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• Unlike MH106 and MH209, Psychological Studies in MH101 will not lead to a professionally accredited degree, however Psychological Studies graduates may be eligible to apply for consideration to entry to a one-year postgraduate programme to achieve a professionally-accredited qualification in psychology (on a competitive basis - limited numbers).
• Flexibility that allows you to study key aspects of Psychology alongside other subjects of interest. For example, you may wish to combine Psychological Studies with subjects like Criminology, Business, Sociology or Geography.
• Teaching will be delivered by leading researchers in Psychology involved in the cutting-edge of the discipline.
• You will develop key transferable skills and learn to think psychologically about the world around you.

	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish		O6	H7
English		O6	H7
Language		O6	H7
Math		-	-
Science		-	-

This course requires 3 additional subjects

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If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any required written tests, please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2022 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline. 

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

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Categories of applicant:

• School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
• Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21)
• EU/EFTA/UK students
• International students (outside the EU)
• QQI (Further Education) students
• Transferring students
• Deferring students

• 15 credits of Psychological Studies (group 6)
• Choose up to 3 other subjects or Critical Skills from the groups available (max 1 per group)

• Psychological Studies - 30 credits
• Plus continue with 1 other subject from first year as part of a Double Major degree. Does not lead to a PSI accredited degree (see course description information for more about what this means)
• Optional 10 credit Electives in second year

Students may apply to study overseas after second year (on Erasmus or Study Abroad) and graduate with a BA (International) after 4 years. See the International Studies website for details.

Duration: 3 years (BA) or 4 years (BA International)

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES Psychological Studies in MH101 is a flexible degree option, ideal if you would like to learn about human behaviour in combination with another subject in the BA Arts Double Major pathway. Unlike MH106 and MH209, Psychological Studies in MH101 will not lead to a professionally accredited degree, however Psychological Studies graduates may be eligible to apply for consideration to entry to a one-year postgraduate programme to achieve a professionally-accredited qualification in psychology (on a competitive basis - limited numbers). Flexibility that allows you to study key aspects of Psychology alongside other subjects of interest. For example, you may wish to combine Psychological Studies with subjects like Criminology, Business, Sociology or Geography. Teaching will be delivered by leading researchers in Psychology involved in the cutting-edge of the discipline. You will develop key transferable skills and learn to think psychologically about the world around you. 15 credit option only in 1st year. Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner). PS1F15 - PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY I: RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY, BIOLOGICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY PS150 7.5 1 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY II: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES PS151 7.5 2

Year 2

DOUBLE MAJOR PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES Psychological Studies in MH101 is a flexible degree option, ideal if you would like to learn about human behaviour in combination with another subject in the BA Arts Double Major pathway. Unlike MH106 and MH209, Psychological Studies in MH101 will not lead to a professionally accredited degree, however Psychological Studies graduates may be eligible to apply for consideration to entry to a one-year postgraduate programme to achieve a professionally-accredited qualification in psychology (on a competitive basis - limited numbers). Flexibility that allows you to study key aspects of Psychology alongside other subjects of interest. For example, you may wish to combine Psychological Studies with subjects like Criminology, Business, Sociology or Geography. Teaching will be delivered by leading researchers in Psychology involved in the cutting-edge of the discipline. You will develop key transferable skills and learn to think psychologically about the world around you. PS2DM - PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory BRAIN AND BEHAVIOUR PS250 5 1 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY PS251 5 1 COMPARATIVE AND EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY PS255 5 2 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY PS252 5 1 LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY PS253 5 2 PERSONALITY AND INTELLIGENCE PS254 5 2

Year 3

DOUBLE MAJOR PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES Psychological Studies in MH101 is a flexible degree option, ideal if you would like to learn about human behaviour in combination with another subject in the BA Arts Double Major pathway. Unlike MH106 and MH209, Psychological Studies in MH101 will not lead to a professionally accredited degree, however Psychological Studies graduates may be eligible to apply for consideration to entry to a one-year postgraduate programme to achieve a professionally-accredited qualification in psychology (on a competitive basis - limited numbers). Flexibility that allows you to study key aspects of Psychology alongside other subjects of interest. For example, you may wish to combine Psychological Studies with subjects like Criminology, Business, Sociology or Geography. Teaching will be delivered by leading researchers in Psychology involved in the cutting-edge of the discipline. You will develop key transferable skills and learn to think psychologically about the world around you. PS3DM - PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY PS349 5 1 MENTAL HEALTH PS351 5 1 NEUROPSYCHOLOGY PS354 5 2 PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE PS350 5 1 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING PS352 5 2 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY PS348 5 1 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY PS355 5 2

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