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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Arts - Psychology

University of Galway - UG (formerly NUIG)
University of Galway - UG (formerly NUIG)
Course Code
GY101
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 - 4 Years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
327
Points Change

Course Summary

Psychology is a science that seeks to better understand people - their thoughts, emotions and actions. The core elements of this course include research, design, quantitative methods, lab sessions, research projects, biological causes of behaviour, child and family psychology, psychology of personality, and social psychology.

As part of an Arts degree, this subject is one of three subjects you choose in first year. In second and third year you continue with two of the subjects taken in First Arts. It may be possible to take an extra year studying abroad.

College Link

College Link > GY101 - Arts - Psychology

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

Language options with this course

The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:

Languages
Award Type
Includes time abroad*
Notes
French
Major
German
Major
Irish
Major
Students will spend an academic year studying Irish in the Gaeltacht and on work placement in an Irish medium setting.
Italian
Major
Spanish
Major

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.

Entry Requirements

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - If this is a course you are considering applying for you should check on the Colleges' website to ensure you have the latest entry requirements information.

To view Mature Entry requirements, or alternative requirements, please visit Qualifax or the Colleges' website

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QQI / FET Links

PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.

Search for PLC Courses offering these awards
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Note: Information for 2024 Entry
Award Code Award Title
5M2009 Early Childhood Care and Education
5M2067 Information Processing
5M2069 Marketing
5M2073 Language and European Studies
5M2102 Business Studies
5M2154 Cultural and Heritage Studies
5M2181 Applied Social Studies
5M2464 Journalism
5M2468 Business Administration
5M2786 Community Care
5M3114 General Studies
5M3635 Education and Training
5M3789 Legal Studies
5M4468 Community Health Services
5M5011 Tourism with Business
5M5163 Theatre Performance
6M0691 Software Development
6M2007 Early Childhood Care and Education
6M3674 Community Development
6M4985 Business
6M5013 Administration
6M5014 International Contact Centre Service

Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found  HERE

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.

Career Progression

Successful graduates may pursue post-graduate qualifications to become a psychologist. This course may lead to a career in clinical psychology, research, teaching, community care, occupational psychology, personnel, training, management, or criminology. 

Further Research

College Link > GY101 - Arts - Psychology

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

Qualifax is the National Learners Database. (Note: Link not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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College Events

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12
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