Dublin City University ยท Ireland

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Campus Bachelor Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor

Introduction

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is a Bachelor program taught at Dublin City University, Ireland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Dublin City University is a Level 8 honours degree delivered through online learning. Students study core areas including Social and Organisational Psychology, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Biopsychology, Individual Differences, and Psychological Methods for Conducting Scientific Research, plus an independent research project in Psychology under supervision.

DCU delivers the programme as a fully online, part-time, flexible degree designed for off-campus study. Students study online learning materials, interact with staff and fellow students in discussion forums, and take part in online classes and workshops on weekday evenings and/or Saturdays. Students complete twelve modules to complete the BA, with an option to exit with a Diploma in Psychology after eight modules.

Modules

  • What is Psychology?
  • Exploring Psychological Research
  • Competencies and Skills in Psychology
  • Social and Organisational Psychology
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Qualitative Research in Psychology
  • Quantitative Research in Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Biopsychology
  • Individual Differences
  • Psychological Perspectives on Mental Health
  • Final Year Project in Psychology

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Dublin City University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Dublin City University.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Dublin City University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Applicants aged over 23 years on January 1st in the year of entry are eligible for admission to the programme and are granted a place subject to 1) submission of an application (including supporting documentation where appropriate) and deposit, 2) availability of a place.

Applicants under 23 years on January 1st in the year of entry must satisfy the normal minimum degree entry requirements of Dublin City University which are detailed: https://www.dcu.ie/registry/entry.shtml.

For further information on Non EU qualifications and requirements please visit here.

In addition, applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must satisfy the university requirements for competency in the English language.

Courses Units

More Information

  • Human Resource Manager
  • Psychological Researcher
  • Higher Education Academic
  • Behavioural Therapist
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
  • Clinical Psychology assistant/researcher
  • Special Needs Assistant
  • Clinical Coordinator for a regional counselling service

Scholarships

23 fully funded scholarships are listed for Ireland. See Ireland scholarships.