Overview

This three-year BA (Hons) programme focuses on the study of Applied Psychology and is recognised for graduate membership by the Psychological Society of Ireland.

To be eligible for the award of the BA (Hons) degree a student will be required to have achieved 180 credits by obtaining 60 credits in each of First, Second, and Third Arts (Applied Psychology). A student may not register for more than 60 credits in one academic year.

First Year - Arts (Applied Psychology)

Students study prescribed modules to the value of 60 credits.

Second Year - Arts (Applied Psychology)

No student may register for Second (Applied Psychology) until he/she has passed the First University Examination in Arts (Applied Psychology).

Third Year - Arts (Applied Psychology)

No student may register for Third Arts (Applied Psychology) until he/she has passed the Second University Examination in Arts (Applied Psychology). Students may not select modules which involve a timetable clash.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Year 1
Students take 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
AP1026	Professional and Critical Skills for Psychologists	10
AP1031	Biological Psychology	5
AP1032	Lifespan Development	5
AP1033	Individual Differences	5
AP1035	Introduction to Neuroscience, Perception and Attention	5
AP1036	Learning and Behaviour	5
AP1037	Social Psychology	5
AP1038	Digital Literacy for Psychologists	5
AP1039	Research Methods in Psychology	10
AP1040	Research Design and Statistical Analyses I	5
Year 2
Students take 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
AP2041	Critical Skills for Applied Psychologists	5
AP2042	Introduction to Clinical Psychology	5
AP2043	Biological Psychology II	5
AP2044	Applied Cognition	5
AP2045	Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence	5
AP2046	Research Design and Statistical Analyses II	5
AP2047	Social and Organisational Psychology	5
AP2048	Psychology and Everyday Life	5
AP2049	Applied Developmental Psychology: The Psychology of Aging	5
AP2050	Research Methods in Psychology II	15
Year 3
Students take 60 credits as follows - all listed core modules (45 credits) and 15 credits of elective modules:
Core Modules
AP3112	Conceptual and Historical Issues	5
AP3116	Applied Psychology Seminars	5
AP3117	Research Project	20
AP3118	Psychological Measurement	5
AP3119	Psychological Therapies	5
AP3120	Personal and Career Development	5
Elective Modules
Students take modules to the value of 15 credits from the following:		15
AN4009	Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience (5)
AN4012	Medical Imaging and Biomedical Devices in the Neurosciences (5)
AP3121	Forensic Psychology (5)
AP3122	Special Educational Needs: Aetiology, Assessment and Intervention (5)
AP3123	Positive Psychology (5)
AP3125	Cognitive Psychology: New Perspectives (5)
AP3126	Health Psychology: Models and Applications (5)
Total Credits		180

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for BA (Applied Psychology)  (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Understand the scientific approach towards the study of human beings.
  
• Understand the real-world applications of theoretical knowledge within the discipline.
  
• Work within and implement best-practices in real-world professional psychology settings.
  
• Synthesise different areas and allow for the cross-pollination of ideas within the discipline.
  
• Translate theoretical knowledge into applications within psychological contexts.
  
• Evaluate, critically appraise and interpret all types of research techniques and data.
  
• Employ data analytic skills using the spectrum of qualitative and quantitative techniques.
  
• Employ skills using bespoke software to assist in the analyses of both qualitative and quantitative data.
  
• Employ professional psychology skills applicable and transferable to real-world contexts including but not limited to NGOs, private industry, private practice, Governmental parastatal bodies and academic research settings.
  
• Engage via oral and written communication of ideas and presentation skills.