development |
6M4385 | Retail Management |
6M4587 | Management |
6M4749 | Leisure Facility Supervisory Management |
6M4978 | Health Services Supervisory Management Skills |
6M4985 | Business |
6M5012 | Tourism with Business |
6M5013 | Administration |
6M5014 | International Contact Centre Service |
6M5130 | Media Production |
6M5147 | Sports, Recreation and Exercise |
6M5149 | Broadcasting |
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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.
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.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Career Progression
The degree is recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland and, as such, provides the foundation for further graduate training in any field of psychology, as well as for a wide variety of careers, including: Clinical psychology, Educational psychology, Organisational psychology, Forensic psychology, Counselling psychology, and Health psychology.
There are also career opportunities in research alongside other social scientists, such as economists and sociologists.
Further Research
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