Overview

The Higher Diploma in Psychology is a full-time programme running over two academic years from the date of first registration for the programme.

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
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 2
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 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		120

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for Higher Diploma in Psychology (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)

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

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Demonstrate both knowledge and understanding in the core components of psychology;
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Exhibit the ability to write in an appropriate academic style;
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Demonstrate an appreciation of different research methodologies;
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Design and execute a piece of research in the area of psychology.